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Ribbed... for her pleasure

So here's 1 of the 4 tattoos i did today.

Gotta say, even though i do A LOT of stuff like this, it never gets boring. It's just really nice to rock up, draw on some lines/circles, and just start tattooing.... and see where u go from there! I cant begin to explain how trusting these kinda customers are, and for that.... i am truly grateful. Don't get me wrong, i love prepped work too, it's just nice to have a break sometimes. Sleep sometimes.

She sat like a rock, always lovely. Tomorrow i got a full day trying to cover a pretty big piece. I'm hoping the guy is gonna be on the same page as me when he see's the size and scale of the design, coz it's the only way it's gonna work. Joy. Maybe progress photos tomorrow.... maybe....

it'snow business of yours.

ok, had an hour free at the start of the day, so what better way to spend quality free time than building snowmen out the back of the shop?

i give you.... quite possibly the smallest snow man ever.(yes, those are grommets for eyes and an ink cap for a hat.) limited resources i tell ya!

everything looks way more festive covered in snow. everything....

better get to work. til next time y'all.....

Worlds apart

So i designed this piece a while back in Hong Kong, and it got snapped up by Jon over here, so it's be a long time coming! Anyways, filled up his inner arm with this pagoda, bird and peony combo. Will be finishing it up in a few weeks.

When we've done the colour hopefully all this grey will have settled down nicely, so hope to get a good photo! Sorry bout the stencil round the top, but i wasn't feeling mean enough to rub alcohol into a fresh tattoo!

Movember

So the last box of my stuff from Hong Kong arrived today. It was full of cd's, and whilst sorting through them.... i found a jem. Basically, long story short, after Ross got his finger tash we kinda made an epic effort to take photos of everyone we encountered to be on a gallery on the studio website. This awesome "best idea ever" lasted all of 1 night. But what a night, and here's the proof. Now keep in mind, most these people are strangers we stopped in the street/club.... so i think 10 points for effort. My favorite is the last pic, some homeless guy we found on the street who didn't speak any English. Genius.... and i'm pretty sure i gave him enough spare coinage to make it worth his while in return!

Ladies and Gentlemen.... may i present..... just another night out in Hong Kong 2007. Enjoy.

We're no solution, we're the problem

So, last night I went to see the U.S Bombs play at the Underworld. To say i've been looking forward to it is a gross understatement. Got off the plane, picked up dog, dropped off suitcases, went to buy U.S Bombs tickets. true story.

Awesome show, Duane was on form. Ross got his board signed too which was pretty sweet....

This is the only half decent photo from the gig i got..... but he's mid drunk uncle at wedding dance, so it gains bonus points, no?

Tomorrow we are going to see Las Pistolas play at the Gaff (Vince Ray headlining). Howie (drummer) came to Hong Kong with the misunderstanding that there might be a half decent music scene... disappointed is an understatement. So long story short, we met in H.K and now, in London we keep running into each other. Super nice guy, so if any of y'all have no plans, come down the Gaff tomorrow for some good ol' Rockabilly. 

Til next time.... Happy Thanksgiving.
I'll leave ya with a squirrel.....

(why not)

dif-tor heh smusma

For any of you wondering what the title means, well it means what i just got tattooed .....

"live long & prosper"

here's a pic of harry tattooing me

i'm really hoping this stays in well. i'm not keen on the idea of having it re-done!

in other news, the shop has all been revamped, the outside is looking pretty kick ass with new signage and everything.....

i don't think that kid was really there when this photo was taken. i think it's one of those "two men and a baby" deals.

*all photos on this post courtesy of Kirsty*