本日二件目。牡丹。
This is first case today.
Peonies.
Esto es embale hoy primero.
Peonías.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 牡丹 peonies
本日二件目。牡丹。
This is first case today.
Peonies.
Esto es embale hoy primero.
Peonías.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
John Shares More Than Just a Fly on the Wall
I met John walking down 7th Avenue in the upper 20s back in the beginning of September.
He has six tattoos, but it was this one, on his left side, that I spotted through the hole cut in the side of his t-shirt:
Fans of the popular British graffiti artist Banksy will recognize this as a tattoo based on his work. Another Banksy-inspired tattoo appeared here on Tattoosday in October of 2009.
Why this design? Aside from the fact that John likes the imagery, he especially likes the dripping effect at the bottom of the piece, as if it was spray-painted on. He also related to the ape's sign that reads "Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge".
The piece was inked at Tattooville in Neptune, New Jersey.
Here's a shot of the original Banksy work:
John offered up, an additional tattoo, as well:
Yes, that's a fly tattooed under his right armpit.
John explained that this was tattooed by an artist under the moniker "Porkchop" at Asbury Park's Parlor Gallery. It was part of an occasional event called "Fly Day Friday".
If that sounds bizarre, it gets even crazier. If you present Pork Chop with an item that was bought for under $5.00, and he finds it valuable, he will trade it for one of his fly tattoos.
John successfully presented an item and got the tattoo in exchange.
"What did you offer?" I asked.
"A Pets.com sock puppet," he replied.
Cool.
Thanks to John for sharing these unusual tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
He has six tattoos, but it was this one, on his left side, that I spotted through the hole cut in the side of his t-shirt:
Fans of the popular British graffiti artist Banksy will recognize this as a tattoo based on his work. Another Banksy-inspired tattoo appeared here on Tattoosday in October of 2009.
Why this design? Aside from the fact that John likes the imagery, he especially likes the dripping effect at the bottom of the piece, as if it was spray-painted on. He also related to the ape's sign that reads "Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge".
The piece was inked at Tattooville in Neptune, New Jersey.
Here's a shot of the original Banksy work:
John offered up, an additional tattoo, as well:
Yes, that's a fly tattooed under his right armpit.
John explained that this was tattooed by an artist under the moniker "Porkchop" at Asbury Park's Parlor Gallery. It was part of an occasional event called "Fly Day Friday".
If that sounds bizarre, it gets even crazier. If you present Pork Chop with an item that was bought for under $5.00, and he finds it valuable, he will trade it for one of his fly tattoos.
John successfully presented an item and got the tattoo in exchange.
"What did you offer?" I asked.
"A Pets.com sock puppet," he replied.
Cool.
Thanks to John for sharing these unusual tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Catanya
It's not often that I get someone to share facial tattoos here on Tattoosday, but the occasion arose last month while I was browsing at one of my favorite inkspotting locales, the Borders in Penn Plaza.
I was lucky to meet Catanya, who I noticed had interesting markings on her face, and I was compelled to ask her about the ink. She gladly posed and told me a little about the designs.
Catanya explained that she got her tattoos in the 1970's in New York. She was involved as a dancer in the art scene and eventually married a photographer and relocated to New Mexico and currently resides in Baja, California.
She referred to herself as a "gypsy tribal belly dancer hula hooper" and explained that the design on her forehead is a yin-yang, the tattoo on the right side of her face is Apache feathers, and that the left side and chin are Moroccan in their origins.
Catanya also told me that she had been photographed by someone named Stanley Stellar many years ago here in New York, and that he might have photos from those early days.
Thinking it would be great to have a photo of Catanya from when she was much younger with these tattoos, I tracked down Mr. Stellar and asked if he still had access to his photographs. He completely came through and forwarded this shot:
I certainly feel fortunate to be able to share photos of the same tattoos, separated by thirty-three years.
Such an opportunity allows us to see an example of how one person has aged gracefully, along with her tattoos.
Catanya subsequently emailed me and elaborated on her tattoos and their history:
The photo above was taken by Catnya's husband about eight years after Mr, Stellar's photo, with the late photographer Walter Chappell, their friend quoted by Catanya in her testimony.
I want to profusely thank Catanya for allowing me to photograph her and for sharing her tattoos with me, and all of us here on Tattoosday! It's an encounter like this that really stands out among the hundreds I have had over the last few years. To be able to see how someone has so gracefully and proudly worn their tattoos over time is truly an honor and a blessing.
I also want to thank Stanley Stellar for sharing his photograph of Catanya from so many years ago. You can see more of Mr. Stellar's photography here. Be sure to check out his wonderful tattoo photos under the "images" section.
I was lucky to meet Catanya, who I noticed had interesting markings on her face, and I was compelled to ask her about the ink. She gladly posed and told me a little about the designs.
Catanya explained that she got her tattoos in the 1970's in New York. She was involved as a dancer in the art scene and eventually married a photographer and relocated to New Mexico and currently resides in Baja, California.
She referred to herself as a "gypsy tribal belly dancer hula hooper" and explained that the design on her forehead is a yin-yang, the tattoo on the right side of her face is Apache feathers, and that the left side and chin are Moroccan in their origins.
Catanya also told me that she had been photographed by someone named Stanley Stellar many years ago here in New York, and that he might have photos from those early days.
Thinking it would be great to have a photo of Catanya from when she was much younger with these tattoos, I tracked down Mr. Stellar and asked if he still had access to his photographs. He completely came through and forwarded this shot:
I certainly feel fortunate to be able to share photos of the same tattoos, separated by thirty-three years.
Such an opportunity allows us to see an example of how one person has aged gracefully, along with her tattoos.
Catanya subsequently emailed me and elaborated on her tattoos and their history:
Back in the early 1970's I was part of a "tribal style" group of dancers and musicians from all over the world. The main things we had in common were our love of the Dance, world music, colorful costumes and even more colorful life styles. That included Henna, Kohl rimmed eyes and LOTS of Tattoos! We also sported plenty of nose jewelry! The tattoos for all of us were personal and also tribal, (as can be seen in India, Morocco and other exotic places around the world.) I do not think that any of us took our tattoo ceremonies lightly.
I received my first tattoos in Venice, Calif. in 1973.
I like to think of it as an initiation ceremony. It was wonderful! Lots of music and dancing and plenty of red wine and good herbs.
My tattoos were applied the "old fashioned" way. India Ink, a needle and a broken pen.
They were done by two brothers from Cuba. They were also fantastic Conga drummers!
A few years later, I had a few more tattoos added to my collection. These were executed by a wonderful tattoo artist, Boyd, in Taos, New Mexico.
I do not regret any of my tattoos and find as the years go by that I am actually "earning" them. I am becoming them. They ARE a personal manifestation of my journey in life.
As my friend Walter once said to me, (referring to my Eagle feathers tattoo), "Catanya, when I look into your eyes, I see that you are growing your real Eagle feathers."
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| Walter Chappell and Catanya, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1985 © 1985, 2008 Robert Saltzman |
I want to profusely thank Catanya for allowing me to photograph her and for sharing her tattoos with me, and all of us here on Tattoosday! It's an encounter like this that really stands out among the hundreds I have had over the last few years. To be able to see how someone has so gracefully and proudly worn their tattoos over time is truly an honor and a blessing.
I also want to thank Stanley Stellar for sharing his photograph of Catanya from so many years ago. You can see more of Mr. Stellar's photography here. Be sure to check out his wonderful tattoo photos under the "images" section.
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 龍 Dragon
本日一件目。龍。
this is first case today.
Dragon
esto es embale hoy primero.
Dragón
Monday, November 1, 2010
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 鯉 koi fish
本日二件目。鯉。ほとんど終わり。
本日営業終了。
The second of today.
Koi fish. almost finish.
Today's business end.
El segundo de hoy.
Koi pescan. casi acabado.
El fin comercial de hoy.
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 龍 Dragon
本日一件目。龍。
This is first case today.
Dragon
Esto es embale hoy primero.
Dragón
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