Advertiser’s Charm
Me personally, I would never get a corporate logo or name tattooed on any part of my body. Even if there was a very good cash incentive or prize for doing so. However, that’s just my opinion. Some people have no problem with tattooing corporate logos on their body in return for a nice bit of compensation. In fact anyone who has spent a little time reading The Tattoo Blog would undoubtedly be familiar with Billy the Billboard. Billy has put numerous tattoos on his body as a form of advertising for various companies. At one point he even auctioned off space on his body for advertisers so that he could get himself a new van.
Well, we haven’t seen much of Billy lately, but I sure hope he’s still out there keeping up his billboard tradition. Today when I came across this article, I immediately thought of him.
Grant Burton, 30, from Melbourne, Australia is going to be able give his parents the vacation that they’ve always wanted but never had, by having the logo for the Dutch based rail provider Eurail tattooed across his back. Burton came up with the idea after being unemployed during his parents 40th wedding anniversary. His mother, 60 and his father 78, raised six kids and although neither one of them was ever a fan of tattoos, Grant decided that it was now or never to try and find a way to get them away on their dream vacation in Europe. Because of the sentimental nature of the trip and Grant’s dedication to his cause, the people at Eurail have not only covered the expense of a Eurail tour of Europe for Grant’s mother and father, but also for Grant himself.
‘”We receive sponsor requests every day, but never have we seen such a fun and quite extreme example of fan dedication,” spokesperson Chantal Sukel said.
“We strongly feel that it is very altruistic of Grant to make this gesture to his parents … [so we] decided to throw in an extra pass for Grant himself.”
They will each receive a ticket to tour Europe, while spending money incentives are also being offered for the number of fans that join Mr Burton’s Facebook page.’
So…hey, regardless of what anyone might think about getting a corporate tattoo, you’ve got to admit that Grant Burton getting an 11cmx15cm tattoo of the Eurail logo on his back just so his parents can go on a vacation is a pretty selfless and generous thing to do.
Tags: Ads, Billy the billboard, Dutch, eurail, facebook, Grant Burton, melbourne australia, News, Stories
Clueless
It doesn’t seem to matter what the art form is, whenever people look too deeply into it they are so often completely off the mark with their assumptions. It’s a regular occurrence when assumptions about everything from a person’s character to their social status are made about people simply because they have tattoos.
But that’s nothing new, is it?
The thing is, it’s bad enough when people stereotype or pigeonhole you because of your tattoos, but now there’s an actual reference manual for this sort of stupidity. I’m not kidding. Author Judi James has written a new book called The You Code, which among other things, offers explanations as to what type of person someone is based on their tattoos.
Behold some of the wisdom found within:
Small and Traditional [Tattoos]
Judi says: “This is not a daring guy as such but a guy who likes to think he’s daring now and again. So though he’s likely to surprise you with moments of drama in the bedroom, mostly it’s a case of what you see is what you get. A dependable type.”Mystical Tattoos
Judi James: “Two things stand out about this sort of guy: firstly he craves attention, but secondly that he considers himself deep but misunderstood. Far from being mere shapes, the puzzling symbols suggest he wants to be taken seriously and seem mysterious and clever.”Animal Tattoos
Judi says: “This is the guy saying: ”I may not look like much but I’m actually strong and powerful”. Probably wants to be an animal in the bedroom and this may well be the case.”
If you happen to be hungry for more of this particular brand of wisdom, you can find more here.
Oh, man. Hey, I don’t want to be too judgmental – despite the fact that Ms James’ book seems to be exclusively steeped in ridiculous, judgmental notions – but without actually reading The You Code, I have to say that from what I have read, the book is garbage. People don’t need a book that helps them decipher what kind of a person someone is, based on their outer appearance. The sooner we get rid of the notion that tattoos and the people who have them can easily be pigeonholed, the better. There are a billion and one reasons why a person would choose a particular tattoo and for anyone to even pretend to know the reasons behind another person’s tattoos is just pure ignorance. Plain and simple.
Tags: animal tattoos, Dislike, judi james, mail online, mystical tattoos, News, small and traditional tattoos, the you code
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Routed in History
Route 66 is an American legacy. One of America’s very first highways, it inspired everything from songs to memorabilia to a spot in the 2006 Pixar animated film, Cars. The highway covers a total distance of 2,451 miles or 3,045 kilometers. Although the route was officially removed from the United States highway system on June 27th, 1985, it still retains a historical significance in American culture and portions of it have been declared Historic Route 66.
So as you can see, with all this history behind the highway, there is no way that people are going to forget about it. Car enthusiast Ron Jones, however, is one such person who certainly couldn’t forget about Route 66 even if he tried (not that he would ever want to, of course). Ron loves cars and he loves Route 66. Since 2000, Ron has been collecting tattoos of some of the pitstops, cities and landmarks that dot the famous route. Now, 10 years later, Ron has managed to cover himself in no less than 82 different Route 66 themed tattoos.
Ron travels to various car shows in his customized red, white and blue 1956 Chevy, showing off both his car and his tattoos. Although he’s received some negative opinions of his tattoos as well as his passion for them, there is still plenty of positive attention and appreciation for this 61-year-old’s passion for ink.
“A lot of guys have tattoos of devils and skulls and some things satanic, but that just wasn’t me.”
Though Ron says that he’s running out of space on his body for more tattoos, I’m personally wondering what kind of tattoo he has planned to coincide with his 66th birthday when it comes. I’m guessing that it’s going to have something to do with a certain route, but that’s just a hunch.
Tags: 1956 chevy, cars, Inspired, Pictures, pixar, ron jones tattoo man, route 66, Stories, Tattoo Pictures
Tattoo freak gets a pair of glasses etched over his eyes
Tattoo freaks you know can go to extremes. When I say extremes, I really mean it! Getting the body parts etched is something we all can understand but getting eyes tattooed…painful it is but tattoo aficionados are just crazy. Enough of eye tattoos! Okay, tell me what would you do if you wanna get a pair of glasses? Obviously, go to the optician and get one. Right? What if I tell you, a freak wanted a pair of glasses for himself and he went to the tattoo parlor, not to the optician. You got it right! He got the glasses etched. Matthew, a crazy tattoo lover, got a pair of glasses tattooed over his eyes…Crazyyyyyyyyy.
Via: Cubeme
Iron Man Fame’s Arc Reactor tattoo done by 11 yr old ingenious
Yeah! This is an Iron Man tattoo of a miniature arc reactor, a tattoo freak got etched right in the middle of his chest. This guy wanted to resemble the Iron Man, obviously! What else could strengthen him to get the Arc Reactor tattoo that too on his chest? This Arc Reactor Tattoo of Iron Man Fame is surely the eye-candy for those movie and comic buffs out there. Would you believe me, if I say it has been done by 11 yr old kid that too with his left hand? I loved the detail which the lower wires are accompanied with the shadows.
Via: Gearfuse
Stay Gold Not Cold
Damn you Australians, you lucky bastards. As I sit here with the heat in my apartment cranked up and the sound of the icy rain smacking against my windows, all I can think about is being some place warm and fun. Some place tropical, some place where I can surf and maybe even pick up a new tattoo along the way.
Wouldn’t you know it, Australians happen to be in the middle of summer right now. And wouldn’t you also know it, but the folks on the Gold Coast, aka Australia’s #1 tourist destination, have decided to put a little something together for those of us who happen to like awesome tropical weather, perfect beaches and oh yeah, I almost forgot: tattoos.
It’s called Surf n’ Ink 2010, and it’s Australia’s answer to complete and utter awesomeness. This has got to be one of the sweetest tattoo conventions in the world. I mean, just check this out:
“Our venue, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre overlooks the canal from its spacious balcony and is metres away from 70 kilometres of pristine white sandy beaches. The Gold Coast is Australia’s #1 vacation destination and holds an abundance of nightlife, shopping, restaurants and with 35ºC (95F) summer heat – it’s the closest thing to heaven.The artists attending Surf n’ INK 2010 are all high-profile world-class artists. Check out the artist list and see for yourself. Complimenting the “real show” (the artists) we have a great list of live bands, music, tattoo workshops, tattoo seminars, art-fusion, contests and so much more.
Surf n’ INK 2010 offers an opportunity to see, meet, listen and be part of tattoo culture and lifestyle on a global level. Surf n’ INK 2010 will be the ultimate tattoo experience of the decade. Get ready to feel inspired and be ready to get INKED! For the love and sake of tattoos, Australian surf, and music…You are all welcome!”
Tags: Australia, gold coast australia, gold coast convention and exhibition centre, surf n ink 2010, Uncategorized
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New For You
Lately I’ve been pretty busy and I haven’t really had time to think much about the new year. In case you’re reading this and you didn’t know: it is in fact, a new year. Yes, that’s right, it’s no longer 2009. It is now 2010. I’ve never personally been the sort of person who gets all excited about a new year, but the fact of the matter is that a new year is like a clean slate, you can start all over fresh and new and try to do the things that you some how failed to do last year.
When I sat down and started thinking about all the things that I want to accomplish this year, I realized something: the new year is the absolute best time to get a new tattoo. The idea of getting a tattoo that represents a goal that you want to achieve this year or in the near future or maybe a tattoo that reminds you of something that you’ve been through in the past year – these are all perfect ways to either stick fast to your goals or hold past memories closer than ever. I was reading this article and although the article itself doesn’t say much of anything new, this part in particular made me nod my head in agreement:
For Soumya, tattoos are far more effective than New Year resolutions: “A new year is a time for resolutions and reflection. A tattoo can help remind a person of something he or she wants for a lifetime. So your reflections will remain with you not just for a day in the coming year, but beyond.”
Sure, it’s hardly a new concept to get a tattoo to kick off the new year, but it is a concept that somehow just seems right. Every year people make resolutions knowing full well that they won’t stick to them. Maybe it’s time to get your resolutions or reminders of your resolutions stuck on you?
Tags: 2010, new tattoos, new year tattoos, new years resolutions, Stories, Tips
Strike a Pose
The major players in the fashion world have always had a way of taking the trendy and transforming it into part of their designs, lines, whatever you want to call them. If you’re too young to remember grunge, then head over to wikipedia and look it up. However, for those of you who do remember grunge, you might also remember how several months after grunge really blew up with regards to the mainstream, grunge inspired wardrobes began making their way onto catwalks across Europe and the United States. The end results were awful, a tired and bland offering of something that had been new and was subsequently suffocated by clueless corporate bandwagon jumping.
Well, give it some time and that infamous corporate bandwagon jumping will always come back to the current zeitgeist in hopes of continuing the tradition of overcharging the rich. Yes, for the great price of just US, the wannabe tattooed can forgo actually stepping into a tattoo studio of any sort and instead get a package of fifty-five different Chanel designed temporary tattoos. Seventy-five bucks for some temporary tattoos: wow!
I think the most surprising thing about all this is that it took them so long to jump aboard. Oh well. The tattoos will become available online as of March 1st, just in time for spring. What better time to be a total poser/human billboard than spring? Yahoo!
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Morons Tattoo Their Kids
Here we go again. Every now and then (and more often than I’d like to admit) the Tattoo Blog has news of some idiot somewhere improperly or illegally tattooing others. Well, it’s officially a new year and I guess that means that it’s time for another such case.
Patty “Jo Jo” Marsh and Jacob Edward Bartels of Summerville, Georgia were arrested on December 28th after tattooing their six children, aged from 10 to 17. Last Friday the couple were bonded out of jail on ,000 property bonds.
The tattoo in question was a small black cross between the thumb and index finger of each child’s hand. One child was also tattooed with the words “Mama and Dad”. For their part, Patty “Jo Jo” Marsh and Jacob Edward Bartels simply can’t figure out what they’ve done wrong.
Yes, it’s very difficult to figure out just why this is getting so “blowed up”, isn’t? I mean, aside from it being illegal in the state of Georgia to tattoo anyone under the age of 18. It might also have something to do with the fact that neither Patty “Jo Jo” Marsh nor Jacob Edward Bartels are licensed or trained tattoo artists. How do I know that? Well, considering that they tattooed their children with a plastic pen tube and a guitar string, I’d say it’s obvious. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb here and venture to guess that neither Patty “Jo Jo” Marsh nor Jacob Edward Bartels are licensed or trained at anything, period. I’d also venture to guess that if you’re a parent and can’t understand why things are getting so “blowed up” after you illegally tattooed your children with crap equipment and zero ability, then it’s probably best that you aren’t permitted the responsibility of raising children in the first place.
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Meet Uncle Allan!
Uncle Allan is awesome. Seriously awesome. I’m not biased, either. Sure, I actually do have an uncle named Allan, but he isn’t a wicked tattoo artist like this one. Still, my uncle Allan is a pretty cool guy. But I digress.
Uncle Allan does the majority of his tattoo work from Conspiracy Inc. Tattoo in Copenhagen, Denmark. He’s a 31-year-old artist who is full of life, travelling regularly and pulling off some of the finest tattoo work that anyone could ask for. At the moment however, Uncle A is no longer taking bookings because he’s just so damn busy.
Besides his tattoo work, Uncle Allan does a lot of travelling about the world and while he’s travelling, he takes photos. His photos of different spots and objects around the world are great, thanks in no small part to his artist’s eye.
He keeps both a lively blog and a MySpace page with more information about himself and his busy life than I could ever tell you.
Uncle Allan’s work uses lots of colour and vibrancy, even when he seems to be tattooing the most dark and evil looking images. Still, his use of colour in no way diminishes the impact of his art and I’m sure that anyone who is lucky enough to sport an Uncle Allan tattoo will tell (and show you) the exact same thing.
I want to go to Denmark.
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