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A Guide To Bat's Tattoos
As a fan of body art in general, even from a young age I knew I would get tattooed. At 18 I got my first ink. Six tattoos later, I intend to add more!
Contents at a Glance
Why Tattoos?
As a kid I was always fascinated by people with tattoos. I couldn't explain then, and still find it hard to now, why I find tattoos wonderful. Part of it is the permanence; you can't ever really lose a tattoo. Part of it is the art. Part of it is the self-expression.
The majority of my tattoos have complex meanings. This is not always intentional, as sometimes it takes me a while to realize it means more then what I initially meant them for.
But the adage is true: Once inked, you'll always want more!
The majority of my tattoos have complex meanings. This is not always intentional, as sometimes it takes me a while to realize it means more then what I initially meant them for.
But the adage is true: Once inked, you'll always want more!
Eddie the Bat
Artist: Jason at Oddball Studios
Originally, this was a Hallowe'en display in Target. I kid you not. Somehow or other I came in to possession of several versions of these cardboard bats. It wasn't till years later that one became a permanent part of me.Ironically, I had to lug the original with me to the tattoo parlor. luckily, Jason (the artist) knew how to resize. About an hour and a half later I limped out with the bat on my outer let leg.
Eddie, as he came to be known, is roughly 7" long. He's about as electric blue as a bat can get, the colours have not faded a bit since being inked. People can't get over how bright he is.
Traditional Lion Dog
Artist: Jake at Oddball Studios
This particular tattoo was a culmination of an idea from childhood. I've always had a loving fascination with the cultures of Japan and China; I can honestly blame part of this on seeing Big Bird In China as a kid."Foo-Shi" roughly translates into "lion-dog". Typically a pair of these "dogs" are found at the gates to towns in China and Japan. Always in pairs, with a male on the right and a female on the left. The male's mouth is closed with his paw on a carved ball. The female's mouth is open, her paw holding down a cub. They are also known as guardians to Buddha.
Mine has traditional elements of any good foo-shi. Instead of a traditional ball, mine holds a ball of water. Above him is the kanji for "protector" (hogo), as my lion-dog has my back.
Hogo is my biggest piece to date. He took roughly four hours to complete and was drawn for me by Jake.
Black Cat
Artist: Mike at Las Vegas Tattoo Asylum
This tattoo is the only piece of flash I have. A common theme for me is to have pieces originally draw/created for me, but funny enough this piece was too perfect.The downside of getting a wrist tattoo in Vegas is the heat. Even in May it was too much. So in a weird twist Brutus has been made an original. I picked at the scabs, damaging the ink and leaving the missing spots you can see in the photo.
Yes, you are seeing a black cat arched into a spade. I am the proud owner of a black cat and happen to love spades. What better way to celebrate a 21st birthday?
My Favorite Tattoo Studios
- Adorn Body Art
- Adorn Body Art is located in Portland, OR. I have been both pierced and tattooed at this fantastic shop. All the artists are friendly and knowledgeable about both piercings and tattoos. Clean, cozy, and helpful! I personally recommend Desta for piercings!
- Oddball Studio
- Oddball Studios is located in Portland, OR. I have had excellent work with two artists at this shop. Clean, friendly, and great to work with, all styles of tattoo art are covered at this shop. I personally recommend Jason, Jake, and David!
- Jacob Redmond
- Official website of Jacob Redmond, tattoo artist.
- MySpace: Oddball Studios
- Oddball Studios' MySpace page.
- MySpace: Jason D Leisge
- Jason's MySpace page.
- MySpace: Jacob Redmond
- Jake's MySpace page.
- MySpace: David Syzmanski
- David's MySpace page.
Say Hello!
Love tattoos? Like mine? Drop me a comment!
bgamall wrote...
I like the wash off kind, in case I want to change my mind!! Gary
Posted November 16, 2008
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