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Archive for the ‘Tattoos’ Category

Apr
30

Minimal Lines Arm tattoo

Posted by Disha Singh on April 30, 2021

I always have some attraction towards the clean minimal line tattoos and this one by @nan.mtattoo has got my attention. It might have got tattooist little pain in wrist in order to keep his wrist steady to ink this piece.

I’ll update you if tattooist share some more details about this artwork. Till then enjoy and be inspired.

 

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Oct
13

RIP Isobel Varley

Posted by Disha Singh on October 13, 2015

After, so many years I got time to read and write on PNT  and when you think of the world of body modifications nobody forgets to check the Modblog. Ah! Last when I landed on Modblog was 2 years back when I got a notification of the death of Shannon Larratt it was saddening and I wanted to confirm the news.

Today, when I wanted to write something on PNT for the person I had got in touch with a decade back – Isobel Varley, the most tattooed senior lady. I remember that time I interviewed her over an email and it very nice of her. RIP!

 

A Word with Isobel Varley – The World’s Most Tattooed Senior Woman

Jan
29

This creepy tarantula tattoo will scare off arachnophobes out there

Posted by Disha Singh on January 29, 2015

Creepy Tarantula Tattoo

Spider is an intriguing predator known for weaving complex webs and immense patience while awaiting their prey. Many people across the globe get their bodies inked with spider tattoos for its symbolic meaning for creativity, patience and wisdom. Likewise, the tarantula tattoo on leg also symbolizes the same.

Although, it is the creepiest tattoo to scare of any arachnophobe, but clearly shows the wearer’s love towards eight-legged invertebrates. Tattoo artist Tamas Dikac from Hungary has inked this incredible tattoo design on the person’s leg. I am really amazed by this realistic tattoo design that seems as if the creepy crawler is waiting patiently to attack its prey any moment.

I wonder how the person’s friends who are scared of spiders react after seeing this unusual creature on his leg. Moreover, the beautiful detailing of the tattoo represents the artist’s fine talent to bring life into his unusual skin art. Spare a thought about this eerie tattoo design.

Jun
11

Say no to rings with tattoos on fingers

Posted by Disha Singh on June 11, 2010


Yeah man, when I came across this tattoo my mind straight away said ‘why not have a tattoo and say no to those rings on our fingers!’ Rings sometimes irritate us, isn’t it? Sometimes they get entangled with your hair when trying to make a hairstyle or your clothes. Getting a tattoo etched on your finger is a better option no hassles and no burden.

Imagine the best part on your engagement, you don’t exchange wedding rings but sit in front of the tattooist to permanently engrave your better halves name, symbols or something which marks the big day. Interesting!
This tattoo won’t let your partner flirt with anyone else as rings can be removed but tattoos cannot. 🙂
If you have to show your big money then you can opt for expensive tattoo ink like colored or LED.

Tattoo Tip: Before get a tattoo, make sure that your tattooist always dips the needle in a small cap of pigment (squeezed from big bottle) before tattooing you. If the artist dips the needle into the big bottle, you may very well be sharing fluids with those who have had tattoos from that same big bottle, which can be risky.

Photo Credit: Superflytattoo.blogspot.com

Jun
03

Hi-Tech Tattoo to test Type 1 diabetes

Posted by Disha Singh on June 3, 2010

Graphic: Christine Daniloff

Several pricks into your finger to track your blood sugar level can be little painful but more a hassle. You might sometime wish for a machine which could be attached to your body and immediately detects your glucose level. Chemical engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working on carbon nanotubes that could be injected under the skin to reveal blood glucose levels.
Paul Barone and Prof. Michael Strano are working on a new type of blood glucose monitor that could not only eliminate the need for finger pricks but also offer more accurate readings.

Strano and Barone’s sensing system consists of a “tattoo” that’s designed to detect glucose, the nanotubes are wrapped in a polymer that is sensitive to glucose concentrations. A wearable device roughly the size of a wristwatch shines infrared light through the skin and onto the nanotubes, which fluoresce when in contact with glucose, thus displaying the patient’s glucose level.

The researchers plan to create an “ink” of these nanoparticles suspended in a saline solution that could be injected under the skin like a tattoo. The “tattoo” would last for a specified length of time, probably six months, before needing to be refreshed.

Claims are high and it seems pretty useful for those suffering from type 1 diabetes but is it possible to re-etch a tattoo on the same place where first tattoo is done? Or new skin area will be required, if this happens then one fine day you’ll have to switch back to contemporary blood sugar testing device. I think best is to eat healthy and exercise well to keep yourself away from these tattoos. Be more living and etch some real colorful tattoos 😉

Source: MIT

Jul
02

Tribute to Micheal Jackson with a Tattoo

Posted by Disha Singh on July 2, 2009

Whole world was shocked on 25th June when the ‘King of Pop’ was reported dead.

Micheal Jackson was well-known for his many physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.

When you think to give a tribute to Jackson what could be better than his signature moves.

The tattoo pictured is inked by Lokesh Verma of Devilz Tattooz, New Delhi, India. Jackson is seen in his signature ‘anti-gravity lean’, for which he was granted U.S. Patent No. 5,255,452, used in the music video for “Smooth Criminal”. Though, this patent expired on December 20th, 2005 due to failure to pay its maintenance fee.

That’s a separate story! So, guys what are you waiting for grab something more like Micheal Jackson and ink it to give a tribute to the ‘King of The Pop’.

May
13

Paul Booth tattoos Artful Stitches joining Skull

Posted by Disha Singh on May 13, 2009

Tattoos are great pieces of art which an artist etches on the skin of his client till death. This art of permanent decorating your body has advanced day by day. Improved tattooing machines, inks, techniques and even diverse designs are giving tattooists cut-throat competition to keep their name alive.

Here, we a piece inked by award winning tattoo artist Paul Booth of Last Rites Tattoo, NY. His work brings images of death and mayhem to mind. He is famous in the tattoo industry for inking life-like evil characters.

May
10

Fake Taping is Killing Music Business

Posted by Disha Singh on May 10, 2009

Tattoos are somewhere best way to express your mind…. and here in this tattoo Lionel tries to say no to pirated cassettes. We can see a pirated cassette on the cleavage of the lady reading “FAKE”.

May be the tattoo is a rejection to Home taping business!

Apr
15

Religious Text Arm Tattoo

Posted by Disha Singh on April 15, 2009

Hanuman Chalisa is one the famous devotional poems by Tulsidas and Sam De of Guns N Inks got a chance to etch the starting lines of the poem on the arm of Rohit Malik.

Sam says, “the guy specifically wantd the Hanuman Chalisa…..”

Sam inked it for him and we brought it on PNT for you.

Apr
14

A word with Polish Tattooist, Anabi

Posted by Disha Singh on April 14, 2009


Sorry Friends, for not posting anything for you in last month, guys what to say the life got so busy that I din get time to be online to write something for you. The fact was that I had been on a trekking trip to the hills of Kullu-Manali, India, and there was no cyber café over there to post something for you. Anyways, please forgive me and read further an interview with Anabi of ‘Anabi-Tattoo’, Szczecin, Poland.

Eloping from home to become a tattooist is something interesting and this interesting story is about Anabi, who ran from home at the age of eighteen and today he is a master of tattoos. Know his work and him better in this interview.

Disha Singh: Let’s start with your first rendezvous with the art. When did it started and how?

Anabi: Since I was a kid I used to like drawing 🙂 I was reading a lot of books and comic books, drawing my favourites heroes and make my own histories 🙂

Disha Singh: What’s the inspiration behind your creative tattoo designs?

Anabi: Inspirations for me is a lot of things… paintings, sketches, photography, digital art, etc…

Disha Singh: Are you a perfectionist? Are there any tattoos, paintings, etc. that you wish you could change?

Anabi: My clients know that I will sit with them until every little thing will be done as good as I can 🙂

I finish work in first approach very seldom, I spread sessions on instalments most often, I have perfect control as tattoo over due to healed and where I need to correct something to make him beautiful.

Disha Singh: How did the idea of becoming a tattoo artist come to your mind? Were your parents comfortable with your decision to become a tattoo artist?

Anabi: When I was 18 years old I ran away from home, I have taken up residence in catholic internat, one of colleague had self made tattoo machine,
He knew that I possess drawing skills and he asked me about design for him.
I looked for a while how he tattooed himself, then I said “give me a try”
…and that’s how it began 🙂

Then I searched hints in tattoo studios.

Between 2002 – 2004 I was practicing two years in “alien tattoo studio run by Joseph” in my hometown – Szczecin. Eight months ago I opened my own tattoo studio, and it’s first custom tattoo in Poland.

I don’t have albums with tattoo flashes, every design is individually made for each client.

Disha: What we see Anabi doing when he is not tattooing?

Anabi: I spend whole day in my tattoo shop…when I’m not tattooing, I spend my time at drawing, making new tattoo designs, working in gym and spend some time with my girlfriend and friends.


Disha: Which machine and ink do you use?

Anabi: I use several machines… at this moment my favourite is Shader from SUNSKIN, I use it for colour works too. Another good for colour/shader machine is “SWAN” from “WORKHOUSE”

For outlines I’m using custom machine from “VIKING TATTOO POLAND”
which I won as an award in contest for best tattoo flash.

Last one is shader from our live tattooing legend Piotr Zurawski, who got first tattoo shop in Poland.

Ink that I use is Intenze and Starbrite for colour works and Indian ink and destilled water for shading.

Lately, I bought set of 21 ink concentrates made by Waldi Wahn from Shockin’ City.

Disha: Which is the strangest request you have ever had for a tattoo?

Anabi: 38 year old woman want a cobra on her face. She always dreamed about it, so I did it 🙂

Disha: How much does a piece cost?

Anabi: It’s belong from piece 😉
If It’s a piece that need more then two session, I Usually take charge by session…

How much is belong how long session is, and how big is progress at session.

Disha: How have things changed regarding your inking over the years?

Anabi: Over years? I just started and I’ve got a looong way to go 🙂

Disha: Who is Anabi in flesh and blood?
Anabi:
You need to ask my friends!

Disha: Finally, what suggestions do you have for the newbie in the industry and especially to those who want to get tattooed?

Anabi: Choose good artist and show him your satisfaction with a fat tip 😉