St. Marks - New York City

St. Marks is one of the best hangout areas in Downtown Manhattan. Here you can find plenty of everything for everyone, awesome bars, food places and clothing stores. When you visit the strip you will notice most people have something in common, appreciation for Body Art.

St. Marks have an eclectic selection of restaurant and food spots where you can pick a quick bite or sit at a table to have dinner alone or with friends. There is plenty of Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurants and quick bites as well.

One thing you will notice for sure is the endless amount of Tattoo / Piercing Parlors from start to end. This area has an interesting appeal all year round and people who live or work in the area are welcoming and pleasant.

It is a very relaxed and casual environment, totally inhibited where you can simply be yourself and don't have to worry about non-sense or fake impersonations of what the perfect everything should be, St. Marks is already perfect by being free spirited and open to reality.

Art can be anywhere, everything is surrounded by creativity and artistic vision, from a van full of graffiti to public art exhibits.

Getting Inked Up? - Remember This

Everyday I hear stories about tattoos, some are good and some are bad. Most people life happily for the rest of their lives with their Ink and some simply regret having it applied to their body, it makes me wonder why, why the regret. What can make someone regret having a tattoo done, here's what I believe.

Possible reasons to regret a tattoo

1) Ignorance: Sometimes people decide to go get tattooed without doing research first, just because someone like a specific artist does not meant you have to like the same artist too. Someone might think that a tattoo done at someone's backyard that costs twenty dollars might look good in their eyes but that does not mean it has to appeal to everyone.

I've seen people who like certain styles, designs, artists, etc. they see in the magazines and they wish they could have something in their body that looks as good as what they see but never go for it, they decide to stick to the basics and after they get the work done they still wish what they got looked as good as they one they saw in the mag.

Remember this

The basics on getting the best tattoo are easy
a) Do research: Don't go for the first tattooer you cross paths with, you have to like their style, it really has to be appealing on a high level. If you look at a tattooers work and you really think looks good enough (magazine appeal), go for it.

b) Hygiene: That's one of the most important to have in consideration. Tattoos do get infected and the scar it leaves behind is even worst. Most tattooers have knowledge on how important hygiene is regardless of the size of the studio they work at.

c) Appeal: When you're waiting for you turn to get tattooed you want to feel at peace, confortable and confident that the work will come out good, at relaxed environment helps a lot. Believe it or not, a chaotic environment is not the best environment to get Inked. I've seen tattoo shops where people are screaming, yelling, using foul language, sexually explicit jokes and even fighting while having customers and they simply don't realize they're creating a hostile work environment which is not good for them and the customers.

If you go to a tattoo parlor and you don't feel confortable the best thing to do is leave. Reputable shops make sure that thier customers are confortable being in an appealing environment, also most reputable shop employees have excellent customer service skills (who knew!).

d) Customer's Health: If you have a health issue that concerns you at the time you're about to get tattooed make sure you get advice from the artist. He or She will be open about what's best, your health comes first.

Frankie Oneshot - Oneshot Ink

Oneshot Ink

Frankie started tattooing full-time in Nov. 2009 at a shop in Queens NY.

"I am pretty much self-taught, kinda just picked up machine and went
to work..." Frankie Oneshot

About Frankie

Frankie has had the confidence to be proud and open about his work.

Frankie: "A friend of mine gave me my first machine, I had it about 2 yrs before I went out and bought the rest of equipment to start tattooing. I started getting tattooed at age 15 when it was still underground and illegal in nyc, pretty much fell in love with the art at that point.

"I started getting heavily tattooed around the age of 17. I always enjoyed watching the process of getting tattooed and pretty much went from there. I have been drawing my whole life but since age of 12 I got into electrical work, after school and shit at first, and then full time."

By the age of 17 I was a foreman and by age of 21 I was a project manager. I was so spoiled at my company, got what I wanted when and how I wanted it... The money was crazy but I always felt something was missing. In 2008 I started tattooing myself and friends, like a whenever I had time kinda thing.

In November 2009 one of my best friends and owner of the electrical company I was working with passed away, and at that time we closed company. I had 100's of offers to go and do electrical work and just didnt wanna do it anymore, so I said fuck it and started tattooing full time. A friend of mine and tattoo artist at the time saw talent and allowed me work in his shop.

I worked there for about 7 months and left to go work at another shop.
Worked there about 2 months with the intention on moving to Florida and work at a tattoo shop. Then out of nowhere I was confronted with the opportunity to buy the shop I was working at, and here I am. Took over the shop in November 2010 and went crazy getting it to be what I wanted it to be..."

Frankie worked hard to rebuild the shop and show that finally quality work is being done at the location.

Frankie: "The shop before was putting out horrible work, so it was killa
trying to re-build location. But I did what I had to and now people are coming to really take to my work..." I have the satisfaction of seeing my work out there and proudly say I did that piece.

I have only worked 1 convention so far which was Inkfest Live in Charlotte, N.C. February of this year and will be doing another convention with them again in Washington D.C. in November later this year. This time I plan on entering a few pieces for contest and hopefully I will be able to walk away with my 1st trophy... We shall see..."

"As far as my nickname "Oneshot" it comes from when I was younger it was a nickname I was given from fighting and I just kept it... Now less then a year into this I own my own shop "Oneshot Ink" in Richmond hills, N.Y."

"I couldnt be happier with my decision to become a tattoo artist... It has definitely been a struggle, but im in it cause I fuckin love it..."

Frankie Oneshot

Frankie keeps it real by being open about the amount of time he has invested as a tattoo artist which in my opinion gives customers the confidence to trust him, not only because of his honesty but by looking at his awesome work as well.


Oneshot Ink is located at: 113-18 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, N.Y. 11419
Phone: 718.312.9399
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Email: oneshot104@aol.com

Visit the website: www.OneshotINK.com

Sammy Tattoo Studio - Mexico

Q) Who is Sammy?
A) Sammy Hernandez Ramirez was born in 1960 in the San Juan de Dios, the heart of Guadalajara (Jalisco, Mexico). His first tattoo in 1974 was an apple, symbolizing the original sin. He applied his friend Joe using simple methods.

His first professional tattoo machine was made in 1981 in the "Golden Penny Tattoo Shop" in Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico). This was the first tattoo establishment opened in Mexico. Tattoo and his assistant Mr. Raul Aceves operating this facility to make history.

Sammy first worked as an apprentice tattoo in different centers in Mexico. In 1982 he worked in Nosferatu Tattoo Shop, owned by Daniel Olguin.

He opened his first restaurant in 1983 with tattoos desu help mentor Frank Garcia of Anaheim, California.

In 1986 he opened "Sammy Tattoo Studio".

In 1996 contributed to the "Asociacion Mexicana de Dermografía" fixed guidelines for the safe and formal application of tattoos. This partnership has helped evolve a tattoo art with high total hygiene and techniques, has helped greatly to crumble prejudice.

Sammy has organized the International Tattoo Expo eleven events in Guadalajara. with great success by the height of the names (and international) who attend and the friendly service they find. The event is recognized more and more each year.

He was a member of the committee of the International Rock Expo participating in his last three editions.

In 1996 he also organized the 1st. National Tattoo Expo Culiacan (Sinaloa, Mexico) to help people
perceive the tattoo as an art.

In 1998 he worked in "Lacky Tattoo Shop" in Grenchen, Switzerland. There, Lacky invited Sammy to the "Lausanne Tattoo Expo" and thus had the opportunity to meet great teachers
Tattoo worldwide.

Sammy appeared as an extra in the movie "Ahuacate" themed tattoo. Also had a supporting role in "Chavos Cholos" and Uriel.

He has been interviewed numerous times by the media. On television, names such as MTV, The Awakening, Generation X, Naked City, Alebrije, La Caja Negra. In print media and radio, almost every newspaper and regional programs have interviewed him.

He produced an edition of the magazine Art Tattoos Millennium.

He has been in almost every tattoo expos in Mexico, Tijuana, Monterrey, Morelia, Leon, Culiacan, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes, Saltillo and Mexico City. Recently it was present at the International Tattoo Convention in the city of New York and London

Sammy has been a professional tattoo for over 15 years, specializing in styles Chicano and Black-White (Black-and-Grey).

How to get to Sammy?

Address: Calzada Independencia · 134L-168
Parian 1 Zona Centro , Guadalajara Jal. Méx.

Email: info@sammytattoo.com
Tel: (52-33) 3614 0507
www.sammytattoo.com
Open from: 10am to 8pm Monday thru Saturday

Dont Miss the expo.

(Inquiries regarding the expo please contact Sammy)

Shaman Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing

Shaman Modifications was born on October 10, 2007. It was previously Shaman Body Piercing and Modifications in Golden Apple Studio on Austin's infamous 6th Street; with tattooing being added onto the list of many services they offer, Shaman Modifications was conceived.

They moved to a new home located in South Austin just off the southeast corner of Ben White and Congress.

They have some of the most talented tattoo and piercing artists in Austin, TX, and also have some of the friendliest staff. they also have a great knowledgeable of their craft, and they are aware of the importance of return clientele and customer service. Safety and Quality are a couple of important staples which Shaman was built on.

Tattoos and body piercings are just a couple of services we bring to Austin. They offer an extensive amount of body modification procedures such as, large gauge insertion, scarification, branding, genital beading, surface piercings, micro-dermals (or dermal anchors), and more.

They offer a few other services as well and if you have any questions or want to find out about any body modification procedure available for their customers and all you have to do is pay a visit and talk to one of knowledgeable staff members. They will be willing to assist you with the courtesy a customer deserves.

Shaman Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing

209 E Ben White Blvd
Ste 100A
Austin, TX 78704

Tel: 512-981-6637
www.shamanmodificationsatx.com
Hours:Mon-Sun 12 pm - 8 pm

Tattoo Cover Ups

There are numerous methods people are utilizing for tattoo removal. One such procedure that is still very much used by plenty of people is the tattoo cover up method.

This technique is used especially by individuals who find other techniques are not feasible for whatever reasons. Much thought should be put into getting a tattoo as it's a mark for life. The design ought to be something that will not be outgrown or outdated. Regardless of how much thought is really place into it, generally the tattoo ends up requiring a cover up.

Cover ups are done for several reasons. Probably the most common reasons is to present the tattoo a recent, new look. Tattoos which have paled over some time might be touched up to get it to look as if it is brand new. Newly applied crisp lines can cleaned up any blurring across the edges. Further color might be applied on to brighten up the design.

Occasionally, the old tattoo requires to be brightened up resulting from fading which could be achieved by adding more colour and design aspects. A black tattoo will be brightened up by including extra detail as a background in color. Many colours will be applied over the previous black ink with a pleasant impact as well.

Tattoo cover ups are often executed when the previous design is no longer correct for the customer. As an example, a girl might have a tattoo utilized sporting the title of her boyfriend. Years later, the relationship no longer exists however the tattoo stays for life. Cover ups can fully change the look of the tattoo making components of it which are now not desirable seem to have disappeared.

Tattoo cover ups are needed when the old tattoo is of inferior quality. Prison tattoos are frequently used for cover ups. Tattoos that have been done by amateurs are also typically covered up. These outdated tattoos are often small or executed with thin lines which might be readily covered. Even when there is not an earlier tattoo, a cover up remains to be needed sometimes.

These are the circumstances when scars are to be covered with art. Tens of millions have tattoos utilized to cover scars that they no longer want to see or really feel they are not very pleasing to look at. Except when the scars are big and have triggered in depth injury to the pores and skin, typically a cover up could be done. Even on very large scars, many good tattoo artists can still design something to work with.

When a tattoo cover up is required, it is most vital to search for a superb and talented tattoo artist. A tattoo artist who can design an amazing image for the original tattoo is good. A tattoo artist who can design a tattoo to cover up an existing tattoo with a new and totally different design is the type of gifted artist you want for a great cover up.

Most tattoo artists don't have samples of cover ups they have carried out on display. To see these you'll often have to ask specifically for them. Pay close consideration to the element of the cover ups and evaluate the previous tattoo with the new.

A large stable tattoo shouldn't be utilized over a smaller tattoo as the outdated one will simply show through. Although tattoos are everlasting, they can be covered up and touched up. Touch ups have been reported as being a slight bit extra painful and sometimes repeat visits are needed to completely complete the design. The option is there, however and if an excellent artist is identified, the outcome needs to be stunning.

Tattoo Artist Nigel Kurt - The Best in the UK

Nigel Kurt started his tattooing career in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He opened his own studio, Fun House Tattoos in Barnsley in 1993. Nigel is well known for his black and grey work and has won many awards over the years.

A tattoo artist from South Yorkshire has been named Best UK Male by the UK Tattoo Industry.

Barnsley tattoo artist Nigel Kurt, who has run Fun House Tattoos since 1993, said he was "chuffed" when presented with the award on 15 May in Liverpool.

Mr Kurt said he did not like tattoos when he was younger but he changed his mind after seeing the work of American tattoo artist Jack Rudy.

"He more-or-less invented portrait in tattoos," he said.

Mr Kurt specialises in photorealism, creating tattoos to look like pencil drawings, using black and grey inks.

His work ranges from colour tattoos of well known characters, including ITV's Coronation Street character Hilda Ogden, through to people requesting a drawing of their loved ones - including parents, children and pets.

Mr Kurt who has worked in the industry for 20 years has had many requests for tattoos but there are some areas of the body he will not work on.

"We don't tattoo faces and we don't do hands either. If someone comes in with something that won't make a nice tattoo, we won't do it."

The shop has seen a rise in inquiries since body art became popular with celebrities, including pop star Cheryl Cole and footballer, David Beckham.

"Every week we get at least one or two people coming into the shop asking for copies of David Beckham's tattoos," said Mr Kurt.

"There are hundreds of people walking around with copies of celebrity tattoos."

Despite receiving the award, Mr Kurt said it would not change him.

"Once I stand out that shop I'm just a slightly scruffy man walking down the street," he said.

To contact: 01226 779595

Or visit the shop which is located at:
Fun House Tattoos
140 Sheffield road
Barnsley
S70 1JH


Sources
La Sumisa
BBC News


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