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Original post by cdsmith1990
Smithy's Tattoo Blog - 01/07/11


I'm going to try to do this blog as often as I can. It might be a few times a week, it might only be once a week.. It depends on what comes up as I only want to post the best content. Anyway, this will mostly just be 'reblogs', if you like, of stuff / people that I currently follow that I feel might be of interest to people viewing or posting in this thread.

As this is the first one, it's only really testing the water, but it could become something decent :smile:

Starting off with Conventions, and a big one at that. Tattoo Jam is the UK's biggest and (arguably) best tattoo convention!



The 411:

What? Tattoo Jam is a tattoo convention. There are many conventions held throughout the year and indeed all over the world. The main feature of these conventions is for tattoo artists to showcase their work. Of course, this also gives you the chance to get tattooed by a vast array of super-talented artists, some from the other side of the world. Tattoo Jam currently has over 300 artists signed up to work over the 3/4 day event. But that's only part of the show. There's countless more things going on over the course of the event, such as live bands, entertainment shows, shops and merchandise, workshops, seminars, art displays etc etc.. If you like tattoos then there'll be no shortage of things for you to see and do.



Who? As mentioned, over 300 highly-talented artists are currently confirmed to be working the convention, with many more to come. There are also bands, entertainers, comedians.



Where? Doncaster Racecourse! It's a great venue that offers good access by all means of transport.



When? 5th-7th August 2011.

So if you're serious about tattoos or even just mildly curious with a weekend to spare, I thoroughly encourage you to check this one out, you won't be disappointed.



For more info be sure to check out www.tattoojam.com


I'm going to tattoo jam definitely, so great
Smithy's Tattoo Blog - 01/07/11 (Part 2)


Studio Feature - Modern Body Art, Birmingham, UK.



Firstly, an introduction to Modern Body Art, the studio that does my tattoos and piercings. They have a great team of talented artists as well as regular guest spots by international artists, most recently Ivana, who does some beautiful colour work:



I think the lack of a noticeable outline really gives a 'painted on' look..


Now some work from Jo Harrison who co-owns the studio. Jo regularly tours so she can be hard to get hold of for studio work. But it's worth the wait...




And I had to show this, voted 'best use of a nipple in a tattoo' :biggrin: ...




Matt Hunt co-owns the studio with Jo. He's responsible for my full sleeve. He does a lot of Japanese / Asian work, but is very versatile:






Andy Crytalz specialises in 'dotwork' and symmetry tattoos. Very intricate work with amazing results!






Tom Devine does a variety of styles, all very good mind..






Mark Barnett does some amazing black and grey work, especially portraits..






Rachel McCarthy will be doing my next tattoo (a woman and rose in you're interested :wink: ) her work is very nice..






And finally, their apprentice-come-tattooist, Glenn Patrick:





All in all a great studio and I urge anyone in Birmingham or the West Midlands looking for some high quality work to pay them a visit :smile:

Info:

Name: Modern Body Art.

Location: Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.

Tel: 0121 236 0753

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://modernbodyart.co.uk/

Artists: Jo Harrison, Matt Hunt, Andy Crytalz, Tom Devine, Mark Barnett, Rachel McCarty, Glenn Patrick plus guest artists.

Services offered: Tattoos, piercings, laser tattoo removal, cosmetic tattoos.

Type of tattoos: Basically all styles of work undertaken. Specialise in custom work.

Rates: Various, I know Matt currently charges £80/ph and Rachel £70/ph.




Hope you enjoyed that write up, I'll try to do features on more studios in the near future :pingu:
Original post by greeneyedgirl
It was a cute kid though...and it does explain the girl's name tattooed on him...


:K: I suppose thats something
Reply 943
Original post by cdsmith1990
Smithy's Tattoo Blog - 01/07/11 (Part 2)


Studio Feature - Modern Body Art, Birmingham, UK.



Firstly, an introduction to Modern Body Art, the studio that does my tattoos and piercings. They have a great team of talented artists as well as regular guest spots by international artists, most recently Ivana, who does some beautiful colour work:



I think the lack of a noticeable outline really gives a 'painted on' look..


Now some work from Jo Harrison who co-owns the studio. Jo regularly tours so she can be hard to get hold of for studio work. But it's worth the wait...




And I had to show this, voted 'best use of a nipple in a tattoo' :biggrin: ...




Matt Hunt co-owns the studio with Jo. He's responsible for my full sleeve. He does a lot of Japanese / Asian work, but is very versatile:






Andy Crytalz specialises in 'dotwork' and symmetry tattoos. Very intricate work with amazing results!






Tom Devine does a variety of styles, all very good mind..






Mark Barnett does some amazing black and grey work, especially portraits..






Rachel McCarthy will be doing my next tattoo (a woman and rose in you're interested :wink: ) her work is very nice..






And finally, their apprentice-come-tattooist, Glenn Patrick:





All in all a great studio and I urge anyone in Birmingham or the West Midlands looking for some high quality work to pay them a visit :smile:

Info:

Name: Modern Body Art.

Location: Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.

Tel: 0121 236 0753

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://modernbodyart.co.uk/

Artists: Jo Harrison, Matt Hunt, Andy Crytalz, Tom Devine, Mark Barnett, Rachel McCarty, Glenn Patrick plus guest artists.

Services offered: Tattoos, piercings, laser tattoo removal, cosmetic tattoos.

Type of tattoos: Basically all styles of work undertaken. Specialise in custom work.

Rates: Various, I know Matt currently charges £80/ph and Rachel £70/ph.




Hope you enjoyed that write up, I'll try to do features on more studios in the near future :pingu:


thanks for that, I'm looking for a new studio, I look forward to your write ups
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greeneyedgirl
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Cheers for adding the FAQ request to the OP. :h:

Griffin23
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Ecosse_14
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Scotland, you say? :holmes: The family's all fae Glasgae. :awesome:


Delta_Aitch
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cdsmith1990
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Jace Falco
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Do you think we should allocate this thread as something like the "Tattoo Appreciation Soc. Chat Thread", and then create another thread purely for discussing tats/talking about them/advising? :holmes:
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Original post by zjs
Cheers for adding the FAQ request to the OP. :h: Any chance of adding a couple of lines before it to the effect of "this is the discussion thread for the Tattoo Appreciation Soc" etc? :puppyeyes:




Scotland, you say? :holmes: The family's all fae Glasgae. :awesome:


G-Town baaabyy:gangster:



Original post by zjs
Do you think we should allocate this thread as something like the "Tattoo Appreciation Soc. Chat Thread", and then create another thread purely for discussing tats/talking about them/advising? :holmes:


So we have a thread for members of the soc, then another for people perhaps looking for their first etc? :holmes:
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Original post by Griffin23
So we have a thread for members of the soc, then another for people perhaps looking for their first etc? :holmes:


Which team are you though, tbh? :ninja:

Well, not so much a thread for members as much as a spam-free thread, where all that's in there is questions about tattoos, pictures of tattoos and discussion around that as well as sketches/ideas for new designs etc.

This thread isn't that far off topic, it's just that if we divulge into chatting for a few pages, people come into the thread and think it's purely spam. Separating the two into two threads: one for general chat and discussion, the other for purely tattoo stuff, might be the easiest way to ensure that people aren't put off? :holmes:
Original post by zjs
Which team are you though, tbh? :ninja:

Well, not so much a thread for members as much as a spam-free thread, where all that's in there is questions about tattoos, pictures of tattoos and discussion around that as well as sketches/ideas for new designs etc.

This thread isn't that far off topic, it's just that if we divulge into chatting for a few pages, people come into the thread and think it's purely spam. Separating the two into two threads: one for general chat and discussion, the other for purely tattoo stuff, might be the easiest way to ensure that people aren't put off? :holmes:


Ahh I gotcha :wink: So just a little chat one to go along side the straight foward, non spammed page:tongue:

And I'd be both :ninja: I'm a member and also sketching

Seems like a good idea:holmes:
Sounds like a good idea to me, we can have the FAQs and Guides posted at the start of the actual tattoo thread for easy reference, then the other thread for general chit-chat..
shaaaaarrup you :colonhash:

:hugs:
Original post by cdsmith1990
Smithy's Tattoo Blog - 01/07/11 (Part 2)


Cheers for posting that mate. I've been really unsatisfied with the tattoo places around Derby and Stoke and with Birmingham only being a half hour away, that place could well come into consideration when I get my first :smile:
Original post by cdsmith1990

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Wow, amazing work!
Original post by zjs

Scotland, you say? :holmes: The family's all fae Glasgae. :awesome:

Glasgae? Clearly you mean Glesga :tongue: Where abouts in Glasgow?
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Check out the F&B forum for the Tat Appreciation Soc's Tattoo Thread; where the serious discussion goes down (here)

cdsmith1990
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Your blogs are excellent. If you could repost them in that thread, it'd be great. :yep:

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Original post by Scott129
Cheers for posting that mate. I've been really unsatisfied with the tattoo places around Derby and Stoke and with Birmingham only being a half hour away, that place could well come into consideration when I get my first :smile:


No worries dude, it's definitely worth the trip..

Speaking of Stoke though, have you checked out One Shot Charlies? I know of the guy that owns it, Lee Pound, and his work looks pretty cool!
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Original post by cdsmith1990
No worries dude, it's definitely worth the trip..

Speaking of Stoke though, have you checked out One Shot Charlies? I know of the guy that owns it, Lee Pound, and his work looks pretty cool!


Lee Pound is solid, his style isn't for everyone, and is also immitated by a lot of artists (not as well as him) but I love it. Reminds me of old school Sailor Jerry tatts
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Original post by Griffin23
Ahh I gotcha :wink: So just a little chat one to go along side the straight foward, non spammed page:tongue:

And I'd be both :ninja: I'm a member and also sketching

Seems like a good idea:holmes:


Made it. :h:



What you say keeps the thread alive, it's just horribly off-topic for the majority of the time. :teehee:

Original post by Ecosse_14
Wow, amazing work!

Glasgae? Clearly you mean Glesga :tongue: Where abouts in Glasgow?


Nah, Glasgae. :talkhand: Around East Kilbride. Where're you from? :holmes:
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Original post by zjs
Nah, Glasgae. :talkhand: Around East Kilbride. Where're you from? :holmes:


EK isn't even Glasgow really, pfft, it's South Lanarkshire :wink:
I'm just outside Glasgow, North Lanarkshire :yep:
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Original post by Ecosse_14
EK isn't even Glasgow really, pfft, it's South Lanarkshire :wink:
I'm just outside Glasgow, North Lanarkshire :yep:


Well, that's where they live now. Originally from in and around Glasgow, not sure where. :colondollar:
Original post by zjs
Well, that's where they live now. Originally from in and around Glasgow, not sure where. :colondollar:


Oh, I'll let you off then :wink:
Where are you from?

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