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Bangkok Ink and Ajarn Ohr
Even though I wanted my first tattoo to be a traditional Thai Sak Yant, this wasn’t the case. Eventually in December of the same year in which I got my first tattoo from Sean Parry,…
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Sak Yants, The Traditional Tattoos of Thailand
Gao Yord Sak Yant by Thai Sacred Tattoos Around 10 years before I got my first tattoo, I wasn’t at a point of even considering or looking for potential tattoo artists. To be honest, I…
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The Nordic Tattoos of Sean Parry
My very first tattoo was quite an ambitious half chest/back/sleeve by Sean Parry aka Sacred Knot Tattoo. Sean’s traditional Nordic/European style of knotwork, mythical beasts, ancient gods, and protective symbols are all done in black…
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The Snakes of Mirko
Snakes! My mother hates them but I’ve always loved them! They are fascinating creatures, and often very deadly. Snakes have been a part of the mythology of many cultures and are symbolic of healing, fertility…
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A Little Birdie in Prague
While in the Czech Republic I decided to visit Nayana at Hell.cz for my second aesthetic based tattoo. My design for her would be a swallow with the head as a skull. The swallow tattoo…
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The Reality of Touch Ups
No matter how skilled the artist is, sometimes the ink just doesn’t hold within the skin after the tattoo has been completed. After a month of healing I noticed that the ink in my top…
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Indonesian Traditional Hand Poking
Many of the regions within South East Asia have a rich historical tattoo culture. In today’s world the younger ink enthusiasts tend to prefer more contemporary tattoo styles and trends, and most tattoo studios cater…
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Personal Sigils by Watsun Atkinsun
Watsun has a unique style of art in that he creates sigils based off words chosen either by him or the receiver of the tattoo. His style resonated with me immediately but getting hold of…
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The Lettering Tattoos of Stanislav Gromov
On my second trip to Prague I met up with Stanislav Gromov (originally from Russia) who has a style which is reminiscent of urban graffiti although it has evolved into a much darker form of…
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Ajarn Matthieu and Ajarn Rung
While attending the London tattoo convention I met a married Ajarn (teacher/master in Thai) couple who both did traditional Thai Sak Yants. Ajarn Matthieu is originally from Réunion Island (fun fact: as Réunion is part…