Friends Tattoos

"Fangs" Drummer, Joe

Lego

Sadly these tattooed Lego people are not part of a new Lego range. They're actually part of an advert for the Extrafine Pilot Pen, and the advert was to show how super fine the pen nib was. Regardless, i think that they are great pieces of art and amazingly intricate.

Plasters fit for a Sailor

The Tattooed Car

Now this is one of the strangest uses of tattoo design that i've seen in a long while. This is the Limited Edition Ed Hardy Smart Car. The car is available in both black and white, and each car is numbered and personally autographed by Christian Audigier. With price being roughly $23,000, on top of the price of the actual smart car! This will cetainly be one for only the die-hard fans of the brand.

Tattoo Racing Suits

This tattooed racing suit was created by the famous protective gear for motorcyclists manufacturer, Dainese. The suit was created using lasers to "tattoo" the leather, and combines traditional Samuri and Maori style tattoos. With the combination of what is seen as two very masculine subjects: traditional tattoos and motorbike racing, could this design be any more macho?

They'd make a good couple.

Rab the kelt

Rab, a friend of my mums, is a self taught tattoo artist from Glasgow. I gave him a short interview and below is some of his work.
                                                                                                                     

1. How did you get into tattooing / did you teach yourself?

A. I’ve been an artist for years and a few folk had said I should give tattooing a try, so when a friend offered to buy me a tattoo kit in exchange for a few free tattoos, I jumped at the chance. I practiced on fruit and practice plastic skin for a long time before I done my 1st real tattoo…There is so much you need to know before you start tattooing for real. The hygiene aspect of tattooing is very important. As well as all the techniques and styles .Nothing can prepare you for real living skin....

2. Whats your favorite styles of tattoo / least favourite ?

A. I seem to be working in greyscale or just black at the moment. I would not say I’ve not found any style I don’t enjoy doing. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
3. Do you have the one style of tattoos you do ? Or do you do a variety?

A. My style is to do anything the customer likes, I love celtic art and hope to specialise in that, but in the meantime I’ll do anything that comes along.

4. Do you tattoo yourself ?

A. I have been advised that tattooing yourself is not a good idea, so not at the moment.

5. Where do you get your business from , do you work at home , tattoo parties, shop ... ?

A. I’ve been working on friends and friends of friends…I did advertise on gumtree a few times. I work from home but hope to work in a studio at some time in the future.

6.. Any advice you would give to someone who is wanting to start a career as a tattoo artist?

A. Apart from practicing your drawing shading and colouring, I would say get some tattoos and watch what the artist is doing. Ask questions and let them know you are interested in becoming a tattoo artist.

                                               I love this tattoo by Rab, its gorgeous.

 

Some Celtic inspired designs, including a very detailed Celtic cross

 

Link to site - www.rabthekelt.co.uk

Braille Tattoo

One the many new invovations in body modification is Braille tattooing. The tattoo was thought up by Klara Jirkova from the University of Art in Berlin, and is made by placing implants under your skin such as small beads or an embossed plate in whatever text you want it to say. This great inovation means even more people can now enjoy tattoos.

Kris Van Assche S/S 2009

Joining in on the tattoos on the catwalk craze is Kris Van Assche, with his S/S 2009 collection. His models paraded down the catwalk featuring sailor inspired tattoos across their arms, necks and chests.

Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2009

For his Spring 2009 RTW collection, Karl Lagerfeld used "metal tattoo" bracelets and necklaces as accessories. The bracelets and necklaces feature intricate designs with a winged creature winding round the models arms and necks. The winged tattoos also appeared in the hair of models. I thought the softer, intricate tattoos worked really well with the strong clothing designs.

Tattooed Dishes

These dishes are by tattoo artist Paul Timman and their design has been inspired by the traditional Japanese tattooing style Irezumi. The talented Mr.Timman is a tattooist by trade and has even worked on Angelina Jolie, before turning his hand to creating this beautiful dishware.

Glow in the dark?

 

These tattoos are a little different to your average. They are black light-reactive tattoos only appear once under a UV light,so you can cover yourself in tattoos and no-one would ever know, perfect for the more shy and retiring types...

Diamond Tattoo by Shimansky

 

 
South African model and 'Shimansky' brand ambassador Minki van der Westhuizen wore South African luxury jeweller Shimansky’s most expensive tattoo, valued at $924,000. This unique creation isn't actually a tattoo but involved 612 Shimansky Ideal Cut.5 carat diamonds. They were attatched to Minki's skin using a water-based adhesive, this 'diamond tattoo' is only temporary which is unfortunate as it took a brutal eight hours!

Dior Eyes - Pain free eye tattooing ?

                             

These contacts were launched by John Galliano in 2004 but this is the first time I have came across them through another blog.  The contacts feature a circle of glitter, gold or balck to outline the iris and also showcase the famous CD logo on the contact which makes them rather special. 'Dior Eyes' are currently on sales in stores throughout Europe & retail at between $100 to $145. They come in either standard or luxury cases and can be worn for two months at a time. This is the new style of luxury branding.

Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring 2011

Louis Vuitton is the latest fashion brand to jump on the bandwagon of temporary tattoos being featured on their catwalks. In the latest Menswear collection LV had Marc Jacobs tattooist Scott Campbell spray the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram on to the male models necks to imitate "tattooed-on scarves". After seeing the sucess of Chanel's temporary tattoos it is clear LV is hoping that it will appeal to their most loyal fans and be a sucess in the way Chanel's were.

One of the many customized bags by Scott Campbell, below.

The design artist Scott Cambell is applying to a male model during the show replicates the design on the above bag.