Gay Pride and Wizards

Well folks Pride was this weekend and I suspect many of you are just now recovering from all the magic and love that was in the air, maybe a few spirited beverages in there as well. Although Pride might be over I still have a fantastic story for you from the weekend. Two lovely young ladies named Eva And Lynn came in and got the human rights project logo. Basically a plus sign for those of you who are unfamiliar with the project or movement. But if u turn it sideways it a pause button to freeze time in that perfect moment when they fell in love (yes I came up with that second one). They are madly in love and were as cute as a flying miniature elephant in a tree wearing a bow! We all had some laughs talked and I found out they were figure skaters who knew a fellow skater that I went to highschool with. It's a small world folks so hug and love everyone you meet!

Later in my day a few Pride visitors came in to the shop and wouldn't you know it they were super big Harry Potter fan's, as I'am one as well it seemed like destiny. Well Michelle was a Potter fan and her friend loved Snape from Slytherin (you can boo). Of course I couldn't bring myself to do the Snape tattoo so I did this awesome Harry Potter glasses and lightning bolt tattoo on Michelle. I didn't realize till later that it was her first tattoo, which she sat perfectly for. It was one of the funniest tattoos ever despite its simplistic nature. Also take note of others online and notice my Harry Potter scar goes the right way! Loved all the people I got to meet on this awesome Pride weekend!

Forget the Bull, Ride the Pig!

A long long time ago I knew a girl who was tough on me and helped keep me level headed and always gave me advice. Ten years later she is still doing these things for me as one of my favorite people and best friends. After all these years and adventures together she finally let me tattoo her. This is one of the first few pieces on a leg sleeve of cartoons she loves! Couldn't be more stoked about colorful cartoon tattoos! We started with Grr from Invader Zim and are doing Dory from finding Nemo soon. Many more to come and thanks Sarah for the opportunity to give you a sexier leg than you started with.

Reinventing A Classic!

Every now and then lightning strikes and you catch it in a bottle! I've never been a shameless self promoter but I think this one time I will have to do just that and toot my own horn. A young lady came in on a whim and she has always wanted a breast cancer ribbon for her first tattoo. After about three unsuccessful attempts I came up with this butterfly/heart/breast cancer ribbon. Now don't be a greedy ass an play this off as your own because it's my lightning in a bottle. I'm just so happy with this tattoo that it's hard to contain it!!!

Hello Kitty!

Hello Kitty how you been? Oh just getting regal! I did this little cutie pie the other day on a wrist and let me tell u what a small wrist it was. Her sister got a minnie mouse from another artist at the shop so it seems to be a family thing to get adorable cartoon tattoos. Until next time folks.

Crowned Prince

You know the old saying, you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince! Well a customer of mine came in and got this to commemorate her finding the love of her life! she had planned a summer wedding and wanted this tattoo after only having one other tattoo twenty years ago. She and her finance came in and we shared stories and love of the renaissance fair. She sat like a champ and started to laugh hysterically at the end when it got a little painful for her. Loved meeting them and I'm honored to do this tattoo because she swore she wouldn't get anymore after this one.

Big Guy on a Cloud Proud

You've seen it before and chances are you will see it again. I 'd like to think we rocked out this one for all the peps sitting on clouds in heaven and especially the big guy with the beard! A young gentleman came in and wanted this classic design for his first tattoo. He had another version done poorly and I told him we'd take this up a notch or to. hopefully you agree but if not he loved and thats what matters. Keep coming back kids for more updates and thanks for looking! 

Ancient Eye

Welcome folks the leader in fresh ideas is Mr.Joel thus far who came in a while back and got a space shark from me. Now he weighs in with this really rocking Eye of Horus! we took the standard one and revamped it into a cool mixture of several variations. loved how it came out and hopefully Joel will have more ideas for me to ink up for the visual stimulation of your peepers! 

Knuckle Sandwich

The double knuckle sandwich is what monday or my friday which ever you prefer to say brought me. A gentlemen came in and said he was having a rough week and wanted a tattoo to get it back on the good foot! He didn't have any idea what he wanted but knew he wanted something. On his way out the door to get his I.D. and money he said what about a brass knuckle? I said I loved the idea and since the shop has the same moniker it really was a perfect fit! Drew it up and he came back shortly after and we rocked this fist sized knuckle out to finish off my week!

Old School Loves Graphite

In this digital medium age were kids know how to use photoshop but don't know cursive and have never had a pen pale it is refreshing to have someone come in and get a paper and pencil tattoo. He brought in his own design and I cleaned it up as well as made it slightly different while keeping his original idea intact. Just saying to all you young kids out there....see pencils and paper can be cool it doesn't always have to involve a computer. I encourage u to enjoy this tattoo and write someone a letter or better yet lets bring back wax stamped sealed letters like the olden days!

Space the Final Frontier

Space the final frontier for......sharks? I think so! Randomly I was wearing a shirt with a space shark on it. A customer was in watching his girlfriend getting tattooed and he was looking for some ideas for a tattoo. He says to me, "That shirt is awesome I should get that tattooed!" I told him lets do it and that he should come back tomorrow. Low and behold he shows up and we rock out this space shark! I'm not sure the artist of the original shirt design but I would love to give him his due for the rad design I got to tattoo. If any of you out there want some weird animals in crazy situations just get at me with an email! Until next time cats and kittens.

Moving On Up!!!!

Well folks it's about that time that to update you on my new working situation. The owner of the shop I previously worked at decided it was time I went to the big leagues and move to his other shop location. The shop is located in Uptown, yup thats right folks lots of fixed gears, nerd glasses, and sexy people! The shop is called Brass Knuckle Tattoo Studio so come down and check out my new digs and get something colorful and cute! My days off are tuesday and wednesday, otherwise I will be there 11am-9pm the rest of the week! Shop phone is 612-871-4249 and the addy is 2817 Hennepin Ave. Mpls, MN 55408 just north of old chicago in uptown. Look forward to seeing all my people!