a tattoo study

I'm a bit irritated. Thus the birth of this study. I'm really a tattoo snob, but I've realized I don't have enough information to warrant it, so I'm on a hunt for more. I've become a collector, with 10 tattoos now, but they are disjointed and unplanned, except for being generally symmetrical. I'm trying to find what info. is generally available for the discerning collector.

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vintage temporary pin-ups tattoos

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done by bjorn liebner

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My fabulous legpiece, made by the amazing Fröken Kaos at PMS-tattoo in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Charlie Petty on Best Ink

https://www.facebook.com/people/Christina-Charlie-Petty/1080872560

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The detail in this is amazing… I wish I knew who did it.

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The tattoo was done by Johnick from Russia. Thanks to adenc for the info! 

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Super realistic tattoo by Den Yakovlev. (via play, on www.illusion.scene360.com)

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Tattoo Artist Magazine blog!! Its been a while I know!!! http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2012/03/15/guen-douglas-how-to-avoid-tattoo-plagiarism/ (Taken with instagram)

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Rick Genest

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“If you’ve been paying attention to Lady Gaga and Mugler lately, then you’ve probably noticed the unconventional 24-year-old model Rick Genest a.ka. “Zombie Boy.”

What you may not know about model Rick Genest, is that over the years, he has spent more than £4,075 Canadian on full body tattoos in his quest to become a living zombie.

The tattooed model originally gained fame in Canada as the star attraction in a Montreal freak show circus where he starred in a play that showcased the seven deadly sins (Genest played Sloth).”

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done by emily rose murray 

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I love this style

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1. White tattoos will bleed off surrounding color and should never applied near or in contact of a colored tattoo.

2. They show best on a light or fair complexion types of skin. If your skin has a lot of freckles the tattoo may appear uneven or flecked, and on darker skin, show as a transparent...

3. The coloring used in a white tattoo is much thicker than other colors, and because of this it is slightly raised above the skin, giving i the appearance of a brand or scar.

4. White tattoo color is also more susceptible to sun damage and will fade much quicker than traditional color, causing them to turn a dirty blond color or even disappear altogether. In order to maintain their original look, touch ups may be required.

5. The color in white ink tattoos is more difficult to pull from the skin, than colored tattoos, and may require more lazar treatments if you decide to have them removed.

6. The primary appeal of this type of tattoo is its subtle, but unique and distinctive look, often appearing as a brand, but with more intricate markings, and a quicker healing time than a brand.

When searching for a tattoo artist, ask for someone who is experienced in this style, make sure they’re going to use pure white color, and as always, ask to see examples of their work.

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Ramon Maiden

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http://www.ramonmaiden.com/

http://ramonmaiden.tumblr.com/

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done by matteo pasqualin, Rome, Italy

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Amsterdam tattoo art Angelique Houtkamp and Job de quay old school western traditional pin up. Inked Magazine australia.

Angelique Houtkamp Tattoo Darling: The Art of Angelique Houtkamp

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Angelique Houtkamp Tattoo Mystique: The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp

Angelique Houtkamp All Killer No Filler: Black and White Linedrawings

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Flash

"A tattoo flash is a stereotypical[1] tattoo design printed or drawn on paper or cardboard, and may be regarded as a species of industrial design. It is typically displayed on the walls of tattoo parlors and in binders to give walk-in customers ideas for tattoos. Most traditional tattoo flash was designed for rapid tattooing and used in "street shops", tattoo shops that handle a large volume of generic tattoos.[2]

Flash is either drawn by the individual tattooer for display and use in his own studio, or traded and sold among other tattooers. Hand-drawn, local tattoo flash was largely replaced by professional "flash artists" who produced prints of copyrighted flash and sold them at conventions or through the Internet. By the turn of the new century (2000), most tattoo studios have become custom shops with the flash serving as more of a reference for ideas. Most designs are created by the tattoo from an idea brought in by the customer. Once again tattoo flash is being produced by the individual tattooers for display in their own studios and to be traded or sold to other tattoooers. There is no standard size for tattoo flash, but it is commonly found on 11x14 inch prints in North America, and at A3 paper size in Europe. Tattoo flash may or may not come with an outline, also known as a line drawing. This outline is typically printed on a separate sheet. This is convenient for the tattoo artist, who would otherwise have to draw the linework for themselves."

But what's the real story?

One source of tattoo flash books