David's New Tattoo

First of all, I just wanted to thank you all for your well wishes and comments regarding my grandfather. It's a very difficult time for my family and I right now, and the fact that you all are very understanding really means a lot to me! He seems to be staying the same right now.. no better, but no worse either. He's going to have another surgery this week so hopefully it will all go well and he will get better soon!

On the other hand, it has been a bit slow in Beckhamland lately, but I will my best to catch up on what I've missed... starting with David's newest tattoo reveal. His latest ink is on his chest and it is of Jesus being lifted by three cherubs, of whom David says symbolise himself and his three sons. "It’s Jesus being carried by three cherubs and obviously the cherubs are my boys and so my thought of it is that at some point my boys are going to need to look after me and that’s what they’re doing in the picture. It means a lot."

The tattoo is the handy work of one of LA’s biggest tattoo artists, Mark Mahoney, who has worked on a long list of famous names who include Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. "He’s not a tattooist who goes on and does TV programmes. He’s low key and stays out of things and is very talented."

source: DM

Hot pics from tattoo-model Esther Hanuka

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Scalp tattoo by Amanda Ruby

Paul Naylor's awesome head piece by amanda ruby @ Squid Ink Tattoo in Folkstone, Kent UK 

Paintings from Shawn Barber's "Doll Series" tattooing at Memoir Tattoo in LA

'Untitled Skull Head', oil on panel, 10"x8", 2009-2010

'Skull Head, Right View;, oil on panel, 8"x8", 2005

'Overlapping Skull Heads', watercolor gouache and graphite on paper, 14"x11", ©2009
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Tattoos by Eric "Eno" Kuilken at Guru Tattoo in San Diego, California

Check him out at http://www.enosart.com/

Damian Robertson's latest portrait for a wolf pack sleeve

See more at www.perfectimage.ca

New tattoos from Joshua Carlton

The start of a cover up. Using the new allaprima colors. I wish more people would let me do animal tattoos on them. www.allaprimaink.com

See more at www.joshuacarlton.com

Cecil Porter: if you like his work, come get some in So Cal !!!

New Studio in Temecula now open contact me at Ceptat2@yahoo.com or call 330-507-2114
WWW.CECILPORTERTATTOOS.COM

Cecil Porter: if you like his work, come get some in So Cal !!!

New Studio in Temecula now open contact me at Ceptat2@yahoo.com or call 330-507-2114
WWW.CECILPORTERTATTOOS.COM

New skull tattoo from John Wayne at Bee Sting tattoo

Had a few hours fall into my lap today and this guy was willing for anything :) what a great surprise...right place right time :) custom design www.beestingtattoo.com done with the Dragonfly
Heres a couple of other masterpieces by John Wayne



Happy but sad at the same time, I started this sleeve in the fall of 2008 at my Motor City guest spot in Oshawa and now its done... thanx sweets for the great opportunity to ink up your whole arm...honoured.
custom design www.beestingtattoo.com done with the aaron Cain, Rich T, Neuma's, Stigams & Dragonfly's

Done! :) great fun with this piece, thanx so much for your patienec Matt. Custom design www.beestingtattoo.com
done with the Dragonfly and Stigma tattoo machines. Fusion Inks

Great times bro, so stoked I could do this for you :) custom design www.beestingtattoo.com
done with the Dragonfly and Stigma tattoo machines. Fusion Inks In this photo: Sam Clark (photos)

See more of John Waynes work at www.beestingtattoo.com

David Gets Yet Another New Tattoo

Right before David left for London with the boys, he got himself another piece of artwork... and no, not the decorative kind for your home, more like the inky kind for your body.

On David's FaceBook, the superstar soccer player posted the photo above and the following message: "I want to let you all in on something. Just had a new tattoo done by the legendary Mark Mahoney. Took six hours!"

I always thought that David was going to leave his chest area alone. I love his sleeves, I think they are sexy on him. Even though I don't really like them on most men, David pulls them off well. But I was kinda hoping he'd leave the rest alone. Can't wait to see what it is though!

source: Facebook - David Beckham

David Beckham Memorializes His Grandad in Ink

When out for dinner with his three young sons last week, there was something new and different about David and no, I'm not talking about his cast and crutches.

On the soccer star's right arm, the word "Grandad" was written. This tattoo is to memorialize his grandfather, Joseph West, who passed away late last year.

Becks was extremely close to Joe and often cited him as his ssoccer inspiration.

source: DailyMail

David Beckham Shows Off a New Tattoo

During Sunday's AC Milan vs Juventus match, David Beckham proudly showed off yet another new tattoo. This time, the soccer superstar paid tribute to his religious beliefs and had a black-and-white image of Christ drawn on his right side, based on a painting called The Man Of Sorrows by Catholic artist Matthew R. Brooks.

Here is a close up view of David's new tattoo. What do you all think of it? Personally, tattoos can be a bit "iffy" for me because I prefer them on some people whereas others I don't. David just so happens to be one of those people who looks unbelievable either way, imo. The latest tattoo I think is interesting but I liked it a bit better when he just had the sleeves and his back - I hope he doesn't start adding to his stomach/torso area...

By the way, AC Milan beat Juventus 3-0. Here are a few pictures from the match - I love how the fog adds an unexpected hint of sexiness to the pics!

Source: DailyMail & Zimbio

*Thanks to: Catherine from www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com, Monica, Chris, Lauren... and everyone else who let me know about this.

The Beckhams will be "Together Forever"

About a week ago I mentioned to you all that Victoria and David Beckham got matching Hebrew phrases on their wrists to comemorate their 10th wedding anniversary. We all were speculating what it said but never got any clear enough shots to truly translate it. Well, when Victoria arrived at LAX the other night, the paparazzi did manage to get a translatable shot. The tattoo reads Be'yakhad, Le'Olmey Ad which means together forever and ever or together forever, eternally - either one, means the same thing. I think it is very sweet.

*Thanks Michelle!

photo via: www.zigazig-ha.com

The Beckham's Permanently Mark their 10th Anniversary

David and Victoria Beckham certainly love tattoos! They each have several and they all pertain to either marriage or family. Their most recent additions were to commemorate their tenth wedding anniversary. The couple had yet another Hebrew phrase inked on the inside of their left wrists. The new tattoos sit underneath the initials they each have - Victoria a 'DB' and David a 'VB'. I haven't come across a photo that is clear enough for translating but if anyone happens to decipher what they mean, please let me know :)

David Beckham's Newest Tattoo

Honestly, I kind of figured that the Beckhams were going to commemorate their milestone anniversary with some new ink - but I figured it was going to be something they both would do (like the initials and roman numerals on their wrists, as well as the Hebrew phrase). Well, it's safe to say that David has added to his collection. The soccer superstar added a row of black roses on his left arm. They sit above his portrait of Victoria. I wonder if Mrs. Beckham did something as well?

UPDATE: Apparently each rose symbolises a year of his marriage to wife Victoria. There is a total of 10.

*Thanks to all who noticed this!

*Rant* Covering Myself

And I don't mean with long sleeves and long pants.

Since I've been discussing my trip to Hell City, I've gotten more than the usual interest in both my current tattoos and those I have planned. More than I hate anything, I hate the "Are you going to cover yourself in them?". Most people are genuinely curious, but tend to say it like there's something morally wrong with it. Some people are just being assholes about it and look down their nose at me because no having tattoos gives them some kind of moral high ground.

For the record, it's the question I hate the most. If I want to cover myself, that's my decision. I'm an adult and I'm perfectly capable of handling the consequences of my actions. I don't need to be reminded that they're not socially acceptable. Do you think I somehow missed that memo every day of my life when someone stares at me for too long or I have to wear a sweater in July? Just shut up about it. Seriously. I don't comment about habits of yours that I think are strange. I don't comment if you want a boob job or a nose job or to dye your hair. You have your forms of modification, I have mine.

Please do me a favor and keep it to yourself. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by losing my temper at the wrong time over it. I know most people have know way of knowing the frequency with which I find myself answering this question. Consider this your public service announcement. I know what I'm doing, so please respect that, and keep it to yourself.

PSA: Bandaging Your Tattoos

As I think I've mentioned, I've been on Yahoo answers a ton trying to spread the gospel of tattoo goodness. What I've noticed more than anything is how many people suggest keeping a tattoo bandaged for more than a few hours and, what's worse, with Saran wrap. In short, DON'T DO IT.

A tattoo is an open wound (duh) and wounds need to breathe. The only reason they're even bandaged in the first place is because of the bleeding. I even use the term "bandaged" loosely because I don't think Saran wrap counts. It certainly doesn't stop the bleeding and it creates a bacteria playground. That aside, once you've had it on for a few hours, let that puppy breathe.

I would only advocate bandaging with actual guaze and then Saran wrap if you know you're going to be getting into something that might cause infection. Yard work comes to mind. Once you're done, take it off immediately. Keeping it bandaged will just slow the whole process down because it isn't getting the chance to heal properly. Ever kept a bandaid on a cut constantly and it took forever to heal? There's a reason for that.

I hope that all my readers (har har) have the good sense to not do that, but I just had to get it out there. Say no to bandaging!

Vampire Bunnies and Painted Ladies

If it were kosher to steal a tattoo, I would totally steal this one:



I was obsessed with Bunnicula as a kid. I don't know who this person is who got this tattoo, but s/he is my hero. I wonder if I can convince Danielle to modify it for me so it's not outright stealing, just a homage?

Speaking of Danielle, she'll be working on me in the near future. Of course I couldn't find the damn picture that was my inspiration, but she knew what I was talking about. She seems super sweet and I already know she's got talent. I'm really looking forward to meeting her and working with her. Plus, it's nice to support ladies in the industry and new business owners.

Lucy's still itchy and peeling. I'm kind of over it now. I'd really prefer that she just be finished healing. *sigh* I'll be sure to put some Benadryl cream on her before I go to bed. It was really damn distracting last night. Ol' Blue Balls could probably use some as well. Though he doesn't bother me nearly as much. Probably because he takes up less space. Or I'm just deluding myself into thinking he's less itchy because Lucy itches so damn much. *whine*

I can't wait until Ol' Blue Balls is healed. Then I can have bubble baths again. Joy. At least until we put the pirate hat on him...