Crystal Meth....Uhhhm... I Mean Ball

Here's a picture of a dragon Florencio started a while back. It took 3 light-years to complete.


I think I'll get some pictures of the new shop up sometime next week. We still have to unpack some stuff. When it's all done, I'll let you in on it.
If you can't wait, then drop by and say hi.

Veni Vidi Vasi

We came, we saw, we went on!

So, we just moved all our stuff to the new location. It's always a reality check when you realize you have like ten times more stuff than you thought you did.
It's not untill you actually start moving every thing that you realize how much crap actually fits into a small shop like this.

It is going to be a busy weekend trying to get as much stuff done as possible. I think we'll still need a week or two to get everything on the right place and start settling down.

Looking promising already, I would have liked to post a picture of how it's looking now, but the camera is in one of the boxes, and I'm not feeling like playing hide and go seek right now.

The shop will be open normal hours again as of Tuesday, and the new address is:

Bunker Tattoo
St. Annastraat 12a
Breda

Feel free to drop by if you're in the neighbourhood.

This Post Was Totally...

Ball Point Pen Drawings...

I was just playing around with a Bic ball point pen... It was laying on the table at the hotel room.... Curves & soul...





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Quick! Hide The Evidence

Willem killed two dragons with a bat today!

Two dragons just minding their own business on a cloudy spring day.

When all of a sudden Willem the barbarian, kicks in the door and smashes their faces with his bat.

Not The Best Picture In The World

A little common swallow Florencio did a while back, I wasn't sure to post it at first because the picture is really bad.
The image is a bit distorted aswell, so you will have to use your imagination on this one. And just trust me when I say it's way cooler in real life.

We Like To Move It, Move It

We just got back all the way from the Breda convention.
It was an exhausting long 10 minute trip all the way to the venue. But we survived.

Now getting ready to move everything over to the new shop some time  this week. In contrary to popular belief and rumors, we are not going to close the shop for 2 weeks nor are we going to re-build. Don't know who started that rumor, but I've heard it a couple of times the past weeks.

We are open all the way trough the move.

We also picked up a couple of copies of the new book 'Dutch Tattoo Studios', you can pick one up here if you are interested.

Imani is tattooing in ATL again!!

Drop by City of Ink and check out the work of Imani...this lady has TALENT!! She came all the way down from DC so y'all show her love....if you want to get a tattoo by her while she is in ATL call 404-525-4465 or the number posted on the flyer below...


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Inspire Your City: Foundation

At City of Ink we take pride in "Following Dreams" and inspiring the next person... A few months ago me & Artist, Kevin Harp (Mr.Soul) visited a school and spoke with the students.... This is something i do for my own personal reasons....my mother was my main role model in my life.. But I also had great male role models... Ray Mapp, Billy G, Bro.Musa, and Mr.Bailey from Asheville High....These men helped me become the man I am today and I'm thankful... So I follow my heart and try to do what they did for me growing up. If you want to try to change the world your in.. Start with the city you live in... Inspire your city... If you would like for me to speak at your school please call: 404-644-1912 or miyasart@gmail.com


























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J is for Junkie [Full Length]

Greedmont TV presents a documentary by Corey Davis on a group crack addicts in Atlanta who live outside in a small cove behind a Texaco, infamously dubbed as the “Living Room.” They share their stories and tell us what it’s like to battle with a deadly addiction to crack-cocaine. “Growing up I never had a father, because he was out running the streets getting high… Right around the time I was born, the mid 80′s, African-American communities across the country was struck by the crack epidemic. Which robbed us our prideful culture and instantly perverted it into a counter-culture where playgrounds became warzones and families were destroyed.” [Directed by Corey Davis]

“Gritty and inspiring” -Damon Dash




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Big KRIT on twitter...

This made my day...Big KRIT hit me up on twitter today.... That's all I been listening to since it dropped.... I respect how this young man is reppin for the SOUTH.... Bout to go cop that New Killer Mike too... The REAL South is coming back!!!


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Dots Are People Too!

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Lastnight in Houston, Texas....

Step 1: freehand the design directly on the skin using sharpie markers.... Following the natural shape of his arm...








Step 2: outline & solid blacks are finished...I used a bold outline to make the main subject matters pop out more....





Step 3: soft smooth shading to finish this piece up.... This was a fun session.. It was his first piece of body art... It was an honor I was picked to do it... Thank you














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12th Needle Art Convention

Who is joining is at our hometown tattoo convention this weekend?

Needle Art Convention.

rory

rory, originally uploaded by Tony @ 'Kirituhi Tattoo'.

Plain outline only tribal design, 3/4 arm, chect and shoulder blade. Unique!

plainstoked

plainstoked, originally uploaded by Tony @ 'Kirituhi Tattoo'.

An unusual, plain but beautiful Maori inspied kirituhi tattoo.

jay

jay, originally uploaded by Tony @ 'Kirituhi Tattoo'.

Jay's Maori inspired kirituhi design enbodies, protection, wisdom and strength.

kwood

kwood, originally uploaded by Tony @ 'Kirituhi Tattoo'.

Keirans 3/4 sleeve celebrates hi Naval career and connection to the sea with this Maori influenced kirituhi tattoo.

abbomatt

abbomatt, originally uploaded by Tony @ 'Kirituhi Tattoo'.

A Aboriginal Pelican or Puffin design was bought in from Matt, very interesting to do unique artwork.

Classic MB "Ankh" Tattoo

I took it wayyyy back to my tattoo roots again...I did my first ankh in 1993... They became very popular in the urban community around 1995... I took a break from doing them because they became a trend...but I decided to bring them back after tattooing Zulu out in LA and Erykah Badu promoting me on twitter... It might be a sign.... It was my very first tattoo.... 360 degrees





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Albert Einstein Tattoo

Just finished this tattoo on my homie, Axe aka Celebrity... albert einstein... He asked me to sign my signature.. Thats dope.. I'm honored


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Wind, Fire & Water Tattoo

Smooth soft shading was the mission... Inspired by wind, fire, water, and women...








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Part Deux

Half done, Half healed, Half fresh, makes 1,5 tattoos!

Friday 13

All Friday 13ths should be international-bloggers-days-off.

Don't you guys think so too?

Bunker Outdoors

Who is dropping by for a BBQ this summer, at the new and improved Bunker Tattoo with outdoors BBQ facility?

Portrait + Leg Piece Tattoo

I just finished this leg piece...I lose count of the hours so don't ask lol... It was a cool relaxed session... Thanks a lot your a warrior!




















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I'm Blue, Dabadi Dabadai

Blue koi, is having a blue day. Dabadi Dabadai