The Tattooed Poets Project: Theresa Senato Edwards

We are launching this second volume of the Tattooed Poets Project with Theresa Senato Edwards.

Theresa seemed like the ideal candidate to kick off the month, as she is the devoted editor of Holly Rose Review, a poetry and tattoo literary arts journal.

Theresa has four tattoos, and picked two to share with us here on Tattoosday.

Her first tattoo was this Celtic symbol on the left part of her upper back:
A closer look:


Theresa tells us that this is the:

"Celtic symbol for motherhood, two dots representing my two sons. The goldish dot for Richard, his birthday in November (November birthstone); the red dot for Troy, his birthday in July (July birthstone). I had asked my younger son, Troy, if he thought it would be cool to have his artwork on my skin forever. He did, so he drew it for me, looking at a pic I got off the internet. Tattoo by Mike Calamita, Lasting Impression Tattooing in Hopewell Junction, NY."

My favorite of Theresa's four tattoos was the third one she received, this holly rose:

Theresa explains that this holly rose is

"a holly branch wrapped around a bloomed red/purplish rose with thorned stem.... [and] symbolizes my parents: my dad's birthday was in December; the holly is one of the plants that represents December. My mom's birthday was in June; the rose represents June. They have both been dead for more than 15 years. I had this done in their memory. That's also where the title of Holly Rose Review comes from, although I didn't know that at the time I got the tattoo. Also done by Mike Calamita."

Check out Theresa's poem "Holly Rose," about this tattoo, over at BillyBlog. You can read more of Theresa's work over on her blog here.

Thanks again to Theresa for helping kick off our second annual Tattooed Poets Project!

The Tattooed Poets Project: Theresa Senato Edwards

We are launching this second volume of the Tattooed Poets Project with Theresa Senato Edwards.

Theresa seemed like the ideal candidate to kick off the month, as she is the devoted editor of Holly Rose Review, a poetry and tattoo literary arts journal.

Theresa has four tattoos, and picked two to share with us here on Tattoosday.

Her first tattoo was this Celtic symbol on the left part of her upper back:
A closer look:


Theresa tells us that this is the:

"Celtic symbol for motherhood, two dots representing my two sons. The goldish dot for Richard, his birthday in November (November birthstone); the red dot for Troy, his birthday in July (July birthstone). I had asked my younger son, Troy, if he thought it would be cool to have his artwork on my skin forever. He did, so he drew it for me, looking at a pic I got off the internet. Tattoo by Mike Calamita, Lasting Impression Tattooing in Hopewell Junction, NY."

My favorite of Theresa's four tattoos was the third one she received, this holly rose:

Theresa explains that this holly rose is

"a holly branch wrapped around a bloomed red/purplish rose with thorned stem.... [and] symbolizes my parents: my dad's birthday was in December; the holly is one of the plants that represents December. My mom's birthday was in June; the rose represents June. They have both been dead for more than 15 years. I had this done in their memory. That's also where the title of Holly Rose Review comes from, although I didn't know that at the time I got the tattoo. Also done by Mike Calamita."

Check out Theresa's poem "Holly Rose," about this tattoo, over at BillyBlog. You can read more of Theresa's work over on her blog here.

Thanks again to Theresa for helping kick off our second annual Tattooed Poets Project!

The Tattooed Poets Project, Volume II

April is National Poetry Month!

Last April, I launched, with the cooperation of poets across the country (and one across the Pond), the "Tattooed Poets Project".

In addition to the "regular" Tattoosday features, every day in April we featured the tattoos of poets. Each post featured poet-contributed photos, with a link back to BillyBlog, where one of their poems was posted on the corresponding day.

Not all the poems were tattoo-related, but many were.

This year, we are resuming the project again, featuring more poets, and a few returning ones.

I enjoyed this adventure last year and am looking forward to another successful April!

The Tattooed Poets Project, Volume II

April is National Poetry Month!

Last April, I launched, with the cooperation of poets across the country (and one across the Pond), the "Tattooed Poets Project".

In addition to the "regular" Tattoosday features, every day in April we featured the tattoos of poets. Each post featured poet-contributed photos, with a link back to BillyBlog, where one of their poems was posted on the corresponding day.

Not all the poems were tattoo-related, but many were.

This year, we are resuming the project again, featuring more poets, and a few returning ones.

I enjoyed this adventure last year and am looking forward to another successful April!

Tom's Sleeve is Based on Faith

I don't know what it was about March, but this final post of the month is the third featuring ink from a member of our Armed Forces.

Tom is eventually going to have a full sleeve that accentuates his faith. The top of the arm is done, with the main focus on the guardian angel on his bicep:


His grandfather passed before he was born and he has always thought of him as the guardian angel that watched over him.

This piece was inked at Aces & Eights Tattoo in Augusta, Georgia.

He also has a couple of tattoos featuring angels on the inside of his bicep and on the outer section of his upper arm as well:


These were done at Third Dimension Tattoos in Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania

Tom is a member of HHC 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division.

Thanks to Tom for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!

Tom's Sleeve is Based on Faith

I don't know what it was about March, but this final post of the month is the third featuring ink from a member of our Armed Forces.

Tom is eventually going to have a full sleeve that accentuates his faith. The top of the arm is done, with the main focus on the guardian angel on his bicep:


His grandfather passed before he was born and he has always thought of him as the guardian angel that watched over him.

This piece was inked at Aces & Eights Tattoo in Augusta, Georgia.

He also has a couple of tattoos featuring angels on the inside of his bicep and on the outer section of his upper arm as well:


These were done at Third Dimension Tattoos in Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania

Tom is a member of HHC 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division.

Thanks to Tom for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!

Batoverload

Holy Bat-Tattoos, Randy Engelhard!

Chin up!

I love these sad looking old school ladies, from Rachi Brains

Chin up!

I love these sad looking old school ladies, from Rachi Brains

buterfly tattoo

Shooting Star Tattoo

Shooting Star Tattoo and Designs


Shooting star tattoo is one of the most sought after tattoo designs. their popularity continues to increase because they are attractive and eye catching. Symbolic value of shooting star tattoo is connected to the belief that this type of stars make wishes come true. It is believed that if someone wanted on a falling star, his wish will be fulfilled. People who choose to ink tattoos himself with shooting stars and symbolic designs with the hope that they bring whatever they want will be disbursed to them. Typical designs incorporate both small and large stars that reduces the size as the stars reach the bottom of the design. This image is often very interesting and nice to look at. The result is a magical tattoos many stars sprinkled throughout certain areas of the body or skin. As the star continues to decline in size, they seem small trinkets that successfully covers an area of substantial without being too big. This is a symbol of good luck is a good interesting and meaningful. Some people may shy away from shooting star tattoo and design but the fact is that certain types of tattoos that is suitable for both men and women.




The types of tattoos symbolize luck, success, and the desire for good things in life. they are also a concept of opportunities when they arise won. We briefly falling star means that valuable time should not be allowed to travel. Shooting stars are also often referred to as a falling star. Falling star tattoos are becoming more commonplace and they are highly recommended for people who want to make a statement without being too much on it. They are a chance for people to express how they feel and give others the idea of who they are and what they feel about life. That is why it is always important to choose a tattoo design that one would be comfortable with for a long time. Shooting star tattoo design is an amazing art form and a skilled artist can bring the wonders of the stars in the skin of a person. Tattooing is an investment in good body art can be for public view or personal pleasure and reflection.




There are many types of shooting star tattoo designs and is based on personal tastes and preferences that determine what a tattoo will eventually look like. With imagination and creativity, shooting star designs can be incorporated into other forms for people who want to distance themselves from more conventional tattoo designs. Popular design is the image of stars of different sizes scattered in the design to provide a sense of distant falling star. Ideally, this should be a standard image but to make it more unique, more images could be around the design. These images cover a tattoo deigns fire and photographs can be framed in the beautiful stars. Aesthetic composition of shooting star tattoo is the main reason why more people choose to ink this particular design in different parts of their bodies. This design has a cultural or spiritual significance to some people but for others, undeniable beauty of the tattoo was enough to convince them to try it. famous celebrities are not left out of the trend and there is high demand for tattoos shooting star in the entertainment industry. It also inspired many young people and young people in care to select a design.




Presentations typical shooting star tattoo design is a big star who provides the focal point. A small number of stars that continues to decline in size as they gradually move away from big stars in big stars surround channels. Design is usually done with black ink, but the use of bright, varied colors are also encouraged. Women especially like to use bright colors on their star tattoos. They also add more magic to design by placing the pictures other than small stars. Design standards provide the basis or background for what the tattoo might look like but the tattoo artist can add something extra to make a tattoo that is truly unique. The key advantages of shooting star tattoo is that they are simple and easy for skilled artists to create. Creativity is essential during the process and it is important for artists to have a clear understanding of the types of tattoos that someone wants. To gather ideas on the best style for taking pictures and tattoo designs, it is a good idea to go through an online gallery designs that can serve as a guide. This will ensure that there will be no disappointments or regrets after the tattoo is completed.




Popular or desirable part of the body where the tattoo of falling stars that generally placed the stomach, ankle, base of the neck, shoulders, and arms. Many people who put a tattoo on their stomach but this is more a personal choice of the fad. the tattoo can really be placed anywhere, depending on the particular individual style and affinity for pain. This is because certain parts of the body for a tattoo is more painful than others. Placement of tattoo designs are also dependent on how a person will look like a tattoo to be. If the tattoo was supposed to be viewed on a regular basis, the neck is a good choice. This again will be a discrete choice for those who rarely or v = never expose their backs. Single star is ideal for ankle or shoulder. A group of stars look good when placed along the shoulder or abdominal area as a fine trail of stars. Bright star with a very noticeable fire and aesthetics. The fire was a better light. Comets also works well with shooting star tattoos and designs. The stars can be black, the colors or just an outline. Celestial bodies have long been depicted in popular art. With the tattoo art world into the next frontier for many people, there is no surprise that this is the kind of tattoos are currently favored. Whatever the meaning, or whether there is meaning or not a person falling star tattoo, it would be interesting and not something you might regret later. By Jonathan S. Harris

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Shooting Star Tattoo

Shooting Star Tattoo and Designs


Shooting star tattoo is one of the most sought after tattoo designs. their popularity continues to increase because they are attractive and eye catching. Symbolic value of shooting star tattoo is connected to the belief that this type of stars make wishes come true. It is believed that if someone wanted on a falling star, his wish will be fulfilled. People who choose to ink tattoos himself with shooting stars and symbolic designs with the hope that they bring whatever they want will be disbursed to them. Typical designs incorporate both small and large stars that reduces the size as the stars reach the bottom of the design. This image is often very interesting and nice to look at. The result is a magical tattoos many stars sprinkled throughout certain areas of the body or skin. As the star continues to decline in size, they seem small trinkets that successfully covers an area of substantial without being too big. This is a symbol of good luck is a good interesting and meaningful. Some people may shy away from shooting star tattoo and design but the fact is that certain types of tattoos that is suitable for both men and women.




The types of tattoos symbolize luck, success, and the desire for good things in life. they are also a concept of opportunities when they arise won. We briefly falling star means that valuable time should not be allowed to travel. Shooting stars are also often referred to as a falling star. Falling star tattoos are becoming more commonplace and they are highly recommended for people who want to make a statement without being too much on it. They are a chance for people to express how they feel and give others the idea of who they are and what they feel about life. That is why it is always important to choose a tattoo design that one would be comfortable with for a long time. Shooting star tattoo design is an amazing art form and a skilled artist can bring the wonders of the stars in the skin of a person. Tattooing is an investment in good body art can be for public view or personal pleasure and reflection.




There are many types of shooting star tattoo designs and is based on personal tastes and preferences that determine what a tattoo will eventually look like. With imagination and creativity, shooting star designs can be incorporated into other forms for people who want to distance themselves from more conventional tattoo designs. Popular design is the image of stars of different sizes scattered in the design to provide a sense of distant falling star. Ideally, this should be a standard image but to make it more unique, more images could be around the design. These images cover a tattoo deigns fire and photographs can be framed in the beautiful stars. Aesthetic composition of shooting star tattoo is the main reason why more people choose to ink this particular design in different parts of their bodies. This design has a cultural or spiritual significance to some people but for others, undeniable beauty of the tattoo was enough to convince them to try it. famous celebrities are not left out of the trend and there is high demand for tattoos shooting star in the entertainment industry. It also inspired many young people and young people in care to select a design.




Presentations typical shooting star tattoo design is a big star who provides the focal point. A small number of stars that continues to decline in size as they gradually move away from big stars in big stars surround channels. Design is usually done with black ink, but the use of bright, varied colors are also encouraged. Women especially like to use bright colors on their star tattoos. They also add more magic to design by placing the pictures other than small stars. Design standards provide the basis or background for what the tattoo might look like but the tattoo artist can add something extra to make a tattoo that is truly unique. The key advantages of shooting star tattoo is that they are simple and easy for skilled artists to create. Creativity is essential during the process and it is important for artists to have a clear understanding of the types of tattoos that someone wants. To gather ideas on the best style for taking pictures and tattoo designs, it is a good idea to go through an online gallery designs that can serve as a guide. This will ensure that there will be no disappointments or regrets after the tattoo is completed.




Popular or desirable part of the body where the tattoo of falling stars that generally placed the stomach, ankle, base of the neck, shoulders, and arms. Many people who put a tattoo on their stomach but this is more a personal choice of the fad. the tattoo can really be placed anywhere, depending on the particular individual style and affinity for pain. This is because certain parts of the body for a tattoo is more painful than others. Placement of tattoo designs are also dependent on how a person will look like a tattoo to be. If the tattoo was supposed to be viewed on a regular basis, the neck is a good choice. This again will be a discrete choice for those who rarely or v = never expose their backs. Single star is ideal for ankle or shoulder. A group of stars look good when placed along the shoulder or abdominal area as a fine trail of stars. Bright star with a very noticeable fire and aesthetics. The fire was a better light. Comets also works well with shooting star tattoos and designs. The stars can be black, the colors or just an outline. Celestial bodies have long been depicted in popular art. With the tattoo art world into the next frontier for many people, there is no surprise that this is the kind of tattoos are currently favored. Whatever the meaning, or whether there is meaning or not a person falling star tattoo, it would be interesting and not something you might regret later. By Jonathan S. Harris

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Free Tattoo Designs

Stencil, Templates & Tattoo Flash The Top and print Free Tattoo Designs


The tattoo world is full of art world. Tattoo itself is considered an art. Once you decide to get one, you are letting your body become a canvas for the skillful art. But like other important things in life, getting a free tattoo designs requires careful planning. Creation of a masterpiece - a tattoo of you - involves making the right decisions and wise.




Tattoos are very popular and many people who want to get one have many ideas, but often feel trapped at times on free tattoo designs they want. Start planning here. Tattoo design is probably the most important things you should consider. We live in an era called the Internet, where everything is just a click away on your computer. If you try to find a free tattoo designs for you, you can just Google it up, my friend! Voila! You will see a stencil, templates, and even flash tattoo designs pop on your screen. All you need do is download and print them. It seems so simple ... but not enough fine.




Why? Since the online free tattoo designs are usually of low quality. More than that, they are not unique. Do you want to have a tribal tattoo and discovered that the stranger on the bus had that exact same design? I do not think so. Do not rely solely on this design freedom. Better to think of ideas and try some initial sketches if you are artistically inclined. If not, you can have it sketched and designed by artist-friends, or just go straight to trusted tattooist.




Now you are sure of your design, ready for the sick and the final result. You will begin running a work of art. Wear your tattoo with pride! By Peter Brat

Free Tattoo Designs

Stencil, Templates & Tattoo Flash The Top and print Free Tattoo Designs


The tattoo world is full of art world. Tattoo itself is considered an art. Once you decide to get one, you are letting your body become a canvas for the skillful art. But like other important things in life, getting a free tattoo designs requires careful planning. Creation of a masterpiece - a tattoo of you - involves making the right decisions and wise.




Tattoos are very popular and many people who want to get one have many ideas, but often feel trapped at times on free tattoo designs they want. Start planning here. Tattoo design is probably the most important things you should consider. We live in an era called the Internet, where everything is just a click away on your computer. If you try to find a free tattoo designs for you, you can just Google it up, my friend! Voila! You will see a stencil, templates, and even flash tattoo designs pop on your screen. All you need do is download and print them. It seems so simple ... but not enough fine.




Why? Since the online free tattoo designs are usually of low quality. More than that, they are not unique. Do you want to have a tribal tattoo and discovered that the stranger on the bus had that exact same design? I do not think so. Do not rely solely on this design freedom. Better to think of ideas and try some initial sketches if you are artistically inclined. If not, you can have it sketched and designed by artist-friends, or just go straight to trusted tattooist.




Now you are sure of your design, ready for the sick and the final result. You will begin running a work of art. Wear your tattoo with pride! By Peter Brat

Glorious revolution

So, it looks like we're finally getting to the fun part of opening a new shop (decorating, finishing touches) and now, of course, we have to leave it.
Typical.

Not that we don't wanna go to Japan, we always do, it's just that the timing is a little off this time.
Fun stuff aside, we have unfinished business with our previous landlords, autoclave repairs, bills bills bills...
Actually, you know what, maybe the timing is just right!
The shop will still be here in May and decorating will be just as fun in a month as it is now.

We are finally using the real entrance!

Last night we took apart the couch and assembled it again in it's new, permanent spot

Our fancy new GLORIOUS wallpaper... and a birdcage

Oh, it's gonna be so magical and we can't wait to show y'all, but wait we must.
Sigh.

Two Tattoos from Taylor

I met Taylor where she works at Kaleidoscope, a toy store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

I gave her a flier after admiring her really cool feather tattoo that was inked behind her right ear.


A week later, I was zipping by on my bike and saw her on a break outside the store. That was when I had a chance to speak to her about her tattoos and take the photos for this post.

This is one of her nine tattoos, and was done by an artist named Chris who works out of Puncture Tattoo in neighboring Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.


Taylor says the tattoo is inspired by the fact that she feels free-spirited, like a bird, and that her aunt, who died in a plane crash, used to call her a "little Indian girl". The dangling feathers behind her ear seem to capture both sentiments nicely.

Unlike the first time I met Taylor, on this occasion she was wearing a shirt that showed off this cool tattoo at the top of her back:


Taylor explained that she loves cats and her sister's gray cat Dusty passed away from breast cancer, which has also been a disease that has run in her family, as well. She had the tattoo artist, Peter Cavorsi, of Body Art Studios, model this piece based on Dusty's eyes.

As always, Peter did a superb job. He is no stranger to Tattoosday, having inked one of my tattoos (seen at the bottom of the page) and several of my wife, Melanie's. This link will show you all of Peter Cavorsi's work that has appeared on the site over the last two-and-a-half years.

Thanks again to Taylor for sharing her two beautiful tattoos on Tattoosday!

Two Tattoos from Taylor

I met Taylor where she works at Kaleidoscope, a toy store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

I gave her a flier after admiring her really cool feather tattoo that was inked behind her right ear.


A week later, I was zipping by on my bike and saw her on a break outside the store. That was when I had a chance to speak to her about her tattoos and take the photos for this post.

This is one of her nine tattoos, and was done by an artist named Chris who works out of Puncture Tattoo in neighboring Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.


Taylor says the tattoo is inspired by the fact that she feels free-spirited, like a bird, and that her aunt, who died in a plane crash, used to call her a "little Indian girl". The dangling feathers behind her ear seem to capture both sentiments nicely.

Unlike the first time I met Taylor, on this occasion she was wearing a shirt that showed off this cool tattoo at the top of her back:


Taylor explained that she loves cats and her sister's gray cat Dusty passed away from breast cancer, which has also been a disease that has run in her family, as well. She had the tattoo artist, Peter Cavorsi, of Body Art Studios, model this piece based on Dusty's eyes.

As always, Peter did a superb job. He is no stranger to Tattoosday, having inked one of my tattoos (seen at the bottom of the page) and several of my wife, Melanie's. This link will show you all of Peter Cavorsi's work that has appeared on the site over the last two-and-a-half years.

Thanks again to Taylor for sharing her two beautiful tattoos on Tattoosday!