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Dead Dolls

Tattoosue — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:53:00 +0000

I wrote a post about this artist almost 2 years ago. Since then she’s expanded her gothic selection and her current inventory looks completely new to me – so I just wanted to throw her some traffic for her latest creations. I really think hand crafted goth dolls are not appreciated as they should be. Each one is unique and one of a kind. A collector’s item for people that have an affection for vampires and scary movies.

Internationally known artist, D.L. Marian, creates one of a kind dead dolls, mannequins and other works of art. I like that she offers to add fangs on request. She also offers tours of her studio which would be so interesting. She’s located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I love a cool site like this.

This is a cover on 13^th Hour Magazine with one of D.L. Marian’s creations. Visit her site to see all of her work.

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Disney Characters with Tattoos

Tattoosue — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:24:14 +0000

The artwork that’s affiliated with Disney movies and books has always been highly respected in the art world. The stories are classics and the artwork is superior. And now we have an artist by the name of Tim Shumate who has combined some of the endearing female Disney characters with body art. Outstanding idea! Tim combined the likes of Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, and Princess Jasmine with a more adult costume and tons of tattoos. Here’s his Sleeping Beauty.

You can see more of Shumate’s work on his website. His work ranges from portrait realism to cartoon like subjects. Although he chooses to paint and draw subjects that are frivolous by nature, his talent takes the subjects he paints to a seriously talented level.

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Disney Guy Is Arrested in Disney Hotel

Tattoosue — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:16:28 +0000

George Reiger is well known for his collection of Disney related tattoos. He has a assortment of over 2,000 of them covering his body. But recently he’s had a change of heart and was planning on getting them removed for the new love of his life. But he might want to hold off on that plan.

Last week, Reiger was arrested and charged with battery and false imprisonment, both are felonies. His fiancé said they had an argument and, eventually, George became violent. He pushed her around and blocked her from leaving the room. (Ironically, all this took place at a Disney World hotel room.) Then he went on a rampage and trashed her laptop, clothes, and a bunch of her belongings.

Warning: Any relationship that begins with someone telling you to remove and get rid of your collection of tattoos was doomed to fail anyway. Sounds like both sides have issues in this relationship.

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Zombie Pinups with Tattoos

Tattoosue — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:27:51 +0000

There is an interesting bunch of people that enjoy Zombies to the point where they’ve developed a whole culture that gets together to have fun emulating Zombies. They celebrate and conduct gatherings called Zombie walks. They dress up in ghoulish costumes and makeup and then all meet at a designated public area like a town square or a shopping center. They meet in a hidden area away from the public and then come into view all together and all head as a group to a predetermined area – usually a club or party. Sometimes they trek on down to a cemetery.

They keep in character dragging their limbs, grunting and groaning to the delight of the public. Sounds like a good time. I can only hope I’ll experience this kind of an event. They raise money for good causes and just have a fun time playing dress up. This past year they published a ghoulishly cool calendar of zombie women with tattoos that is to die for….I know it’s already February but would you really be interested in buying it just to keep track of your appointments?

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Mother of the Year

Tattoosue — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:53:43 +0000

It’s hard to believe that the Octomom’s kids are turning two years old already. Time flies. It’s even harder to believe they survived two years of having Nadya Suleman as their irresponsible mother. The Angelina Jolie wantabee give birth to 8 kids back in 2009. She already had 6 to her name.

She was irresponsible in her plan to have all these kids knowing she couldn’t provide for them. She blew her chances of getting any type of reality show. Now her California home may be foreclosed on and she isn’t working and has no money. But she has a new plan for bringing in some money to support her total of fourteen kids.

She’s starring in a new fetish video that was shot in her own home (and where were the kids?)….In the video Nadya chases a grown man who is dressed like a baby. At least the subject matter is perfect for her. She’s wearing a sexy tight, black corset as she whips “the baby”. Her lawyer says it’s a joke – and she was tricked. But let’s get real. She has just sunk to a new low to bring in some cash. I have no sympathy for her but I feel for the kids. Even if she was sane – how much attention and loving are these kids getting? What chance do they have of leading normal lives? Some people should not be allowed to reproduce and Nadya Suleman could be the poster child for that cause.

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Angel Art

Tattoosue — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:45:54 +0000

Body art can be used to describe tattoos as well as many other types of body art. Temporary but elaborate paintings are very popular and are often part of art shows here and in other countries. It’s becoming more respected as an art form. It’s just sad to think they are basically temporary art that will washed (more likely scrubbed) off the skin of these models. Similar to sandcastle art that is admired for such a short time and then lost forever when the tide comes in. It makes you appreciate the effort even more. At least we can appreciate the photos to remind us. I love the planning involved with adding the cherubs to the knee area.

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Dreamt Up Tattoos

Tattoosue — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:25:51 +0000

You may not have known his name but you’ll know the face. Liev Schreiber has starred in many roles in television and movies. One of his most recent and more popular roles was as Sabertooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. His background is very unusual. Once his parents divorced when he was 5 years old, him and his mom moved to New York City. She drove cab to support them but they lived in abandoned buildings. She never let him see color movies. Only the old black and white flicks. Anyway, he wasn’t into tattoos until recently when he had a vivid dream about a specific tattoo design. He dreamt he was in his senior years and his children were grown. He was driving and got a flat. While changing the flat, his sleeve rolls up and there is a tattoo of his childrens names on his arm. His kids were there and saw it and were thrilled. When he woke he thought it would be a great idea to show his love for them. He has experienced vivid dreams before that have been forceful enough to motivate him to act in his real life. He took up scuba diving to mimic the repeated dream he had of being able to fly. He felt that was fairly close to the wonderful sensation he experienced while having the dream.

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So Good It Fooled Me

Tattoosue — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:08:10 +0000

Recently I’ve had an itch to take some type of sculpting class – learn how to throw some clay – or bake a statue. What’s perked my interest in this art medium recently is the detailed work that some artists are able to achieve. It looks like it would be fun to take a stab at it – make you appreciate their skill and the realism they are able to reach can make you doubt what you are seeing.

Lisa Lichtenfels creates realistic soft sculptures. They range from less than 5 inches to life-sized figures. Her sculptures have been sold to collectors from all over the world.

The sculpture she has on her landing page is so real, I first thought it was the artist and she had a great sense of humor. I thought that even though I KNEW she was an artist that created life like sculptures. I just refused to believe it could be anything but an old lady dressed up for a funny photo shoot. (Yeah, I’m on the gullible side in case you’re wondering) Once venturing further into the site, I realized it was one of her many realistic sculptures. In addition to creating these life like aliens, fairies, humans, and gnomes, she photographs her creations with interesting backdrops and sells the prints.

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David Bollt Artist

Tattoosue — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:22:13 +0000

I’ve been aware of this artist for some years and have admired his style and talent. I did a small post about him almost 2 years ago that was lacking “meat” and decided David needed more credit than I gave him in that post. Bollt is not only a respected tattoo artist, he has a large following of admirers of his fantasy work and is well known for his illustrative work for book covers, CD covers and magazine art work. When he was only in his early teens, he began his art career by freelancing. He designed cover work for local bands as well as science fiction magazines. After getting his Fine Arts degree and working in the field for awhile, he spent a year studying tattooing. He travels the tattoo convention circuit and you might be able to catch him with his traveling art gallery which hits about 20 cities a year. His site is going under a redesign which will hopefully better show examples of his work. What I’ve seen of his tattoo work I like very much but I think his strengths are in his illustrations. If you admire his work and style and you are looking for a fantasy piece for your next tattoo, a copy of one of his art pieces might be the perfect choice.

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Gruesome and Yummy

Tattoosue — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:58:22 +0000

I like to pride myself on having a strong stomach. Talk about gross ugly stuff during dinner – I can handle most of that and still enjoy my grub. But this – I’m thinking this would psychologically override my huge love of homemade bread. Thai artist, Kittiwat Unarrom is the “mad” baker who combined his experience working in the family bakery with his artistic talent. He went from painting portraits to creating 3 dimensional works of art out of dough. His art got some attention when he was still a fine arts masters degree student. I haven’t been able to find more recent stories about Kittiwat so I cannot say for sure he is still practicing this art form. The stories found about his art range in the 2007 era – if anyone knows of what he is doing now – or of other macabre artists you think are worth a post – let me know.

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