Yesterday I went to NY Adorned to get my first tattoo. Colonial history and the American Revolution have always been fascinating to me, and the image I ultimately chose after months of pondering was Join, or Die. That’s right: my new tattoo was designed by Ben Franklin.
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I’m not sure I’ve ever documented it before, but Spice-J and I have matching Join or Die tattoos because we love America and are the best siblings ever.
Anonymous asked:
I’m a fan of NY Adorned. They definitely aren’t the cheapest option for body mods in NYC, but I think they’re worth it. In addition to my tattoos (the new one plus my first one, by Brad Stevens), they’ve helped me out with a troubled labret piercing and that was a good experience as well.
The Protomen tattoo you’re referring to was done by Bart Bingham, and I think he’s great. He was referred to me for his skill in detail work, and I appreciated the care and attention to detail he showed throughout the process.
More Nashville adventures: Spice-J took me and Mags to Electric Hand on Saturday to get some fresh tattoos. Mags and I both got Sailor Jerry anchors (hers is pictured; mine is the same but greyscale) while Spice-J got my snake on his calf. Frienz forever!
rnr77-deactivated20181205 asked:
You will probably need a consultation with an artist before your actual tattoo appointment. To schedule a consultation, I recommend walking in with your design (I often go over to the shop after work) so James can take a look at it and recommend an artist. Or if you don’t have a design yet, you can talk with him about what it is you want and he can help you figure out which artist would be best to work with.
The consultation is free, but when you schedule the appointment for the tattoo itself, you’ll need to leave a deposit.
I’ve had three tattoos at NY Adorned now, and all three have been good experiences. My most complex tattoo is the one on my back, which was done by Bart Bingham. I like his work a lot and will probably go to him the next time I want something fancy done.
This tattoo is about my love for spinach and Magdalena Fox.
Anonymous asked:
Oh, that tattoo gets plenty of attention already. Let’s talk instead about how my snake is routinely mistaken for either Don’t Tread On Me (reasonable) or a Death Eater mark (incredible). If I had known it would be such an amazing conversation starter I would have done it years ago.
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Last night was pretty much a perfect New York evening, the kind that makes me happier than I can say with my life as it is right now. And I don’t think there’s a better way to spend the evening of the 4th than at a picnic on the roof of the McKittrick, watching fireworks with friends & fellow drunks.
eleven years ago tonight! I believe this was the only 4th of july event the mckittrick has ever had, and it was also the first event held at gallow green.
