Toyata Compact IQ x Tamae Hirokawa Fashion designer Tamae Hirokawa who formerly worked with Issey Miyake was invited to make-over Toyota's compact IQ car. Designed by: Tamae Hirokawa http://somadesign.jp/Glen Jackson Taylor 1 of 65
Toyata Compact IQ x Tamae Hirokawa Fashion designer Tamae Hirokawa who formerly worked with Issey Miyake was invited to make-over Toyota's compact IQ car. Designed by: Tamae Hirokawa http://somadesign.jp/Glen Jackson Taylor 2 of 65
Toyata Compact IQ x Tamae Hirokawa Fashion designer Tamae Hirokawa who formerly worked with Issey Miyake was invited to make-over Toyota's compact IQ car. Designed by: Tamae Hirokawa http://somadesign.jp/Glen Jackson Taylor 3 of 65
Toyata Compact IQ x Tamae Hirokawa Fashion designer Tamae Hirokawa who formerly worked with Issey Miyake was invited to make-over Toyota's compact IQ car. Designed by: Tamae Hirokawa http://somadesign.jp/Glen Jackson Taylor 4 of 65
Toyata Compact IQ x Tamae Hirokawa Fashion designer Tamae Hirokawa who formerly worked with Issey Miyake was invited to make-over Toyota's compact IQ car. Designed by: Tamae Hirokawa http://somadesign.jp/Glen Jackson Taylor 5 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Most tattooists we have spoken will continue their attendance with an European tour along other tattoo conventions, such as the next event in Amsterdam (The Netherlands). http://www.tattooconventionamsterdam.nlAVB 6 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 A tattooist's briefing is often an image brought by the client which forms the basis for her or his tattoo. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 7 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 An interested visitor is browsing through the design sketches by Fabio from Italy. http://www.morotattoo.comAVB 8 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Small booths are filled with illustrations and tattoo work to show potential clients the tattooist's skills. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 9 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 We realize that tattoos can be inspired from anywhere when we recognize this piece of street art from Hamburg, which is now also body art! http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 10 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattooists are inspiring and sharing designs via sketchbooks. http://www.tattoobysteph.deAVB 11 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Adjustable power to set the right needle speed of (electromagnetic) tattoo machines. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 12 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 A rather standard tattoo machine based on electromagnetic coils. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 13 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Handmade tattoo machines offering exclusive (often signed) designs. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 14 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Handmade tattoo machines offering exclusive (often signed) designs. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 15 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Handmade tattoo machines offering exclusive (often signed) designs. Not surprisingly tattoo machines are often also referred to as "guns". http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 16 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Most tattooists offer their customers a comfortable stretcher since it might take 2-3 hours before this piece of art is finished. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 17 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Putting the first pencil strokes for a new tatoo is almost like painting where the 'canvas' is skin. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 18 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The person on the left is assisting the hammering of the tattooist by fixing the customer's arm on a pillow. http://www.ariioi-tatau.comAVB 19 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Purotu from Tahiti masters the art of Polynesian tattoo by hammering a comb-like chisel to pierce the skin with ink. http://www.ariioi-tatau.comAVB 20 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattoo catwalk during the awarding ceremony. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 21 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The event features an awarding ceremony where a jury of recognized tattooists nominates the best piece of body art with these two ladies among the lucky winners. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 22 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The event features an awarding ceremony where a jury of recognized tattooists nominates the best piece of body art. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 23 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The event features an awarding ceremony where a jury of recognized tattooists nominates the best piece of body art. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 24 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The event features an awarding ceremony where a jury of recognized tattooists nominates the best piece of body art. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 25 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 During the Easter weekend, Hamburg was the home of over 150 tattooists and artists. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 26 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 If your tattoo was a bit too trendy, no worries. Tattooists, such as Sundance Tattoo from Italy, are able to redesign your artwork into something more contemporary (from Sundance Tattoo's portfolio). http://www.myspace.com/sundancetattooAVB 27 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattoos can be quite subtle, especially when using white ink (from Sundance Tattoo's portfolio). http://www.myspace.com/sundancetattooAVB 28 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattoos for men only? We actually spotted a lot of young mothers celebrating their first child with a first tattoo. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 29 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The tattoo business started it's own United European Tattoo Artists (UETA) organization to work on Hygienic Standards, safety of Tattoo Colours and on rights and laws at the European Commissions in Brussels. http://www.ueta.orgAVB 30 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 A lot of tattoo motives are inspired by historical signs and symbols, also referred to as "tribal tattoos". http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 31 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 If you want a tattoo for a day, try one of these bubble gum transfers! http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 32 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 We find lots of gadgets sold by the tattooists that look well with your tattoo. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 33 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 A plastic wrap covers a newly inked tattoos for a few days to protect the skin's hygiene. http://www.myspace.com/luckyelectricAVB 34 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Just like a lot of illustrators, most tattooists focus on a clear style. Leanka, or Lucky Electric, from France is one of the girls favorites. http://www.myspace.com/luckyelectricAVB 35 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Just like a lot of illustrators, most tattooists focus on a clear style. Leanka, or Lucky Electric, from France is one of the girls favorites. http://www.myspace.com/luckyelectricAVB 36 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The line-up of bands is loud enough to cover the sound of the tattooists' needles. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 37 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 An mp3-player can be useful to kill time, since most tattoos required over two hours of needle work. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 38 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Most artists we talk with are already the business of tattooing for a minimum of ten years. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 39 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The art of tattoo is usually learned in a student-master relationship. Berni, one of the tattoo students, shares his first sketches with us. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 40 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Apart from tribal black, there is a wide range of inks for full color artwork. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 41 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tribal tattoos come in any color you want, as long as it's black... http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 42 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 There are a lot of custom designs by recognized tattoo artists, or brands, such as "Lauro Paolini" or "Alan Dixon". The pieces we hold cost between 120-300 Eur. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 43 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 There are a lot of custom designs by recognized tattoo artists, or brands, such as "Lauro Paolini" or "Alan Dixon". The pieces we hold cost between 120-300 Eur. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 44 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 We even discover Swiss quality. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 45 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattoo machines are often a piece of art themselves. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 46 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Fabio from Italy has a sketchy, comic-like, tattoo style which is appreciated by visitors and on site tattooists. http://www.morotattoo.comAVB 47 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The tattooist's workspace: throwaway razors to remove hair from skin, a palette of inks for colorful designs, tattoo machines to pierce the skin, and a plastic foil to wrap up fresh work. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 48 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Fabio from Italy has a sketchy, comic-like, tattoo style which is appreciated by visitors and on site tattooists. http://www.morotattoo.comAVB 49 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Portfolios with photos and sketches are used to inform the visitors of the artists' experience and style. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 50 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Also in tattoo design, nature is an endless source of inspiration. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 51 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The Queen Mum? "It's a long story..." smiles Hauke, who has won a radio competition to experience his first tattoo ever at Tattoo Nouveau. http://www.tattoo-nouveau.deAVB 52 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The Queen Mum? "It's a long story..." smiles Hauke, who has won a radio competition to experience his first tattoo ever at Tattoo Nouveau. http://www.tattoo-nouveau.deAVB 53 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The Queen Mum? "It's a long story..." smiles Hauke, who has won a radio competition to experience his first tattoo ever at Tattoo Nouveau. http://www.tattoo-nouveau.deAVB 54 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Tattoos can be applied through plastic transfers but most professionals work by freehand sketches. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 55 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Sara from Berlin uses an automatic handheld device which makes a needle bar go up-and-down to permanently mark the skin with ink. http://www.myspace.com/sararosenbaumAVB 56 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Purotu from Tahiti masters the art of Polynesian tattoo by hammering a comb-like chisel to pierce the skin. http://www.ariioi-tatau.comAVB 57 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Purotu from Tahiti masters the art of Polynesian tattoo by hammering a comb-like chisel to pierce the skin. http://www.ariioi-tatau.comAVB 58 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 These magazines feature Polynesian tattoo designs which are realized with a special kind of process (see next photos). http://www.tatouagemagazine.frAVB 59 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The colorful result of some three hours of needle work by Miss Nico from Berlin. http://www.allstyle-tattoo.deAVB 60 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 After one and a half hours Swantje's tattoo is halfway. http://www.allstyle-tattoo.deAVB 61 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 These pencil sketches on Swantje's shoulder are the beginning of a new tattoo which will take up to three hours of non-stop tattoo work that afternoon. http://www.allstyle-tattoo.deAVB 62 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 Eric from Philadelphia is working out his final sketch for this afternoon's tattoo client. http://www.endlesspain.deAVB 63 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The 11th Tattoo Convention takes place at the Markthalle during the Easter weekend (22-24 March 2008) in Hamburg. http://www.markthalle-hamburg.deAVB 64 of 65
International Tattoo Convention 2008 The 11th Tattoo Convention takes place at the Markthalle during the Easter weekend (22-24 March 2008) in Hamburg. http://www.markthalle-hamburg.deAVB 65 of 65
Tattoos old-fashioned? Think again. Our skin close coverage of this year's Tattoo Convention kills all myths with a closer look at the art of tattoo (Mar. 22-24). Experience how skilled artists turn their hand sketches into everlasting body art.