Posted by Mel Noir on April 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
As you probably already know from this week’s posts, I went to see Tattoo Nation last night at its only showing in Newcastle. After hearing so much about it, I was dying to see it myself and see what the buzz was all about. Now I’ve seen it, I get it. The film is a … Read more
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Posted by Mel Noir on April 22, 2013 · 2 Comments
This week, the new film about tattooing called Tattoo Nation is coming out! I’m so excited! The film, which features some of tattooing’s legends such as Ed Hardy, Kate Hellenbrand, and Jack Rudy, tells a great tale of tattooing from their eyes. It’s kind of a big deal, this one. Here’s a trailer: Now, you’ve … Read more
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Posted by Mel Noir on March 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Last Sparrow Tattoo has a brand new interview with Ron Henry Wells, that you need to check out. Ron is a really amazing tattooer, and a really cool guy too, and you guys are going to love this video. Not only is Ron in this, but he’s being interviewed by Scott Silva. I love it … Read more
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Posted by Mel Noir on May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hey, remember what a great show TLC’s Tattoo School was? Yeah, me neither, it was dogshit. For some stupid reason, though, TLC have now decided to make the one-off show into an actual series. The series will be in a reality TV game show style format (no, really), where wannabe tattooers will be given two … Read more
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Posted by Mel Noir on July 18, 2011 · 2 Comments
Hey everyone, I hope you’ve all had a good weekend. Before we begin: the image you can see above is a tattoo by the wonderful Bob Roberts, and is on Hector Fong. You can see the full tattoo here. Over the past few days, I’ve seen a couple of really great interviews pop up online … Read more
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Posted by Mel Noir on July 15, 2011 · 2 Comments
Last night (or perhaps tonight, according to where you are? Time zones are confusing sometimes), TLC went ahead with their terrible show, Tattoo School. I’m assuming many a wannabe tattooer who’s watched it will be looking up Tattoo Schools online, so hopefully some of them will find this website, and learn a little about why … Read more
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