Just because I’m more likely to post kooky shit than Kevin, doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate high quality, long-lasting traditional work. (Especially if there’s a dinosaur involved.)

Tattoo by Steve Byrne at Rock of the Ages Tattooing in Austin, TX.

I didn’t actually go to the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, and I hate myself for it. Like you, I was stuck at work drooling over the pictures posted on every social media site. In case you missed it, click here and drool with me.

Tattoo by Nick Baxter at The Austin Tattoo Company in Austin, TX.

This isn’t Jeremy Miller’s typical work, but variety is the spice of life.

Tattoo by Jeremy Miller at Pigment Dermagraphics and Fine Art in Austin, TX

This is probably the first time I’ve seen a barbed wire tattoo and not thought of Pamela Anderson.

I also want to take this opportunity to remind you guys that if you’re ever in need of a good laugh, look up something related to tattooing on Wikipedia. The one-liner next to Bettie Page is going to keep me smirking for at least the next hour.

Tattoo by Tony Hundahl at Rock of Ages in Austin, TX

I’m going to pass on the obvious joke about being crabby on Monday, and instead let you know that Jeff Ensminger has been uploading a bunch of new work to his Facebook page. Check it out, Jeff has been killing it (as always.)

Tattoo by Jeff Ensminger in Austin, TX