I really like Javier Betancourt’s work, and he’s going to be at Three Kings in Brooklyn through December 3. Don’t sleep on that!

Tattoo by Javier Betancourt at Ocho Placas Tattoo Company in Miami, FL

We post a variety of female head pieces, but I think this is the first one of this nature. I really hope the recipient of this tattoo adds more around this piece.

Tattoo by Javier Betancourt at Ocho Placas Tattoo Company in Miami, FL

There’s something about Jessie Smith’s artwork that makes me smile. I don’t know what it is, but I absolutely love looking at his work.

In related news, Tattoolapalooza is coming up in June and Jessie Smith just announced he’s officially booking for the convention. You can contact him directly to set up an appointment.

Tattoo by Jessie Smith at Loose Screw Tattoo in Richmond, VA

Javier Betancourt has been going hard on his Tumblr, which always puts me in the position of having to pick just one piece to share with you guys on here. Do you know how hard that is? (Other images I almost posted include this peony and a fox in a flower.)

Tattoo by Javier Betancourt at Ocho Placas Tattoo Company in Miami, FL

I feel like we’re seeing an upsurge in creepy-crawlies in tattooing again; which is great, since I can only look at so many unicorns before I feel a little burnt out. While I’m sure the crystal isn’t a reference to The Dark Crystal, I’ve seen more than a handful of crystals in tattoos as of late. Is this a new thing I just didn’t notice before?

Tattoo by Javier Betancourt at Ocho Placas Tattoo Company in Miami, FL