NiceKicks.com Feature: 1 on 1 with Jordan Tattoo Enthusiast Chris Washington

Remember that Jordan tattoo that I posted a while back? Well now you can see it on NiceKicks.com. There is a full interview with Chris where he goes into depth about his tattoos, being a Jordan fan and of course.... yours truly. I posted a little excerpt here:

Nice Kicks: So, what is the origin of your tattoos? What made you want to ink your body up with nods to Michael and his extensive sneaker collection?


Chris: I basically told Derrick, my tattoo artist, what I wanted to do. I went to him and told him I wanted a Jordan tattoo. He actually thought that I just wanted a Jumpman tattoo or something like that. So, I actually broke down the idea of me wanting it to look like the Jordans are falling onto my leg. On the back of my leg, I wanted Jordan doing a dunk or a layup, and I wanted a picture of his face. Basically, he’s my idol. He’s one of the few athletes or even black entrepreneurs that you can think of and not think negative about. I’m into sneakers and that’s a big part of his game, so I needed someone that was going to detail the sneakers and make them look real. Not over-detail them, not under-detail, but make them look exactly like the sneakers.

Read the full interview HERE

Make sure you read the comments. People hate what they don't understand.

"WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT MY MAMA?!?!" As Told By Relished Ink

Make sure you check out the rest of Relished Ink's Tumblr here: relishedink.tumblr.com

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First thing first I’m Terrell “Relished Ink” Middlebrooks, the son of Cheryl Smith and Samuel Middlebroooks III. Ok, so pops was there for a little and every now and then,  but that’s a whole other timeline lol. But my mother is who I have to thank today. We might not have the best relationship but I know there’s nothing I won’t do for my moms besides what I did today. But yeah. And the love I have for her will never change.

I had this thought in my head for a while now. With recent news of my mom telling me she was diagnosed with lupus after I was born, I had to put this into application. I’ve always mentioned the idea of getting a tattoo of her on my head and she always mad that squishy “no do not do it” face. Like the face when a baby does not want to eat its veggies... Anyway I had a picture that I wanted for a while, but after she told me about the lupus, I asked her if she had a favorite picture of her without mentioning the tattoo part. So I made my mind up and took it to work and actually made my first carbon of a portrait and asked Derrick to do it and it was done. 

Mom there’s no words for how much I love you. I put this on my head because no matter what your always on my mind (Sounds corny but I don’t care). The head is a temple for all mental and visual treasure and I will forever remain a part of you and welcome to my temple!! You been there for me even at my worst states of life and thinking about your struggle to keep me healthy and you staying focused, I love you mom!!!

Hey for tattoos of any sort find yourself bringing yourself to:
Onestroke tattoos
233-10 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale,  NY 11422
718 276 7151"

DTATSTAR Artistically Speaking TEES

Some of my OneStroke ladies looking good in my official DTATSTAR Tee's:

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@StrokerGurlz

Come by and pick one up for yourself. We have men and women sizes!!!

Maybe I should raffle off some shirts??? What do yall think about that?

This Is Why MJ Will Now and Forever Be G.O.A.T.! LeBron You LisTening!! HE Is ONe Of OnE!

New Ish

@Dubi

THEKIDSINSAI

@SLYTE

LethalLipps

Have you ever met somebody that just seemed larger than life .Explosive. Well several years ago when my shop was located in south Jamaica(Sutphin Blvd). This young woman walked in with a girlfriend to get a piercing done. I pierced and tattooed at that time so I consulted with her . After a few minutes of speaking i just blurted out you got some Really Nice Lips! Mind you she was wearing a  big necklace with her name in script "LethalLipps".DUHHHH. Fast forward some years now you can google her name or buy her videos. Yes she's a porn star . She's a eyeful literally! Everything Pops on her.. Eyes, Lips, Chest,Butt everything.Thats just the view. She Definitely got Talent! No Lie she is one of the coolest people you'd want to ever meet. I know porn comes with its own stigma and people will judge but whatever! Cause I know plenty of ordinary so called nice women that ain't shit and they know it. She s been doing her films  and music before it seems trendy. And believe it the girl is Smart like real smart. She probably does her own taxes lol. She from the Southside so you already know she a hustler . She's a real person. (Yeah REAL get it)! Follow her on Twitter she'll get your timeline jumping!!

@LETHALLIPPSXXX

OneStroke Tat Video

OneStroke TaT Video from Derrick Verley on Vimeo.

My good friend Sascha At SGB-Arts-96.com came thru with his camera to take some shots and film me working. He put this video together . Shout out to the lovely Raven she was my client and subject .Some clients wont let you film them .She's a sweetheart. We had fun . Check It out . enjoy.

NEw Ink: KIM AMAnte

Kim wanted some afro skull candy girls . No problem . Its the natural side and the evil side . A couple months ago I did the Owl piece on her chest . I believe she's far from done.

 

Kim Amante
Photos by LaBront