Panther Tattoos:

Panthers have been a staple in American traditional tattoos for a long time, but they can also be done in many other styles such as neo traditional, realism, black and grey, and new school.

Aaron Breeze
Panther and rose by Aaron Breeze.
Didac Gonzalez
Neo trad panther head on a hand done by Didac Gonzalez.
Drew Shallis
Neo trad panther head and skulls done by Drew Shallis.
Isnard Barbosa
Neo trad lady and panther done by Isnard Barbosa.
James Armstrong
Panther paired with a peony flower done by James Armstrong.
Mike Stockings
Gorgeous neo trad panther with red lighting done by Mike Stockings.
Shio Zargoza
Neo trad chest piece done by Shio Zargoza.
Susanne Suflanda König Based in Manchester • Tattooer at Redwood Tattoo Studio
Blackwork panther and peony flower piece done by Susanne Suflanda König Based in Manchester • Tattooer at Redwood Tattoo Studio.

Panthers are powerful animals, and make for a powerful tattoo. They can represent, power, strength, honor, wisdom, and beauty.

Becca Genné-Bacon at Kings Avenue Tattoo in NYC
Panther and snake back piece done by Becca Genné-Bacon at Kings Avenue Tattoo in NYC.
Diego Apu
Angry panther head done by Diego Apu.
Evgenia Sin
Huge torso panther head paired with flowers done by Evgenia Sin.
J Swan
Panther and roses done by J Swan.
Justin Dion
Big traditional panther head done by Justin Dion.
Peter Lagergren
Terrifying panther head with third eye done by Peter Lagergren.
Simone Sbam
Panther, skull, and dagger done by Simone Sbam.
Valentin Hirsch
Realistic black and grey panther and skull done by Valentin Hirsch.

Panthers were most popular with sailors and prison inmates, up until the Vietnam war when they became popular with soldiers as well. Now they are more popular than ever as American traditional designs are still going strong.

Brian Flores
Neo trad panther and flaming torch by Brian Flores.
Carlos Chavarriaga
Classic panther design by Carlos Chavarriaga.
Fulvio Vaccarone
Panther with arrow going through the head done by Fulvio Vaccarone.
Jack Goks Pearce
Black and yellow by Jack Goks Pearce.
Nick Colin Corbett
Small traditional panther head done by Nick Colin Corbett.
Rich Hadley
Classic panther forearm piece done by Rich Hadley.
stu Pagdin
A split open panther head done by Stu Pagdin.
Zach Black
Pink new school panther head done by Zach Black.

Which one is your favorite?

Disney Tattoos:

Disney tattoos for the kid in all of us. Disney has been around since 1923 when Walt Disney started it in a small office in Los Angeles.

Mimi Madriz in Madrid
To infinity and beyond with Buzz Lightyear! Done by Mimi Madriz in Madrid.
Kenny Kurtis in Marina, CA
Never grow up, Peter Pan piece done by Kenny Kurtis in Marina, CA.
Alex Rowntree Northern Glory Tattoo Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
The Beast with his rose done by Alex Rowntree at Northern Glory Tattoo Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Chris Block, Fallout Tattoo Studio
Black and grey hyper realistic cheshire done by Chris Block, Fallout Tattoo Studio.
melvin arizmendi, San Diego
Puppy Lady done by Melvin Arizmendi, San Diego.

The big kahuna, “Mickey Mouse” was born in 1928, followed quickly by Pluto, Goofy, Donald, and the rest of the original gang.

Vince Rebel Waltz
Cute little Chip and Tinkerbell done by Vince at Rebel Waltz in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Abbie Williams
The pumpkin king himself done by Abbie Williams.
Chris Speer in Groton CT
Genie as Patch Adams done by Chris Speer in Groton CT.
Jackie Huertas
A spooky Mickey and Minnie done by Jackie Huertas.
Michela Bottin
A cool looking Hades done by Michela Bottin.

In 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was finished, as the first feature length Disney animation. From there Walt continued right on with Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo.

Andy Walker
Baloo and Mowgli done by Andy Walker.
Craig Secrist at Heart of Gold Tattoo
A more realistic Anna and Elsa done by Craig Secrist at Heart of Gold Tattoo.
Jerred Kincaid
New school Disney animal sleeve done by Jerred Kincaid.
Miss Mae La Roux
Ariel done by Miss Mae La Roux.

By the late 80’s and early 90’s Disney reached new heights, making hundreds of millions off its films. In 1994 The Lion King became one of the highest grossing films of all time.

Carly Baggins at Wright Street Collective, Perth
You’ve got a friend in me. Done by Carly Baggins at Wright Street Collective, Perth.
Isnard Barbosa
Lion king sleeve with the bad guys! Done by Isnard Barbosa.
Kadee Spangler, Michigan
Stitch enjoying the ugly duckling done by Kadee Spangler, Michigan.
Nikki Jo at Guilty Cat Tattoo
Matching Aristocat tattoos done by Nikki Jo at Guilty Cat Tattoo.

Now in 2018 Disney continues to be extremely popular with both children and adults.

Carly Baggins, Perth, Australia
Snow White’s poison apple done by Carly Baggins, Perth, Australia.
Lindsay Baker
Badass Malificent head piece done by Lindsay Baker.
Linzi Compher at Family Tradition Tattoo in Mooresville NC
Atlantis, a much underrated Disney film. Done by Linzi Compher at Family Tradition Tattoo in Mooresville NC.
Rich Bayley at Queen Square Tattoo Club in Wolverhampton
Moana piece done by Rich Bayley at Queen Square Tattoo Club in Wolverhampton.

Disney tattoos are done mainly in new school style, as the majority are cartoons.

Carly Montgomery
Carl ready for adventure by Carly Montgomery at First String Tattoo in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Jackie Huertas at Davinci Tattoo in Wantagh, NY
Cutest lil Bambi done by Jackie Huertas at Davinci Tattoo in Wantagh, NY.
Liv Frost
Inspirational Baymax by Liv Frost.
Steve Compton
Brilliant Great Mouse Detective piece done by Steve Compton.

What is your favourite Disney movie?

Bart Simpson Tattoos:

Bartholomew J. Simpson, son to Homer and Marge of the Simpson family. KNown for his quick wit, pranks, and one liners.Bart’s character of rebelliousness and lack of respect for authority have had him described as an updated and modern version of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. He is a disruptive student at school, and often causes trouble for his teachers, the principal, and the grounds keeper.

Alex Strangler
Neo traditional “I didn’t do it” Bart done by Alex Strangler.
Giovanni Muglia
3D Bart head done by Giovanni Muglia.
Matt Daniels • Chapel Street Tattoo • Chorley
Bart on a squishee bender done by Matt Daniels at Chapel Street Tattoo in Chorley.
Michel Tattoo Studio
El Barto done at Michel Tattoo Studio.

Although Bart is a prankster he has a soft spot for his family, particularly his siblings.

Anthony Stewart
Baby devil Bart skateboarding done by Anthony Stewart at Anchor Tattoo in Vacaville, CA.
Gueller at Cry Baby Tattoo Studio in Mexico
A sad grown up Bart done by Gueller at Cry Baby Tattoo Studio in Mexico.
Marco Mopils Tattoo Artist Kartell Tattoo, Frankfurt : Germany
Bart with his slingshot done by Marco Mopils at Kartell Tattoo, Frankfurt : Germany.
Наташа Дестройщица Russia
Johnny Rotten Bart done by Наташа Дестройщица Russia.

He is often seen with a skateboard, a slingshot, or candy!

Bryan Ferrari Apprentice @ Honor Bound Tattoos Calgary AB
Cool looking Bart in blackwork style done by Bryan Ferrari at Honor Bound Tattoos in Calgary AB.
Iain Sellar Long Fox
Blackwork skeleton Bart head done by Iain Sellar at Long Fox tattoo.
seanfromtexas
An older Bart design done by “Sean from Texas”
Yeray Perez Tattoing in Malibu tattoo studio 💥💥Sitges, BARCELONA
Inspired by The Simpsons movie. Done by Yeray Perez in Malibu tattoo studio, Sitges, BARCELONA.

Bart can get up to some pretty bad behaviour, but ultimately isn’t a bad kid. He likes having fun (sometimes at other peoples expense) but on a number of occasions he shows true remorse for his actions.

Camille Gualtieri 💖⚡️ Qc, Canada Tattoo artist at :: Tattoo Art Connexion Repentigny
Little Bart and baby Lisa. Bart really is a great big brother! Done by Camille Gualtieri in Qc, Canada.
J at  Under The Gun Tattoo Co Los Angeles
Blackwork Bart mooning on his skateboard done by J at Under The Gun Tattoo Co in Los Angeles.
Roberto Euán
Traditional Bart done by Roberto Euán.

In some of the Treehouse of Horror episodes, Bart is seen as a monster, such as the fly, zombie, gremlin, devil and more.

dolly tattoos black sails, brighton
Edgar Allan Poe Bart done at Dolly Tattoos Black Sails, Brighton.
Ellen Morris Custom tattoo studio, Chesterfield
Bart as “The Fly” done by Ellen Morris Custom tattoo studio, Chesterfield.
Jon Larson Depot town tattoo Ypsilanti-MICHIGAN
Ghost Bart done by Jon Larson at Depot town tattoo in Ypsilanti-MICHIGAN.
Josh Herman Black Wood Tattoo in Denver
Hyper realistic gremlin Bart done by Josh Herman at Black Wood Tattoo in Denver.
Mark Backstrom Tattoo Artist at AntiSocialite Tattoo
Zombie Bart done by Mark Backstrom Tattoo Artist at AntiSocialite Tattoo.

As a tattoo Bart is most often done in American traditional, neo traditional, and blackwork style.

carlatattoos
Tiny neo traditional Bart jamming to some tunes done by Carla Evelyn at Paper Moon Tattoo.
Liza Musselman Tattoo artist at ⚜️Archive Tattoo⚜️ Toronto
Skeletal tattooed Bart with a wicked skateboard done by Liza Musselman Tattoo artist at Archive Tattoo in Toronto.
Jason Ochoa while guest tattooing at Flying Panther in San Diego, CA.
Bart dressed up for Halloween done by Jason Ochoa while guest tattooing at Flying Panther in San Diego, CA.

What’s your favourite Bart moment?

Artist of the Month: Brando Chiesa

Brando Chiesa is a “pastel gore” artist based out of Florence, Italy.

Ryuk death note
Ryuk from Death Note, drinking some brains, no big deal.
Elfen lied piece
Elfen Lied inspired piece.
cardcaptor sakura severed head
Cardcaptor Sakura inspired severed head piece.
tokyo ghoul Ken Kaneki
Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul.
purple kitsune and
Purple Kitsune and kanji characters with Japanese masks.

Brando’s work features a whole lot of pink, yet still manages to be terrifying.

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Horror slave character.
digimon Garurumon
Badass Digimon piece. Garurumon.
horror school girl
Horror/hentai school girl.
Lil peep inspired piece also based on Rem
Lil Peep inspired piece based on a gender swapped Rem from Death Note.

He mixes graphic imagery, mainly from anime shows and movies, with pastel colours. Along with anime (some hentai) and manga, Brando also takes inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore.

berserk demons and monsters
Berserk inspired piece with monsters and demons.
galactic parasite
A graphic galactic parasite and alien lady.
more sailor moon
A gory Sailor Moon slut.
nure-onna Japanese yokai
Nure-Onna Japanese Yokai.

His designs are mainly either sexy or terrifying. Featuring lots of anime women in tight clothing, and creatures and monsters you wouldn’t want to meet in real life.

bunny and skull neck piece
Bunny and skull neck piece.
Haku and no face from Spirited away
Haku and No Face from Spirited Away.
kinky sailor moon piece
A kinky semi-nude Sailor Moon piece.
pokemon umbreon and gengar with DS
Pokemon piece with Umbreon and Gengar, along with a pink DS.

Brando does do some darker colour work but the vast majority of it is pastel. His darker work has more of a neo traditional look to it, while the pastel pieces are a bit of a mix of neo traditional and hyperrealism.

filler skull spider
Terrifying filler spider skull piece with black web.
Japanese kitsune
Neo traditional Kitsune.
spooky snake piece
An angry looking snake filler piece with Japanese mask.

Brando is a must see artist for your anime/manga needs!