Renton Tattoo Art - as seen on S. Third St.

Along a certain block or two radius in the DTR, you can see art in the making. Tattoo art coming alive on the skins of Rentonites and others who have traveled to our land to have colorful work become a part of their being. This is Carlee and this is her birthday tattoo with 15 hours of work already done. Magenta at Diamond Tattoo and Body Piercing is the artist. It has special ink that will allow some of the design to be seen only under a black light. Wow.

This is Jamie and her sugar skull tattoo, inspired by her Mexican heritage and The Day of the Dead but it also reflects her Native American Indian heritage. That is where the braids come in. This is just the first day working out the tattoo with Tor at Ancient Art's Tattoo.

Renton - a great place to get your INK

Ancient Art's Tattoo
928 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057-2734
(425) 255-5841

Diamond Tattoo & Body Piercing
1017 Bronson Way S
Renton, WA 98057-2155
(425) 227-8282

Let me scribble on you

Where else can you go to get such attention to details on your next tattoo? Tor, tattoo artist, scribbles on the arm of his client in the excellent late summer sun to get things just right. Me, I just love seeing this little slice of Renton life and recording it for all of you. Everywhere you look, art is just happenin'.

Ancient's Arts and Tattoo
928 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057-2734
(425) 255-5841

Walking Art

Today on our main drag, I happened to see these fine examples of Sailor Jerry tat work coming down the street. Meet Joey and her lovely walking art.

Sailor Jerry designs are traditional old school tattoos that are very much in vogue again. Two of these tattoos were done by Magenta (owner) and the other by Jibo, both of them tat artists at the Diamond Tattoo Parlor here in town. Jibo won the 1st place for the best religious tattoo award at the Seattle Tattoo Convention - so you are in good hands over there.

This is a Dia de los Muertos skull head design. Ever seen the sugar skulls that are decorated in honor of the ancestors that have passed away on the Day of the Dead, which falls on the day after Halloween? That is the inspiration behind this design. Awesome.