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Drumbones's Tattoo on Back African scene

Gender:
Male
Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A
Sexual Lifestyle:
Straight
Height:
5 feet, 8 inches tall
Age:
38
Alcohol:
Maybe one or two after a long day of work
A Member Since:
August 10, 2007
Last Online:
Jan 28, 2008 @ 1:10:26 pm
Tattoo Design Details:
The drummer is Babatunde Olatunji from Nigeria, the mask is from the Marka ethnic group, the animals all represent something personal and the faces coming off the drum swirling around the mask represent the spirit of drumming and West African music. There is a second antelope on the left and a Nile Moniter on lower right that you can't see. Peace..
More Details:
I started learning West African drumming years ago and it has changed my life. I won't bore you with details but I can say I'm alive and a much better person because of it. This tattoo is very personal to me and Brandon Heffron at Beloved Studios did a fantastic job with the layout and helping me with my hodge-podge of ideas.

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From: Drumbones on August 10, 2007
Comment: The tattoo is also much sharper than the picture shows.

From: col_1314 on August 11, 2007
Comment: 1st class..i love this tattoo. im a fan of blk and grey shading and this is one of the best ive seen..great work.
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From: adeemeg on August 11, 2007
Comment: Thank you, your's is pretty badass too!!!!!!!!!
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From: Sd on August 14, 2007
Comment: one of the best I've seen

From: a2 on October 15, 2007
Comment: what a beautiful, clean and well done piece of work. one of the best on this site. congratulations, you own one of the best black and gray pieces I have ever seen. Love this one!

From: kaydian on October 15, 2007
Comment: very cool! very unique as well
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From: krizziefied on October 22, 2007
Comment: wwwwwwwwwwoooooooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! great contrasting of shades of gray. very sweet piece. check mine out let me know what u think.
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From: jem417 on October 24, 2007
Comment: BEAUTIFUL! wow! this is a very fine piece of art absolutely incredible. a 10.
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From: Mugs17 on October 24, 2007
Comment: This is amazing. Who ever did this is a VERY talented artist. Did this hurt at all?

From: drumbones on October 24, 2007
Comment: Thanks everyone for the comments. It was inked by Brandon Heffron at Beloved Studios in St. Paul, MN www.Belovedstudios.com. It hurt on the inside of the shoulder blades(outer area of mask) and when he got close to my armpits and ribs.
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From: AGileDogs on October 28, 2007
Comment: Thanks for the comment- yes it is my dog. Your tattoo is awesome! Ihave to give you a 10!
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From: gravyboat_jones on October 30, 2007
Comment: Beautiful.
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From: ROCKKO on November 18, 2007
Comment: VERY KIKCK ASS TAT

From: tank4life on January 6, 2008
Comment: All I can say is wow. I cant even imagine the time and money you have invested in this piece. Just awesome.
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From: wickedsoul on January 10, 2008
Comment: very nice clean art work..... 10 points homey!!!
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From: phillygurl on January 11, 2008
Comment: dude, that is awsome!!!

From: tomb69 on January 13, 2008
Comment: Kick ass piece of work!!! I like the story behind it too...that took a real investment and I don't mean just money!

From: tomb69 on January 13, 2008
Comment: forgot to say how big a fan I am of single color work...you've got a great original piece!!!
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From: Steve on January 16, 2008
Comment: WOW That is what I ve been looking for myself. That is great work. Would like to find someone trusted do my back and add some person touch to mine what did it cost you instead of the tendernous. REP_706@YAHOO.COM

From: aztammy on January 17, 2008
Comment: absolutely amazing detail :)
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From: irishdreams69 on January 19, 2008
Comment: THIS IS WONDERFUL ART! HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO GET THIS ONE DONE?
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From: Skinny Dude on January 21, 2008
Comment: Hands down, best tattoo I have ever seen. I'm glad you've found something positive to inspire you. Who put the ideas together, you or your artist?

From: MONI on January 24, 2008
Comment: Yea NIGERIA!!! lol nice one

From: jenniferu on February 8, 2008
Comment: Lord that mustve taken forever. Great theme and fantastic in black and white. Great work by the artist I must say. Truely a unique piece to show off.
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From: Cal on February 9, 2008
Comment: This is really great!

From: voodoo-sabac-serbia on February 21, 2008
Comment: alal vera !

From: yankeefan on February 26, 2008
Comment: Beautiful art!
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From: left on February 28, 2008
Comment: wow thats an amaizing tatoo very nice...

From: lexy on March 9, 2008
Comment: that's pretty wild looking.........hope it means something behind all that. nice work.

From: Liraz on March 14, 2008
Comment: Beautiful and very impressive!
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From: deadpool on March 17, 2008
Comment: im trying to upload a picture of my tat but it says i dont have permission to upload on this server. help?

From: I see on March 29, 2008
Comment: 10 for you 5 for me

From: empd528 on March 29, 2008
Comment: unbealievable tat nice blending super smooth

From: big bad dan on April 2, 2008
Comment: great job to bad the guy wasn't fatter. so we could see more of your art work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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