Miami Ink is in much the style of American Chopper, about a group of 4 tattoo artists. Each episode shows various customers who come into their Miami shop during the week with their requests and ideas.
As expected, many of the tattoos have a personal significance, and it's interesting to hear their stories and the artist's design. Each artist has a specialty, be it portraits, or Japanese style tattoos, and the results are really quite impressive. Very fascinating.
Some of the tattoos I've seen:
- A father, whose 2-year-old daughter has Tay-Sachs disease, got her portrait done on his chest.
- A model got a mermaid across the lower back, in memory of her sailor father (who passed away when she was 21).
- Two brothers got a Polish eagle together (one on the calf, one on the shoulder) to symbolise their heritage.
- A breast cancer survivor had an Alphonse Mucha work done on her arm to celebrate her victory.
- Well-known chopper builder Billy Lane (often on The Great Biker Build-Off)! got the traditional "Mom" tattoo on the back of his hand. Now when she sees it, she'll be torn between his tribute to her... and her dislike for the ink.
Great show, but airs after midnight in Taiwan, Tuesday through Saturday.... I am SO so tired.
1 comment:
i seen this on miami inc last night.. and to tell you the truth i really felt for you,,she done that tattoo to PERFECTION..she is the most beatuiful little girl and you pick the best place to go and have your tattoo done.
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