Tattoo Flash May 2009

<b>ARTISTS</b><br> 6 Cory Norris<br>
A Natural Progression<br>
38 Mike Ledger<br>
A Blend Of Styles<br>
82 Mario Johnston<br>
An Odyssey Of Ink<br>
<b>EXHIBITS</b><br>
16 Imagine That<br>
Thought Provoking Ink<br>
28 Mom &amp; Dad<br>
Inseparably In The Skin<br>
52 Say It With Flowers<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
5 Mail Mezzanine<br>
Revealing Readers Stories<br>
62 Photo Contest<br>
They&#39;re In The Money<br>
66 Flash Gallery First Impressions<br>
92 Artists Directory<br>
A Collector&#39;s Checklist<br>
95 Future Ink<br>
Looking Forward<br>
<b><br>
EDITORIAL NOTE</b><br>
One summer about 15 years ago, my daughter, my four year-old grandson, and I stayed
for a while at the Crystal Towers on Taylor Street in San Francisco. Every day
Mom would go off to work and Michael and I were left to explore the neighborhood.
We soon discovered that we could walk all the way to Pier 39 (there was a Disney
store there you know, and jugglers), and we could take the cable car to F.A.O.
Schwartz. Michael didn&#39;t like the cable cars, though, too noisy, so we ventured
out on foot most of the time.<br>
One day we strolled down Taylor, made a right on Columbus Avenue (home of more
Italian restaurants than anyone could imagine), and discovered Lyle Tuttle&#39;s shop.
A short walk from there, near the neighborhood library, we came to Ed Hardy&#39;s
place. Their shops were easy to find.<br>
I bet you spend a lot of time looking for just the right tattooer, one whose style
and personality you like, someone that makes you feel at ease. That last one is
really important. After all, the artist you choose is going to be doing some serious
drilling. There are loads of modern conveniences to help you in your search, but
don&#39;t leave out the old-fashioned way to find your perfect match. It&#39;s just around
the corner. &#8212;Frenchie