Tattoo Flash # 97, September 2009

<b>ARTISTS</b><br>
6 David Bruehl<br>
A Painterly Perspective<br>
38 Kimberly Reed<br>
A Lasting Impression<br>
82 Tim Beck<br>
A Wide-Spectrum Tattooer<br>
<b>EXHIBITS</b><br>
16 Portraits<br>
Faces In The Crowd<br>
28 Nurturing Nurses<br>
Naughty &amp; Nice<br>
50 Ships Ahoy!<br>
Sailing The Tall Ships<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
5 Mail Mezzanine<br>
Postal Notes<br>
62 Photo Contest<br>
Bucks For Body Art<br>
66 Flash Gallery<br>
Designer&#39;s Corner<br>
92 Artists Directory<br>
Where Are They Now?<br>
95 Future Ink<br>
Pure Speculation<br>
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<b>EDITORIAL NOTE</b><br>
The American Traditional tattoo was out of the fashion for a couple of decades,
pushed aside by more modern ns. During the last few years, though, it has made
a gcomeback. Young collectors have embraced the old school it seems, and who wouldn&#39;t?
Its simply beautiful.<br>
The many versions of the Rose of No Man&#39;s Land, which first appeared in the skin
of soldiers during World War I, honored the heroic Red Cross nurses who cared
for them. It&#39;s one of my favorites (along with gypsies; I love the old gypsy designs).
The &quot;Roses&quot; were joined by the naughty, but nice, nurses in the &#39;50s.<br>
Traditional tall ships have sailed the tattoo seas practically forever, on chests,
ribs, backs, all areas of the body really. They are a majestic sight to see. With
sails unfurled on a backdrop of blue skies and white clouds or with their cannons
firing at the enemy, probably a bunch of scurvy pirates, they&#39;re just awesome.<br>
Black-and-gray portraits are an American tradition. Most of the time, the collector
gets a tattoo of a family member. In fact, the art on the arm of our cover girl,
Bri Noel, is a memorial tattoo of her sleeping in her grandfather&#39;s lap.<br>
This is a pretty traditional issue of Flash. I hope you enjoy its simply beautiful
images.<br>
&#8212;Frenchie