Mark does some really awesome tattoos. His tattoos remind me of that style of traditional tattooing that you see from the dudes at Smith St.-really thick bold outlines, lots of quality shading, and some nice color saturation. Personally, I think Mark does some of the coolest eagles and wolf heads around, and he also coined that sweet ass cat take on the bent-back-bitch skull design, which is seriously awesome.  Take a look at some of his work:

Check out Mark’s shop, blog, and follow him on Instagram @mark__cross. You can also check out Greenpoint’s website and follow them on tumblr. Again, Mark is definitely a tattooer to keep an eye out for. NYC is a mecca for tattooing, and Mark Cross is amongst some of the best in the city doing traditional tattooers. Thanks for reading.

I was hoping that this may be showing here in Rochester, but it’s sadly not. Actually, the website doesn’t have any shows listed for NY, which I assume has to be incorrect. Either way, keep your eyes peel for a showing near you. Check out the website for times and locations where you can possibly see the film in theaters. Enjoy.

For those of you unfamiliar with Scott’s work, Scott is a co-owner Black Heart Tattoo in San Francisco, CA. Besides making great traditional tattoos, Scott also makes tattoo machines. I can’t say that I have first hand knowledge about these machines, but these appear to be high quality machines.  I’m always amazed when I see tattooers talking about or posting pictures of machines they’ve built, probably because I’d be completely inept in any attempt in fabricating something such as a tattoo machine. I find it to be really awesome that someone is able to craft a tool that they’re going to use for their craft.

Scott’s got a really great style and does some pretty cool tattoos. Here’s some of his work:

Last Sparrow Tattoo, which I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions,  is another excellent contribution from Scott. The website, which was created by Mr. Sylvia, is one that I visit daily, and I feel that it’s really a great resource and community for individuals wanting to nerd out or learn about quality tattooers/tattooing. Besides a forum that features tattoo collectors and numerous tattooers, LST also boasts a plethora of awesome interviews, conducted by Scott himself, which feature the likes of Chad Koeplinger, Valerie Vargas, Stewart Robson,  and Freddy Corbin, just to name a few. I remember finding all of those interviews and been so excited and overwhelmed at the same time. There’s a ton, and I didn’t know which one to start with. Treat yo self.

You should without a doubt stop in at Black Heart Tattoo if you find yourself in San Francisco, CA. Besides being the home of Scott, Tim Lehi, Cody Miller,  and Nick Rodin to name a few. Awesome shop with some awesome tattooers. Thanks for reading. Enjoy.