Underground Gets Inked At Blue Blood
Well, we couldn’t just tell you about this studio without checking it out could we? I opted to get my foot tattooed by Matt in January after Polly designed my rambling, unclear ideas to perfection. It’s really colourful and pretty, and just what I wanted! Thank you all!
Having only opened the shop in April 2008, it’s fast become a great place to get inked and hopefully you lovely Underground fans will agree!
To show you the whole process, we’ve made a couple of videos with the help of Roach Productions; there’s a look at the shop in South Manchester where we filmed the tattoo being done and some behind the scenes fun. But we’re not just stopping there, Kyle and I also a web viral advert showcasing the finished article slipping into some of my favourite Underground pumps.
Check it out here:
http://www.roachproductions.com/underground/
I liked my experience with Polly and Matt so much that I’m going back in March! Winner. Make sure you check out the photo gallery on their Myspace page with lots of their awesome work.
www.myspace.com/bluebloodtattoo
Kelly xx
We Heart Blue Blood Tattoos
Whilst we’re being constantly inspired by music here at Underground, we also get rather excited by the different visual aspects in which the rock n’ roll lifestyle can be captured. From photography to film and fashion, there has always been controversial imagery associated with musicians who in turn inspire other forms of art. And tattoos, whether they’
re to your personal taste or not, can arguably be as iconic as the person wearing them.
Bringing the subculture forward and into the mainstream with shows like LA and London Ink, has made the acceptance of tattoos in everyday life far easier than it was ten years ago. But it’
s not all about footballers enjoying fashion statements is it? Tattoos, are rightly so, about loving body art and showing your individual identity. Ok, so sometimes rock star antics means designs are chosen for shock value but one thing we do know is that loads of our favourite bands have and love their ink.
So, we thought we’
d bring a bit of our fascination with the tattoo lifestyle into the mix with wearing Underground shoes and what better way to introduce you to some brilliant young tattoo artists than to find a local, independent shop based here in Manchester?
Blue Blood Tattoos is a new business at under a year old, which has gone from strength to strength in 2008 by catering for all kinds of clients, specialising in bespoke designs and all in a friendly little studio with non-stop cups of tea!
Matt, the owner and his lovely apprentice Polly have two different styles of tattooing; Matt’
s speciality is Traditional Western and Polly is an all rounder, trying every style as she progresses her already pretty amazing skills.
MATT
MISS POLLY
Blue Blood adapt any idea you have and come back with it tailored to your needs. How cool is that? Oh and did we mention Matt and Polly are fanatical about music? What’s that? You’
re way overdue in booking a new tattoo and want some free tea whilst listening to punk? Then we recommend you pay them visit to Blue Blood here:
Blue Blood Tattoo Studio
100B Sale Road
Manchester
0161 998 1220
www.myspace.com/bluebloodtattoo
On Saturdays, you can also get pierced!
Kelly xx
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