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L.A. Ink Episode 3 Recap & Pics

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August 23, 2007 |

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Episode three is now in the books, as High Voltage Tattoo finally opened and saw all of the ink being done inside it’s walls. Overall I have to admit that Kat is bugging the crap out of me as a viewer, the overall immaturity makes some of the footage (the non-tat footage mostly) tough to watch. I am finding myself really liking Corey and Kim, the two who seem to have their heads on the most.

Episode 3 - L.A. Ink Grand Opening

This episode starts out with rapper Eve stopping by High Voltage for a tattoo on her hip. That makes three shows and three “celebrity” starters.

Kat Von D - “Three-Love Piece”

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1.) Client Idea / Story - I was interested to know the details behind this one, mostly because of the teaser video I guess. It turns out the Eve wanted this for some pretty dumb reasons though. Her quote was “I just love, love ya know?”. Mmkay. 2/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - While this tattoo probably took all of 30 minutes, Kat does it just fine. But it is so simple and small I’m starting to wonder why I am rating this. 4 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - It is pretty clear this one only made the episode because it was for a celebrity. The piece is small, and rather insignificant honestly, a poor one to kick off the show in my opinion. 3 / 10

Overall Rating 3/10 - “I just love , love ya know?”

Hannah - Pin Up Warrior

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1.) Client Idea / Story - Dinu wants to get what she describes as a “sexy, ass kicking chick” and stops in to have Hannah do the honors. Not much of a story here, but it seems like more of a fun deal for this piece. 4/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - A bit outside the area of expertise for Hannah this time around, no color for this pinup. Even so, she does a great sketch and seems to nail what Dinu wants with the tattoo. 6 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - It is always tough to be certain why people get some of the ink they get, this one seems like a flighty and rather dumb idea to me, even so, who am I to judge? Hannah shows that she can do more than big time color pieces here. 5 / 10

Overall Rating - 5/10

Corey - Star Halo Piece

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1.) Client Idea / Story - Kristin comes in to L.A. Ink for a piece by Corey after being in a coma after a major car accident. Obviously a good reason to remember a tough time and look to move forward, can’t argue with this one. 8/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - Corey does really well sketching and adding some of his own ideas to this one, takes a good idea and makes it a great piece. 7 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - I think this piece is pretty average if Corey does not add his own flair, especially to the inside of the star and with the outside glow parts. I do really like the placement and overall look in the end. 6.5 / 10

Overall Rating - 6/10

Kim - “Acid Trip Of Nature Shoulder Piece”

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1.) Client Idea / Story - This guy totally cracks me up. Justin meets with Kim outside the shop since the A/C is out and tells him he wants some kind of acid trip of nature piece on his shoulder. If I were Kim I am not sure I would have known what the hell he was talking about. His quote pretty much sums it up. “This tattoo is gonna represent everything I have to say and every reason I’m alive.” 3/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - Justin mostly leaves this up to Kim outside of the trippy idea. Kim loves that though and really goes wild with this in an amazing way. 7 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - This one turns out pretty amazing really considering it mostly comes out of Kim’s creative sense. The color and arrangements really pop and I am totally impressed. What I thought was gonna be difficult turns into one of the best pieces this episode. 8 / 10

Overall Rating - 8/10

Kat - Mike - Truvian Man Piece

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1.) Client Idea / Story - Mike chooses the classic Da Vinci piece of art known as “Truvian Man.” He wants to kinda pay tribute to the human body with this piece and chooses to have it on his side. And yes, it’s gonna hurt. 7/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - This is actually a piece where Kat does not need to be too creative, after all, Da Vinci pretty much nailed it already. Kat does have to deal with Mike and his goofy attitude however, but I would not want to sit for this piece in this spot. 7 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - The piece turns out amazing, but somehow I was slightly dissapointed. Maybe it was the sepiatone stuff all around the piece that sorta looks like dude scraped himself real bad. Even so, it still is a great piece overall and one of the better ones this episode. 7 / 10

Overall Rating 7.5/10

Kim - Big Heat Back Piece

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1.) Client Idea / Story - Big Mike wants the script “Big Heat” on his back, which is his nickname. He also wants it to work well with the art he already has on his back. 4/10

2.) Artist Interpretation - I am most impressed by how Kim blends this one so well into his other work. She takes advantage of the large canvas and makes this massive volcano behind the Big Heat script. 7 / 10

3. ) Finished Tattoo - Great job by Kim giving Mike what he asks for. I think the piece itself is a bit silly but with Mike’s other artwork on his back, it actually fits really well. Lots of color was of course, right up Kim’s alley. 7 / 10

Overall Rating 6.5/10

I have lots more screencaps to share as well, look for those very soon……


Comments

4 Comments so far

  1. sam on August 23, 2007 5:54 pm

    yeah kat is extremely annoying and childish. I’m pretty much throwing the towel in on this show. it makes me ill to watch it.

  2. TillyS on August 23, 2007 6:04 pm

    did any one see the preview for ep. 4? Kat’s getting breast implants???? WTF? LAME.

  3. admin on August 23, 2007 6:12 pm

    Im really hoping the implants thing is a joke. If Kat wants to look even more immature, just grab some new DDs for a national TV audience!

  4. Chelsea on August 31, 2007 11:36 am

    Hey, it’s actually called The “Vitruvian man” not “‘Truvian’ man”

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