Lana Thompson is moving to Portland. But before she leaves she wanted to get a tattoo of the city she’s loved… And it’s seriously the best fucking Philly skyline tattoo I’ve ever seen.
Inspired by a 1992 custom neon by Len Davidson (aka Davidson Neon, of the Neon Museum of Philadelphia), that was originally designed as a large wall piece for a den.
Lana headed to Tiny Tim’s Boulevard Tattoo in Collingdale, PA and was worked on by Chad Knight… (Is that the right terminology? “Worked on”?… I have… None of the tattoos.)
I LOVE this… Good job girl!! Philly will miss you too.
I should mention that Lana’s got a voice if here own. Check out her Tumblr HERE.
I’m seriously considering a Philly tattoo. What do you all think? Do you have any Philly tattoos? Let me know…
TTLY, Conrad
Tags: tattoos
November 13th, 2009 at 12:07 am
My Philly Tattoo is the clothespin! The sculpture across from city hall by claus oldenburg (spelling?). It’s called the kiss. And I love Philly! I made it pink so it would be more my own. It’s also my way of making fun of all the people who have the love park tattoo haha
November 13th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Hahaha that’s perfect!! You should send me a photo… conrad.benner[at]Gmail[dot]com
November 13th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Love it!
November 13th, 2009 at 12:58 am
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November 13th, 2009 at 1:18 am
liberty bell on my left foot. my husband has the same tat on his right leg.
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November 13th, 2009 at 1:36 am
I know someone with a Philly-related tattoo – not necessarily a landmark. It’s the Phillie Phanatic and William Penn shaking hands. I’ll take a pic ASAP!
November 13th, 2009 at 4:16 am
waiting for the I HEART COMCAST tatt….
November 13th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
AHHHHHHHHHHH. its awesome. thank you thank you!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
As a Philly resident and Vespa owner it seemed logical to combine my loves. I’m going to rework and get this. http://scoot.net/patches/patch.html?p=174
November 14th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Someone has a tat of the Phanatic and William Penn?!?! YES!!!!! I srsly wish the Phanatic was my best friend!
November 18th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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