Late night Tattooing....

This piece was inspired by the old school black velvet paintings of the 70's...it's was his birthday and his wife booked him an appointment with me... I had to put my heart and soul in this piece... This brother was REALLY cool and had very good energy... It's was easy working on him... Relaxed and he trusted my vision... Thank you and Happy Birthday my brother!!!























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Closer to God...Closer to Death

Inspired by a friend of mine who died from a drug overdose a few months ago... The tortured soul of an artist.. Trying to find his way in a world that don't understand...waiting on God to answer him back...

















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City of Ink "Lettering"

The lettering from "City of Ink" she asked me to add on to her other piece...in the honor of her family "Brown"








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Lipstick Knife Tattoo

Her story was deep... But it's a private one so I can't share her story.. But once I hear it... This is what it inspired out of me...she is a makeup artist so I wanted to throw in the "lipstick knife" ... I hope my idea don't get copied that much this time...... Righttttt lol























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Friday FEB.25 @ City of Ink

Friday FEB.25, 2010 from 7pm-11pm

It's that time again!! It's City of Ink's 4th anniversary on Friday Feb.28... If you are an artist and want to be apart of this art show the deadline is Feb.20... I'm looking for artist who do NOT censor their art.. And who think out the box... Send samples to: miyasart@gmail.com or call me at 404-644-1912 (or text me)





After the art show.. We will be having a private screening of Corey Davis debut film "J is for Junkie" a film showing you the struggles & stories of downtown ATL's drug addicts... Very power!





Also we have 5000 flyers at City of Ink... We need all our family & supporters to drop by and pick some up... Please help spread the words about the art show & film... Thank you, Miya Bailey








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Miya Bailey & Tuki Carter "Chest Tattoo"

This is the first real project both me & Tuki are working on together..... I did the "moon" and Tuki did the "sun" since me and him have worked together for over 15 years together it's easy for us to flow off each others style... We will be adding to her arms next... Stay tuned









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"Moon & Bird" Tattoo

This was step one of a joint piece me and Tuki are doing... I started first with a moon & bird shoulder to chest piece....soft full color

















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"Koi Fish" Half sleeve tattoo

Step: One... Draw directly on the skin with the markers... Follow the shape of the arm.. Let the curves guide you.. Do not over think art... Use your natural born art instinct


I love doing Japanese inspired body art...since I'm not Japanese I have to add my own twist to it so it still looks like a MB original...I really enjoyed this one

















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"His Spirit" Tattoo

Her uncle lost his life to a drunk driver... She told me his story... And I seen visions in my mind..I wanted to do something colorful in the honor of his life & spirit.. This is the skin painting I created for her.... Step by step

















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