Thursday, September 29, 2011

fireworks

Here is a tattoo of fireworks I built on my friend Ryan who does pyrotechnics.

throne



Here's a tattoo I built on one of my regular clients. This is a throne and is one of the highest orders of angels.

Friday, September 2, 2011

large rose



Another rose painting I did. I like painting because it gives me an opportunity to experiment with style and color choices. Enjoy!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011

Saturday, August 13, 2011

eye of sauron, mt. doom tattoo



another cover-up project

Here is a cover-up tattoo that I have begun building on Sarah. This is going to be a beaut, can't wait to finish it.

dad

Here's a tattoo I made for my friend Ryan. This is his father as one of the traditional li'l devils. His dad must've been a real hell raiser.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Lord Vader

Here's a Darth Vader tattoo I built for my brother. Good to spend quality time with a family member while tattooing.

RIP Ryan Dunn

Here's a Ryan Dunn memorial tattoo I did on a fan.

raygun


Here's a tattoo of an Alien Blaster from the video game Fallout.

Monday, June 13, 2011

cloud

Here's a little illustration I did for an ad in Whatzup magazine.

Monday, May 16, 2011

johnny & june






Here are the first 2 sessions of a cover-up tattoo featuring Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash. This is ready for color. Pics of the final product coming soon!

UPDATE: This tattoo is one step closer to finished. One more session for touch-up and to tighten up a few areas.

rose tattoo


Here is a rose tattoo I did on my mother-in-law.

NERDS!! ( louis skolnik tattoo )

Illustration of Louis Skolnik from the film "Revenge of the Nerds." I built this tattoo on my friend Joe at the Phunk-N-Ink tattoo convention in Fort Wayne, IN.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

boss tattoo


Here is a tattoo I built on my friend Lexie (Maude.) She wanted a version of Dr. Frankenfurter's tattoo from Rocky Horror Picture Show. I came up with this and she loves it. The boss is always watching...

roses and flowers sleeve tattoo

Here is a sample from a sleeve I built on John.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

shark tattoo



Here are some shark tattoos I built from some slightly modified Sailor Jerry flash. This old stuff is some of my favorite designs to do. I have 2 photos one for placement and one for detail. Hope you enjoy it.

flower cover-up tattoo


Here we have a cover-up tattoo I did on a client one of my regular clients referred me to. It's great to be able to take something that is a disappointment to someone and make something they're proud of.

son tattoo

stay thirsty, my friends

Monday, January 31, 2011

cherry blossom branch tattoo

The lettering at the bottom of the branch was an existing tattoo not done by me.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

2011 a new chapter in my life

Well as of January 1st, 2011 I am no longer working for any tattoo shop other than one I personally own and operate. With that being said, I am pleased to announce the opening of Pigment & Pixels Tattoo and Design on Feb 1, 2011. This shop is artist owned and operated. Right out of the gate we have one of the finest crews NE Indiana has to offer.
Pigment & Pixels is:
Cortney "Fett" Fettinger- owner, tattooer, print and web designer
Shane Yoder- owner, amazing tattooer www.inkkstain.com
Jacob Sigg- body piercer, gopher and phone answerer www.unpopularbird.com
April Fettinger- graphic designer and photographer www.ladyfett.com

We are located at 916 W coliseum Blvd in fort Wayne, IN. For more information explore www.tattoofortwayne.com. I will leave a phone number once we have a phone system set up and working.