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Famous Tattoo Artist Offers To Ink People For FREE If They Agree To Put Their Arms In A Hole For A Surprise

It might be quite shocking, discovering how much your dream tattoo might cost and the saying “what you pay for is what you get” strongly comes in play here. However, Scott Campbell, a well-known tattoo artist based in the Williamsburg part of Brooklyn, New York, has created the ultimate test of trust in his work: he offers free tattoos to people as long as he gets to choose the design and not show it to them until it’s done. The name of his project, playing on everyone’s favorite truck-stop delight, is “Whole Glory.”

Not so long ago tattoos were meant for sailors, freak-show entertainers, and general low-lives, but as you can see from the works of Scott Campbell, the fine lines and intricate details might even suit the Queen herself (though she might not need to worry about finding a way to getting a tattoo for free).

The trust these people place in him when they stick their hands through the wall for a free tattoo isn’t unfounded – Campbell has tattooed celebs like Marc Jacobs, Orlando Bloom, and Penelope Cruz. Nonetheless, he does thank each person for their trust in him and his art. What do you think of the work he did?

More info: scottcampbellstudio.com | Instagram

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In 2014, Vaiva finished her university studies and was proudly presented with a Communication degree. Since then, she has gained experience in journalism, creative writing, and public relations. Vaiva has been working for Bored Panda since 2016 and has extensive knowledge of Internet lore. She loves cats, tattoos, listening to BTS, and sleeping.

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Cesi Baca 8 years ago

Tattoos are way to personal and permanent to be done randomly.......But props to the this tattoo artist for finding a clever way to get practice and the chance to experiment freely.

59points

Amber Ridgdill 8 years ago

I think the trust required to do this make is personal in and of itself. The tattoo has a story because of it's creation, rather than getting a tattoo to honor a past story.

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Alan Seeger 8 years ago

He's quite an accomplished tattoo artist... I don't think he's doing it for the practice.

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Amber Ridgdill 8 years ago

I mourn your lack of storytelling then, if that's the best you can come up with :)

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Charles Wong 7 years ago

i believe he has reached a level beyond doing this for practice.. =) this is for publicity and marketing, not practice =)

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Susu Onsjö 7 years ago

Oorrrr that's how YOU feel about tattoos, and these people felt differently. Got quite a few myself and there's zero meaning or story behind them. I just thought they looked good.

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Daniel Bertram 8 years ago

he is a famous artist

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Anna Panda 8 years ago

Tattoo glory hole

33points

Beth Scott 8 years ago

Exactly why the concept was called “Whole Glory.”

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LaDarryl Hollingsworth 8 years ago

I've been using those holes ALL WRONG!!

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Mistrz Varflock 8 years ago

I don't know where your tattoo is now but I'm pretty sure I don't wanna see it. :[]

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Cesi Baca 8 years ago

Tattoos are way to personal and permanent to be done randomly.......But props to the this tattoo artist for finding a clever way to get practice and the chance to experiment freely.

59points

Amber Ridgdill 8 years ago

I think the trust required to do this make is personal in and of itself. The tattoo has a story because of it's creation, rather than getting a tattoo to honor a past story.

30points

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Alan Seeger 8 years ago

He's quite an accomplished tattoo artist... I don't think he's doing it for the practice.

3points

Amber Ridgdill 8 years ago

I mourn your lack of storytelling then, if that's the best you can come up with :)

1point

Charles Wong 7 years ago

i believe he has reached a level beyond doing this for practice.. =) this is for publicity and marketing, not practice =)

0points

Susu Onsjö 7 years ago

Oorrrr that's how YOU feel about tattoos, and these people felt differently. Got quite a few myself and there's zero meaning or story behind them. I just thought they looked good.

0points

Daniel Bertram 8 years ago

he is a famous artist

-2points

Anna Panda 8 years ago

Tattoo glory hole

33points

Beth Scott 8 years ago

Exactly why the concept was called “Whole Glory.”

6points

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LaDarryl Hollingsworth 8 years ago

I've been using those holes ALL WRONG!!

8points

Mistrz Varflock 8 years ago

I don't know where your tattoo is now but I'm pretty sure I don't wanna see it. :[]

4points

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Famous Tattoo Artist Offers To Ink People For FREE If They Agree To Put Their Arms In A Hole For A Surprise

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