Wise Owl

It's not often you see a black and grey tattoo come from Zack Ross. This is the first he has done in quite a while, and if you ask me, he should keep 'em coming.

The Red Queen's Race

Ever feel like you are running as fast as you can just to keep up with those around you? You, my friends, are running the Red Queen's Race.

An excerpt from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass: 

     "Well, in our country," said Alice, still panting a little, "you'd generally get to somewhere else -- if you run very fast for a long time, as we've been doing."
     "A slow sort of country!" said the Queen. "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!"

by Zack Ross

Second Place Large Color

Congratulations to Zack Ross for winning 2nd Place in Large Color for Erin's Audrey Kawasaki piece at the Slinging Ink Tattoo Expo! Hell yeah!

New Project

Zack Ross started this fancy, monocle wearin' lady during his stay in Houston on tattooer Russ Bagwell of Texas Body Art. Nice stems Russ. 

Russ Abbott Tattoos Zack Ross

During the 2011 Star Of Texas Tattoo Art Revival, Zack got his second foot tatty by Russ Abbott of Ink and Dagger. Classy pig and rooster don't ya think?

What's New?

So we made it through the slow season on top and we're ready to keep the ball rollin'. Zack Ross has been spending some time tattooing at Johnny Jackson's shop, Texas Body Art, in Houston, TX making some new clients and spreadin' the No Surrender love. Check out the new work from Mr. Ross!

Audrey Kawasaki Inspires One Of Zack's Best

      Erin DeWitt came to Zack with a painting by one of her favorite artists, Audrey Kawasaki, and gave him creative freedom to do what he wanted with her tattoo. Just goes to to show you a great reference makes for a great tattoo. With the combination of great skin, a tough ass chick, and three long sessions with one more to go has easily made Erin's tattoo one of Zack's best pieces to date. Stay tuned for the final product which should be posted before January is over...

Great Job!

Alex Gardner has been doing some really awesome tattoos lately! Check out some of his new work below.

A before shot of the cover up. Tribal is never a good idea.

Now you want to make an appointment with Alex, right? 512.396.8288.

Poodle!

Zack Ross started this poodle on Stephanie a while ago at the Texas Tattoo Roundup convention and recently got the opportunity to finish it.

Tye Harris at No Surrender

Tye Harris has been doing some traveling and guest spotting at different tattoo shops around Texas. Today he joined us at No Surrender to do a rad portrait. 

Check out some of Tye's recent work below.

'tis the season

It's that time of year again. Spiked eggnog, ugly sweaters, and the dreaded holiday shopping. But you're in luck! Be the one to give your friends the most unique, exciting present; the gift of ink. Stop by our Hopkins location today to pick up a No Surrender Studios Gift Certificate. 

Alex Takes Tattoo of the Day

Congratulations Alex Gardner for winning Slingin' Ink Magazine's Tattoo of the Day! Alex did this cover up on Adam Burdine while Adam was guesting at No Surrender. Check out Slingin' Ink's Facebook for other tattoos of the day!

Half Goat, Half Rabbit, 100% Brutal!

The goatalope by Zack Ross. Done in a single 7 hour session. Needs one more to clean it up.

Devil's Hand and Tiger Bat

Work in progress foot piece by Zack Ross. Devil's hand dragging him down to hell is the idea behind this one.

Update on the work in progress tiger bat by Zack Ross. This is after the third session.

Horse and Buggy

So Timmy B. was back in Texas to pick up his car that was wrecked the first time he came to Texas. During his visit he did this awesome horse tatty on Billy's neck. Took a whoppin' 6 hours and still needs a background.

If this horse could talk it would say "Uh buh".

Billy did this lil tattoo on Timmy's leg in return. Fair trade, right? Hah.

Sweetz & Bugz

Better pictures of Courtney's sweets and bugs tattoo by Zack Ross, Timmy B., and Billy Weigler.

"Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being." -Albert Camus

By Zack Ross

Let Me See Your Peacock!

Carly's peacock by Evan Lovett. Evan will be guest spotting at Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia, PA November 20-23 and is now taking appointments! E-mail classictouchtattoo@gmail.com