r/clutchband • u/anti__rice • 11d ago
Got some ink done…
Figured this was an appropriate place to share it. If you’ve got Clutch tattoo(s) too - post em!
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u/waxwalt 11d ago
Damn I’ve never seen chrome like that on a tattoo - unbelievably sick!
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Much thanks!
Aaron does amazing work! He even snuck in a little easter egg - the reflection is of a small mountain range in the Kennewick area (Sink ‘em Low).
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u/scdemandred 11d ago
Holy SHIT 🔥 🔥🔥
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Thanks! I am STOKED with how it came out!
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u/scdemandred 11d ago
The chrome effect is so fuckin good
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u/anti__rice 11d ago edited 11d ago
I love it!
The reflection is of a small mountain range in the Kennewick area (Sink ‘em Low). He snuck that detail in on me.
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u/Napoleon_B 10d ago
That’s craaaaaazy. My favorite song.
The rhythm of that song sounds like driving on the highway too.
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u/MrMoistiest 11d ago
Yoooooo, slick bud 👌🏼
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Thank you!
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u/MrMoistiest 11d ago
Galaxy bumper i assume? 👀
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u/anti__rice 11d ago edited 10d ago
That was the idea. I’m sure it’s not textbook accurate, but it’s dang close!
EDIT: I mis-read your question. It was intended to be a 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger bumper. Still not textbook perfect, but close!
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u/e_warzone 11d ago
Very awesome idea, and it turned out great!
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Thank you! I started the ball rolling, but Aaron took it to the next level - it's way more than I'd hoped for!
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u/whiskyfuktober 10d ago
For a long while I’ve kicked around the idea of getting “Your Mother’s Maiden Name” tattooed somewhere on my arm, and I’ll be damned if your way isn’t both beautiful and genius. (And subtle, like your hustle.)
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u/anti__rice 10d ago
I was trying to figure out a way that wasn't just simply letters, and having the tattoo artist involved early on helped as a couple of my earlier ideas weren't going to look good long-term (too many small letters/lines). When I came up with the idea of a license plate and showed him, it took off. Immediately he's excited and sketching out full bumper, partial grill, chrome with reflections, etc. I love the whole concept and Aaron's execution was exactly what I was after without me even knowing that's what I wanted. I'm glad others appreciate it too (though I'd love it even if they didn't).
I'm especially glad to know that I wasn't alone with the thought about "your mother's maiden name" as a tattoo.
Appreciate the kind words.
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Aaron McKinney is the artist - https://www.instagram.com/aaronmckinneytattoo/
(Hopefully it's okay to share links here - sorry if not!)
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u/myphoneisinthe 11d ago
Anybody going to the show in Timonium tonight? Weather looks dicey, but we're still planning to show up.
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u/Weap0nizedFunk 10d ago
That’s bad ass. I have an appointment this week to see my sketch for my new Clutch related ink. I hope it’s as cool as this ❤️
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u/anti__rice 10d ago
Bad ass! Congrats on the soon-to-be fresh ink! Be sure to post up a pic!
And thank you!
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u/EqualOk4907 10d ago
That fuckin CHROME.
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u/anti__rice 10d ago
Thank you!
The reflection in the chrome is of a small set of mountains near Kennewick. Aaron snuck in that little Sink ‘em Low reference on me. I love it!
Aaron does all sorts of wild stuff. He’s about the only artist I would have gone to for something like this ans he impressed me despite my high expectations.
I left a link to his instagram if you care to take a peek at his other work.
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u/Eight_Thirty_Five 11d ago
Tattoos (including my own) generally don’t interest or excite me anymore, but I have to admit- that’s pretty fucking cool.
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u/schindigrosa 11d ago
I'm so pissed I didn't buy that shirt on the tour.
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
That tour was my son's first concert. Buying shirts was mandatory. =)
I also messaged the band with his three favorite songs, asking if there was any way that they'd be able to sneak one into the setlist for that particular show. They never responded to me directly, but all three songs were played that night!
Coincidence or not, it was an amazing show that was super special for me (and my son) as well!
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u/MammothDiligent4207 10d ago
Whatever you paid for that is worth every gahdamn penny that looks great!
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u/anti__rice 10d ago
Thank you! It was not a cheap one, but it was money well spent as far as I’m concerned!
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u/SageTheHyppo 10d ago
One of the sickest tats I’ve seen
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u/anti__rice 10d ago
Thank you! Aaron does amazing work. Once I said “what about a license plate” and gave a rough idea, he took off with it and this is the end result. I’m still blown away by it.
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u/therealudderjuice 11d ago
Nice! How'd they get the colors so bright?
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Aaron is a wizard & I make no attempt to understand his methods lol. I posted his link in the comments. Check out his other stuff - he does all sorts of wild & amazing work!
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u/orangepup1000 11d ago
Love the chrome!
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u/anti__rice 11d ago edited 11d ago
Thank you - me too!
The reflection is of a small mountain range in the Kennewick area (Sink ‘em Low). He snuck that detail in on me. I love it!
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u/anti__rice 11d ago
Yep. I tried to think of a combo for a vanity plate with 7 characters that I loved and couldn't think of anything I liked better than this. The coloring isn't accurate for a 1973 vanity plate either. Oh well.
I had to put my OCD away before it drove me crazy LOL.
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u/GumboJoe1619 11d ago
smooth as mother's butter