Sorry I've been a bit lax on updating recently - here's the first batch of reader submissions to catch up on...
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This superb piece comes from Anne. Great choice for a first tattoo!
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next is a tattoist submission from Earl Funk of Trinity Tattoo.
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The above owl was sent in by Sandy.
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Another tattoist submission, from Kristin Young.
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And finally, Kim sent in this cute thing.