Embracing female tattoo culture
Things and Ink Cover Shoot (Issue Two) from Papercut Pictures on Vimeo.
Music by Amanda Mair – ‘Sense’
Starring tattoo artist Cassandra Frances who works at End Times in Leeds.
Photographer: Sam Butt.
Make-up and hair: Keely Reichardt.
Retouching: Lydia Rayner
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So it’s time to reveal all. Our issue 2 cover star is Cassandra Frances who works at End Times in Leeds. She is one of my faves, my sister and I got tattooed by her last year – blog post here.
I first met Cassandra in 2012 and I instantly fell in love with her warm nature and dedicated work ethic. She put me at ease while she tattooed me, chatting about life, music and magazines. We were like old friends, talking away, of course the conversation always returning to ink.
When the decision was made to make issue 2 ‘The Face Issue’ I knew I wanted Cassie on the cover. With her fiery red hair and delicate porcelain skin, you almost don’t notice that she has facial tattoos. Her tattoos are so pretty and feminine and will certainly make people think twice about their preconceptions about women with facial tattoos. The image on the cover is powerful, beautiful and innocent. I really hope you like it. You can read a full interview with Cassandra in the magazine, find out about her tattoos and how she felt about being on the cover.
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Photo: Samuel Butt
Make-up: Keely Reichardt
Retouching: Lydia Rayner
As you all know I love the artwork of CFB Tattooist (aka Cassandra Frances) who works at End Times in Leeds.
My sister and I got tattooed by her (blog post here) and I have blogged about her on numerous occasions…but her artwork just keeps getting better. So I couldn’t resist doing a quick post with a couple of her recent painting and tattoos.
Photos all taken from Cassandra’s Facebook page
Last weekend my sister Olivia moved to Australia. Before she left, we decided to get matching sister tattoos, so that no matter how far we are apart, we will always have something to remind us of each other.
We chose a design that represents our home – a traditional English rose – and keeping in touch – an envelope. Our appointment was booked with Cassandra Frances for 14th February, not intentionally, but it seemed like the perfect way to spend Valentine’s day…
We travelled up to End Times in Leeds from our hometown in Leicestershire – and we took our dad along for the ride, too.
We both fell in love with the design as soon as we saw it.
Getting tattooed at End Times was a lovely experience and we spent the day chatting to Cassandra – who told us some very interesting tales about how she got into tattooing.
And here is the final ink. I am so glad we both have a permanent reminder of our sisterly love.
I have blogged about Cassandra Frances before and Th’ink feature girl, Megan, has been tattooed by her.
Tomorrow my sister and I are going to Leeds to get tattooed by her at End Times – very excited. I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to spend Valentine’s day.
Here’s some of her drawings and rough work
And here’s some of her beautiful tattoos
Photos: facebook