Owl Tattoo (Back of Thigh)

Owl tattoo I did on the back of my homegirl, Ashley's thigh








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Lotus Tattoo...

I used "stippling" tiny dots instead of regular shading... Just want to do something different on this one...








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Miya Bailey & Zulu in LA

Wednesday in LA I got to tattoo one of my Heros in the tattoo industry, "Zulu" back in 1997-98 I wrote him an email about how he inspired me to take my tattooing way more serious as a career... he was the first black tattoo artist to get press world wide... This brother was international when I was still playing around in the streets... It was an honor to ink him and it was also an honor to have him star in "Color outside the Lines" having him be apart of my first film is a milestone in my life.... And to tattoo him...amazing... Thank you, Zulu for believing in me and proving we can do anything if you believe and focus....many blessings, MB


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Tuki Carter tattoos Rick Ross on tour [VIDEO]

Tuki Carter tattoos Rick Ross on the “I am still Music” tour props to my brother!….he deserves it….

City of Ink Euro Tour 2010 [Greedmont TV]

Greedmont TV presents City of Ink’s Euro Tour, where a group of their tattoo artist [Miya Bailey, Corey Davis and Samba Sillah] venture overseas to Europe for a first time experience and to learn about the different cultures of London, Amsterdam and Paris. [Shot by Corey Davis]

Complex & Juxtopaz: Miya Bailey

Dreams are coming true... Thanks to the people and their support in my vision.... I'm very thankful! City of Ink....dreams to reality


http://m.complex.com/?redirurl=/city-guide/2011/04/coloring-outside-the-lines-city-of-inks-miya-bailey-on-race-and-tattoos#bmb=1


http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/atlantas-city-of-ink-founder-miya-bailey-on-tour-for-new-tattoo-documentary

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420 Art Show @ City of Ink

This Wednesday from 7pm-11pm we are having the 420 art show...all art inspired by the "420" culture & lifestyle.... You don't have to be a smoker to enjoy this art show... Art is art... And expression is freedom so be there... It's FREE!! I know y'all not doing anything on Wednesday so bring y'all asses down to City of Ink.. Get inspired and stuck up some positive energy... 7pm-11pm... After the art show I might see wassup with MJQ ain't been in a long time.... Are wed's still poppin' there? I'm out the loop lol either way... City of ink will be a party.. Full of beautiful creative people... Now time to head back to ATL and finish up my 420 painting! See y'all there...MB


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Tattoo "Balance" Sleeve

This was my last appointment in New York... It was a rainy day... We rolled a few blunts up and let the art flow....he wanted balance... He already had his lower arm & chest done by Queen's tattoo artist, Made Rich.... Rich reminds me of a young version of myself so I was easy to flow off the pieces he already had on him... It was an Allday session....this client was super cool and laid-back... Good energy makes it earlier to work Allday... I'm thankful






























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Hanging out w/ Corey Davis

I'm up in New York....about to leave and go back to ATL in a few hours.... I got to hang out with Corey Davis lastnight... Y'all know how I feel about this artist....we don't agree on everything but when we do agree...the things we create... I respect anyone who works just as hard as I do... Much love lil' bruh... Stay focus and brand that name "Corey Davis"


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Sista Series: 1 "Coverup"

I'm about to start a posting tattoos from my "Sista Series" images inspired by these dreams I been having lately of female spirits...twisting and flowing like water & air...free spirits...using the side view to show "focus" going in one direction.. Going towards the sun....God




















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Tattoo by Melvin Todd

City of Ink's Melvin Todd did it again with another beautiful "Loveless" tattoo...this young artist is branding himself very well....new styles means a brighter future in art....


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The Meaning of the "Dripping Star"

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Sophie supporting Paper Frank

It feels good to see Sophie supporting the newest family member "Paper Frank"... I love those "You Mad?" stickers!!!!









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420 Art Show @ City of Ink

It's next for another art show.. This time all the art will be inspired by the 420 culture...I just started on my piece.. Hope y'all like it :-)


If you would like to enter artwork or photography in this art show... Email me samples of your work to: miyasart@gmail.com the deadline is April 15th....


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Location:323 Walker St. ATL, GA 30313

Peacock Chest Tattoo...

A chest piece i'm working on... It will flow over and connect with his sleeve...adding color on the next session...

















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Melvin Todd tattoos Miya Bailey... Again

City of Ink's Melvin Todd gave me a "Loveless Society" tattoo... He designed something that reflects my past with gun play...that "Miya" is long gone but his memory lives on... Thanks Melvin for tattooing my beer belly... My brother!!!


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The Human Body "Sketch"

Step by step look at a sketch I did yesterday morning....reflections of the human body... Str8 pen.. No pencil














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Angel Tattoo.....HEALED

Just a pic of one of my many angel tattoos all healed up... Glad he took good care of my work.... I'm ready for the next session... Melvin just did something on his other side... But i didn't get to see it yet...


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Asheville Love....

I did this tattoo lastnight on my homegirl, Kandice from back home in Asheville... I wanted to use the classic "West End" designs for the background...bright colors in between the black to make the dragonflies stand out.... It means a lot when my folks from the Ville come down to get their body art.... Thank you for all the love and support... MB


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Side Tattoo "Color"

I've been in the mood to play around with blues & greens...she was the perfect canvas for this desire.... Thank you for believing in my vision





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Location:323 Walker St. ATL, GA 30313