Hi guys,

We have awesome new Tshirts with a dragon design by Chad Chesko. These are limited edition and going fast! Here is Fat Ram modeling one:

and here is a closeup of the design:

They are only $20! So come get one before they're gone...

Darlene is back! Call the shop to make an appointment-

Thanks to everyone who voted and made us "Best Tattoo Shop" in the Boston Phoenix once again. We really appreciate all your support, and will continue to do our best for you-

Fat Ram's Pumpkin Tattoo

FAT RAM’S PUMPKIN TATTOO wins the category again. Ram has been tattooing since the 1980s, and he’s a grad of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, so his ink is true artistry. Select your own design once you get there, or take advantage of Ram’s talented staff, who can help you create and customize your body’s own identifying mark. Make an appointment, but for God’s sake, don’t succumb to the cheeseball allure of an Asian character tattooed on the small of your back.

FAT RAM’S PUMPKIN TATTOO | 380 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain | 617.522.6444 | fatramtattoo.com

We have had a great crew of guest artists recently, from Fred Smith III to Captain Morgan, I am working on making guest artist pages fo the site, I'll keep you posted.

We have an awesome art show right now! Last month we got the shop painted and took all our art off of the walls. t was the perfect time for an art show. We are happy to showcase the art of Isaac White. Come down and take a look- it is incredible. Here is a close-up on one piece:

Slightly older news:

We had our Pumpkin Holiday Party in December. One of the highlights was presenting Alex with his diploma for graduating from his apprenticeship with Ram. He has done such a great job and is an excellent and versatile tattoo artist. Here are some photos, along with one that includes Virginia, who was Ram's first apprentice. he came up from New York just to see us and come to the party! She is also an incredible tattooist who is becoming very well-known for her beautiful portraits. She was on Miami Ink and now works in NYC at NY Adorned, a great shop.

For more on Virginia see her website at www.virginiaelwoodtattoo.com/

I also want to mention what an awesome time we had at our friend Andy's restaurant Tremont 647. It has always been one of our favorite places to go, amazing food, the best margaritas in town, Andy is awesome!! www.tremont647.com

and he is an incredibly innovative chef who is always trying new stuff- see some of his videos on youtube-

www.youtube.com/user/thefearlesschef

Now that Alex has graduated from his apprenticeship, Roz has moved into the highly coveted position as Ram's third apprentice. She worked very hard and beat our many other applicants to get there. Many of you know her as our desk person/receptionist- Roz is a highly talented artist who is very into anime and comic art. Her bio will be up shortly. Congrats Roz!

We are very happy to get great reviews on yelp- www.yelp.com/biz/fat-rams-pumpkin-tattoo-jamaica-plain -

if you are happy with your experience at our shop, would you consider writing us a review there as well? For us it really is all about making you, our clients, happy.

I am starting a new feature- I am going to answer someone's tattoo-related question here each month. So send em my way! juliram@comcast.net

So thanks for reading and come see us any time. Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Juliette