So everything has been solidified. I will be tattooing at Hartless tattoo in Toronto
961 Bloor st West 2nd floor unit 1. Its my buddy Derek's private studio. He's a killer artist so you should check him out @ Hartless Tattoo. I will be tattooing between Tues March 8th and Tues March 15th. 12-6. I'm about halfway booked so now's your chance to get some fun tattoos. Email me soon to ensure you get a spot.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and doing some fun tattoos.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
"First Taste" Art Show at Bound for Glory Tomorrow Night!
In case you're wondering where I'll be on Friday night, the plan is for me to attend the opening of Bound for Glory's first art show.
Now, I'm not a big fan of Staten Island (nothing against the people, just my least fave borough), but the fact that the show is curated by Friend of Tattoosday, Magie Serpica, makes it worth the effort. Magie originally appeared on Tattoosday here.
Here is the spiel from the show's Facebook page:
Assuming I can dig my sister's car out from under a new foot of snow by tomorrow evening, I plan to attend and report on it next week, with a photo or two, to boot. Hope to see you there!
Now, I'm not a big fan of Staten Island (nothing against the people, just my least fave borough), but the fact that the show is curated by Friend of Tattoosday, Magie Serpica, makes it worth the effort. Magie originally appeared on Tattoosday here.
Here is the spiel from the show's Facebook page:
"First Taste"
This is our first art show at Bound For Glory! It will feature the art of many awesome local Staten Island artists, as well as select works from some tattooers nationwide.
The art will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go towards Project Hospitality, a local charity which feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and cares for people with HIV/AIDS.
...The opening reception will be on Friday Jan 28th at 8pm. There will be refreshments, which will be generously donated by local businesses such as Starbucks, Jeans Fine Wine & Spirits, and The CupCake Bar NYC.
Everyone is invited!
This show is curated by Bound For Glory's lady tattooer Magie Serpica
Participating Artists:
Mike Shane
Richie Clarke
Kev/psyn of RobotsWillKill
Chris of RobotsWillKill
Ethan Morgan
Cynthia Von Buhler
Dave Borjes
Brendan Coyle
Amanda Curtis
Chris Sorrentino
Lauren Monardo
Terry Lee Chandler
Charles Tagle
Marina Inoue
Frank Kempo
Chelsea Bunn
Danny Loveridge
Justine Lordo
Veng of RobotsWillKill
Vinny Rega
Tara Anne McCloskey Chillemi
Jennifer McMenemey
Magie Serpica
Nick Caruso
Emma Griffiths
Alexander Rivera
Tom Connors
Victor Modafferi
Sarah Smith (sas photos)
Scott Bakoss
Steve Lapcevic
Sweety
Miss Elvia
Demetrius Felder
Maya Ventura
Bert Krak
Gina Venosa
Mike Hooligan
Eric Perfect
Alex Sherker
Dennis Del Prete
Charlie Foos
Steven Huie
We will be selling raffle tickets for an awesome gift package including: a gift certificate from Comic Book Jones, Some T-Shirts from Robots Will Kill, & "An hour in the chair" with Magie Serpica!
Assuming I can dig my sister's car out from under a new foot of snow by tomorrow evening, I plan to attend and report on it next week, with a photo or two, to boot. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Nail Polish Collection :)
I wanted to give you guys a look into my nail polish collection because I recently started collecting and I think a good nail color really pulls an outfit together sometimes.
I only have about 22 colors, and thats without the miscellaneous top coats and such. Lets take a look, shall we?
This is Hottie from Sinful Colors.
This color can be worn alone or I personally love it over a white polish.
Both of these colors are fantastic. In fact, they are probably in my top 5. The top one is Boogie Nights and the second is Soul Mate. I can' say that I necessarily wear certain colors for certain seasons but I think that Boogie Nights is a perfect summer nights or day at the beach color. Soul Mate is a VERY versatile color. I have worn it with many colors and outfits.
These three colors I got from Charlotte Russe last summer and as you can tell I have been in love with them. The only name that I know or can find online in the sea green color in the middle. It is called Jade. If you look online it is a very popular color and as you can tell by the jar, everything has been worn away from MUCH use. Charlotte Russe makes awesome colors at awesome prices.
Okay so, now we are on to Pure Ice. This company has fantastic colors but I do have to say that you have to put a few coats on to get the best end result. If that doesn't bother you than these are great fun colors to have around.
The first one is Free Spirit and the second is Wild Thing. Free Spirit is also in my top 5 colors not only because of its name, but because it is such an in your face fun color.
Finger Paints. This color is available at Sally's Beauty Supply I believe and one of the two brands I have that although I use these colors I probably would repurchase from them. At first these colors are awesome but the polish itself just doesn't last that long. The first color is Ruby-O and is the only color I photographed that didn't come off true to color. Ruby-O is a little deeper than what is coming across in the picture. The second color is Tangerine Tint and is a favorite a Halloween :)
Okay,NYC. Get it at Wal-Mart and it's a dependable brand. Affordable and always having new collections and styles. The top color is Purple Pizzazz and is such a fun color. The second one is Fifth Avenue and a great color for Fall.
I don't really know much about this company. This is the only color I have and its called Gotcha Grape. The color is very metallic and I don't use it often.
Avon is probably the brand I have the most of but that does not mean it's my favorite. These polish actually don't really have the staying power either. Although, I do change my nail polish every few days and I don't think staying in good shape for about 3-5 days is asking a lot. Just saying. So from top to bottom these colors are Lagoon , Nude , Strawberry , Midnight Plum and Vamp it up.
China Glaze is a favorite of many but these are my first two colors and YES! I certainly will be purchasing China Glaze again. The staying power is amazing and I don't have to put on 15 layers to see the color. These two colors are also in my top 5. They are Spontaneous and Tree Hugger :)
And the newest addition to the collection and my current favorite as well as the last in my top 5 is Quebec & Call from O.P.I. I personally am in love with the olive gold color. It is so pigmented and I've been wearing it for days and it looks like I just put it on. It gets a thumbs up from me!
Well that's my collection gang. I would LOVE to know any suggestions you have or maybe you are a lover of the same colors I am. Whatever it is, feel free to share.
C'ya next time guys and gals.
Tattoorism: Sean Returns, Part 2
Last week, I shared more of reader Sean's vast tat-alog here. It's time to finish off our inventory of this very generous fan o' the site. Let's see what we have:
A hearty thanks to Sean for continuing to share his tattoos with us over the years!
...I got a clipper ship on my upper arm. The ship is navigating through a background of clouds and lightning bolts and has a banner underneath reading “Hope.” Its meaning follows the same idea behind my anchor tattoo. Hope is a huge part of having a positive mental attitude, which I try (sometimes with little luck, of course) to hold at all times. It’s a reminder that you can make it through stormy parts of your life, no matter how bad they get. It’s also done in the traditional style I love so much. The tattoo was done by Mike Schweigert at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.While attending [the 2010] Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention, I decided to get a tattoo to commemorate my first convention. For as many years as tattoos have been a part of my life, this was my first convention...I got a blue rose with a candle spouting out of it in between my sparrows and flower on my outer elbow.
I’m a firm believer in everyone having a different reasoning for getting tattoos. Some are used as place markers in one’s life, some are used to remember an event, some have deep profound meanings and some are just aesthetically pleasing. I could probably come up with some in depth meaning behind the tattoo, but in the end, I got it to commemorate my first tattoo convention and that’s pretty much the only reason. Done by Rocco at Death or Glory Tattoos in Westbrook, Maine.Finally, I got my outer elbow to forearm done with a snake coiling through a skull and dagger and impaling itself on the dagger’s blade.
I usually try to go out of my way to ensure that my friends/family/other people in general are happy, more often than I would like to admit, putting their happiness before my well-being. This tattoo serves as a reminder for me not to do that so much, and to focus on myself sometimes. The snake can be viewed as a protection figure, coiling around and through the rest of the tattoo, but has also caused injury to itself by doing so. Basically, its my reminder that as much as I would like to help others, I need to keep my own happiness and well being in mind before I choose which action to take or I’ll end up injuring myself in the process. Done by Mike Schweigert at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
A hearty thanks to Sean for continuing to share his tattoos with us over the years!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Newsday on Tuesday?
Newsday on Tattoosday?
So winter makes me consider desperate measures. As I've trickled down to two or three posts a week (believe me, it hurts me more than it hurts you), I've occasionally toyed with the idea of reporting on other things in the tattoo community, other than the Bill-o-centric encounters I have in the City That Never Sleeps. I've even gone so far as to write a few posts and then never published them. The reality is, however, I am facing a scarcity of inkspotting occurrences, and I'm just going with the flow.
So, here we go.....
I recently got an email from someone representing a Guide to Art Schools website, listing Tattoosday among the top 45 tattoo blogs. Considering how specific the site is, I'm honored to be included, especially among some of my favorite tattoo cyber-destinations. You check out the list here:
http://www.guidetoartschools.
And since we're throwing around the work "Best, " I received word about a new tattoo reality show currently in production for the Oxygen Network. Its working title is "Best Ink" and it sounds rather compelling. Check it out:
Casting details are here.
And, finally, in a creepy news story, but one that certainly nipped at my curiosity, the artists at Sacred Art Tattoo Studio in Tucson are getting some publicity, as they had the dubious distinction of tattooing Jared Loughner last fall. Not to feed into the media frenzy surrounding this guy, but I was curious, so I just had to look into it. Read all about it here.
So what do you think? Should Tattoosday Newsday becoming a regular feature? Feel free to comment below.
So winter makes me consider desperate measures. As I've trickled down to two or three posts a week (believe me, it hurts me more than it hurts you), I've occasionally toyed with the idea of reporting on other things in the tattoo community, other than the Bill-o-centric encounters I have in the City That Never Sleeps. I've even gone so far as to write a few posts and then never published them. The reality is, however, I am facing a scarcity of inkspotting occurrences, and I'm just going with the flow.
So, here we go.....
I recently got an email from someone representing a Guide to Art Schools website, listing Tattoosday among the top 45 tattoo blogs. Considering how specific the site is, I'm honored to be included, especially among some of my favorite tattoo cyber-destinations. You check out the list here:
http://www.guidetoartschools.
And since we're throwing around the work "Best, " I received word about a new tattoo reality show currently in production for the Oxygen Network. Its working title is "Best Ink" and it sounds rather compelling. Check it out:
Capturing the drama and culture of the tattoo scene, "Best Ink"(WT) will feature approximately 12 top tattoo artists as they compete for a cash prize and bragging rights. These unique artists will produce bona fide masterpieces on skin -- something rarely seen in the competition world. The permanent artwork will be created for -- and on -- real people in a variety of challenges to showcase the artists' talents. Only one artist will win the ultimate prize of BEST INK (WT)
Casting details are here.
And, finally, in a creepy news story, but one that certainly nipped at my curiosity, the artists at Sacred Art Tattoo Studio in Tucson are getting some publicity, as they had the dubious distinction of tattooing Jared Loughner last fall. Not to feed into the media frenzy surrounding this guy, but I was curious, so I just had to look into it. Read all about it here.
So what do you think? Should Tattoosday Newsday becoming a regular feature? Feel free to comment below.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tattoos I Know: Paul's Taíno Ink
Last summer, my friend Paul had some new work done by Pierre at The Fort Apache Tattoo Studio near Penn Station. You can see some of his old work here and here and here and here (yes, he's a regular!).
Fort Apache is up several flights of stairs, but it is conveniently close to my day job, which makes up for the aerobic ascension to the shop on 31st Street.
This is what Paul had tattooed on his right forearm:
These four symbols are petroglyphs from the Taíno culture in Puerto Rico. They are one way Paul has chosen to acknowledging his and his ancestors' culture, in ink.
From top to bottom, the symbols each have literal meanings, and then personal meanings for Paul. The triangular piece is a zemis, pointing in three directions - to the sky and the Creator, to the underworld and the realm of the dead, and to the world of the living.
The second petroglyph is Sol, or the sun and the fourth design is the coqui, or frog.
Thanks once again to Paul for sharing his latest installment of ink here with us on Tattoosday!
Fort Apache is up several flights of stairs, but it is conveniently close to my day job, which makes up for the aerobic ascension to the shop on 31st Street.
This is what Paul had tattooed on his right forearm:
These four symbols are petroglyphs from the Taíno culture in Puerto Rico. They are one way Paul has chosen to acknowledging his and his ancestors' culture, in ink.
From top to bottom, the symbols each have literal meanings, and then personal meanings for Paul. The triangular piece is a zemis, pointing in three directions - to the sky and the Creator, to the underworld and the realm of the dead, and to the world of the living.
The second petroglyph is Sol, or the sun and the fourth design is the coqui, or frog.
Thanks once again to Paul for sharing his latest installment of ink here with us on Tattoosday!
Friday, January 21, 2011
The World Body Painting Festival 2007
Here's a selection of photo's taken during this years event. Click on a photo to see an enlargement.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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