You’re no Joe Capobianco, buddy

Posted by Julene on July 21st, 2010

The folks over at Hope Gallery Tattoo were not pleased to see a photo of one of Joe Capiobianco’s tattoos used in a print ad by AJ Tattoo out of Trenton, NJ.

While Joe is clearly no stranger to having people try to rip him off, I understand his outrage. Isn’t it at least customary to try to conceal the fact that you’re trying to pass another artist’s work off as your own? Better yet, maybe they should have chosen an artist with a less recognizable style than Joe’s. Somehow I doubt AJ Tattoo gives a fuck about those little details, or even thought Joe would wind up seeing their ad… yet another instance when I saying, “bless you, sweet Internet” is completely appropriate.

I can’t help but wonder if the guys over at AJ will ever issue an apology to Joe (unlikely) or better yet, stick to using only photos of their own work in the future. What do you think, Snobs?

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  • Pete

    This kind of blatant plagiarism is far too common in this industry. Joe has worked for years upon years to develop a style that he can call his own, and for some second rate nut-sack to come along and try to steal that is sickening.

    Here’s to hoping their shop burns down.

  • Pete

    This kind of blatant plagiarism is far too common in this industry. Joe has worked for years upon years to develop a style that he can call his own, and for some second rate nut-sack to come along and try to steal that is sickening.

    Here’s to hoping their shop burns down.

  • Gnargusto

    The “shop” is in Trenton, NJ so by the time we read this it may have actually burned down. *fingers crossed*

  • Gnargusto

    The “shop” is in Trenton, NJ so by the time we read this it may have actually burned down. *fingers crossed*

  • Thana Suicide

    I can’t believe other, so called, “artists” would even dream of passing off someone else’s work as their own. People are rediculous….

  • Thana Suicide

    I can’t believe other, so called, “artists” would even dream of passing off someone else’s work as their own. People are rediculous….

  • http://tattoosnob.com Kevin

    Not that I condone arson, but pics or it didn’t happen!

  • http://tattoosnob.com Kevin

    Not that I condone arson, but pics or it didn’t happen!

  • Jon

    I happen to know the guys at AJ and they are all amazing artists and sweet people. Just kidding!

    Not to change the subject but is anyone else tired of black t-shirts?

  • Jon

    I happen to know the guys at AJ and they are all amazing artists and sweet people. Just kidding!

    Not to change the subject but is anyone else tired of black t-shirts?

  • http://matttruiano.com matt

    Does anybody know if AJ tattoo even did this piece or is just just a straight up rip of joes work with AJ’s name on it??

  • http://matttruiano.com matt

    Does anybody know if AJ tattoo even did this piece or is just just a straight up rip of joes work with AJ’s name on it??

  • http://falcontattoo.com falcon

    they just took the pic off of joe’s site. it’s not even a tattoo they did

  • http://falcontattoo.com falcon

    they just took the pic off of joe’s site. it’s not even a tattoo they did