Can’t make it out to Hell City this weekend? Fear not – you can still watch the festivities. Live broadcasts will be up all weekend long on the Hell City USTREAM Channel.
Remember, all live feeds are available to watch at a later time. You can always catch up on what you missed!
Photography by: Alissa Brunelli
I’m going to go ahead and assume all of you read our interview with Mark Stewart. Tomorrow, his shop (Forever Tattoo Parlour) is doing a “traditional tattoos at traditional prices” event in Cape Coral, FL!
Traditional flash tattoos start at $40 with plenty of options to choose from. Be warned: they aren’t taking appointments, so make sure you’re part of the luck first come, first served group!
I’m not really sure what to expect from this, but Memorial Tattoo is having a yard sale on Monday, August 29th. All of the details are here, and the description of the event simply states:
“Yep that’s right, we have all collected too many precious items over the years and now it can be yours! There will be a little of everything for sale so come on over and make your dreams come true with our junk!”
I’d love to rummage through this, but I’m unfortunately unable to make it. I have a feeling there will definitely be a few hidden treasures here.
For those of you who missed Man Day last weekend, here’s a two minute recap of the event. Enjoy!
TattooSnob.com presents Ink & Dagger Tattoo’s Man Day 2010 from Tattoo Snob on Vimeo.
On Sunday, August 8th Off the Map Tattoo will be holding a benefit for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. The CRCL is a non-profit organization that has been working for over 20 years to restore and protect a sustainable coastal Louisiana.
Stop by and take your pick from a number of small original tattoos created by the artists. These little ditties were inspired by the BP gulf oil disaster/environmental preservation in general. Tattoos will be offered for a $50 minimum donation. They will be offering a collaborative print for sale as well as holding a silent auction for the original of the print and the flash sheets for the event. Here’s the big deal: the shop is donating 100% of the proceeds to the CRCL — do you need a better reason to attend?
Check out details on the Off the Map blog!
Hopefully some of you in the greater Los Angeles area are planning on attending the Ladies Welcome show opening on July 31st. While you have a whole month after to drop into Known Gallery and check out the art of Bert Krak and Bob Roberts, I have a feeling opening night is the time to be there. Details below!
Opening: July 31st, 2010 | 8-11pm
Show runs: July 31st – August 21st, 2010
Wednesday thru Saturday: 12 – 7pm
Sunday: 12 – 6pm
Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
310-860-6263
The man, the myth, the legend: Bob Roberts. Few people have had the impact on tattooing that Bob Roberts has. His sheer artistic genius is sublime, and his biography reads the same way. For over thirty years he has been part of the vanguard of talented tattoo artists who, unbeknownst to them at the time, have pushed tattooing from a craft to an art form.
The list of artists Bob has worked alongside reads like a star-studded who’s who of the tattoo artist hall of fame, of which Bob would no doubt be a member if such a thing existed. He apprenticed with Colonel Todd and Bob Shaw at the infamous Pike and then worked alongside Cliff Raven, Greg Irons, Paul Rogers, Jack Rudy and Don Ed Hardy. His own shop, Spotlight Tattoo, continues to house a roster of talented artists bent on following in Bob’s footsteps.
Bob’s creative genius is not limited to tattooing and painting, he is also an accomplished musician. His musical career reads much the same as his tattoo resume. Bob has played with Ruben and the Jets, Hot Tuna, The Offs, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, to name a few. His life has been “rock and roll” as well; Frisco, New York, LA, Europe, Japan, Bob has done the world tour. He’s also ridden across most of the United States on a Harley, and he’s “ridden it like he stole it.” That is how Bob lives his life, and his artwork reflects it.
But the thing that stands out the most to me about Bob is his persona. Ungovernable, fiercely independent, Bob does not compromise…. He does it HIS way. And thankfully for us, Bob Roberts has forever changed tattooing for the better.-Takahiro “Taki” Kitamura
State of Grace, June 2010
Hell City Phoenix is less than thirty days away–I don’t know about you, but I desperately need a vacation.
I’ll be there representing Tattoo Snob (Julene’s missing out, pansy), and loafing around by the pool. No contests planned this time around – but we’re open to suggestions if you guys have any.
I almost forgot how much fun I had in Columbus, but Alissa Brunelli did a great job reminding me by uploading all of her pictures from the event.
Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be taking home a trophy at Man Day. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not scared of a bowl of hot wings – I just don’t think I’ll be able to complete against the manliest of the men.
Now if a quick typing event is added to the agenda – save the trophy for me.
The Pint Size Paintings Art Show will be stopping in New York City on July 9th at Sacred Tattoo. Don’t miss this 1 night only event! Over 350 mini paintings will be on display!
I’m not sure if anyone from the Netherlands reads this site, but I wanted to mention that Dan Henk is going to be spending sometime over there in July. Sorry I don’t have any specifics, but I’m just grabbing information from the incredibly vague flyer below.
Obviously if you’re interested, contacting Dan directly would be your best bet.
Tattoo by: Dan Henk at Austin Tattoo Company in Austin, TX
