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Finally found a Day of the Dead tattoo I don’t find boring… (click the image for the full size, guys)

If you’re looking for Mark Blanchard, you can now find him at Last Rites Tattoo Studio in New York City. Mark’s travel plan don’t stop there, Mark will also be at Dublin Ink, Silver Needles Tattoo, and the Tattoo Freeze Convention. All of the nitty gritty details of dates and contact information are below.

The fact there’s such a thing as a Clown Ministry baffles me – but it’s rather handy when I’m looking for the history of the happy hobo/sad tramp character types in the clown world.

Tattoo by: Timothy Boor at Last Rites in New York City, NY

I don’t what world brought Kenny Powers and Ron Burgundy together (let alone in a chest piece,) but I love it.

On an unrelated note, is anyone else excited about the second season of Eastbound & Down?

Tattoo by: Timothy Boor at Last Rites in New York City, NY

I may have voted for Obama, but Kevin “Right Wing” Miller insists he’s just a pawn for big brother. *pause*

I kid, I kid. Kevin may have voted for him too… though the likelihood of him ever admitting to it is probably zero.

Tattoo by: Stefano Alcantara at Last Rites in New York City, NY

I’m such a sucker for pieces featuring eighties culture. Surprisingly, I don’t have any of my own… yet.

In case you don’t know who this is below, click here.

Tattoo by: Timothy Boor at Last Rites in New York City, NY

It’s hard to tell exactly how big this is, but it’s a killer piece. Apparently it was an open spot on a collector – and I’m not using that word lightly. While you can’t see the surrounding pieces, I was told the one above is from Bob Tyrrell, the one below from Nikko Hurtado and to the right is a Shawn Barber original as well.

Tattoo by: Stefano Alcantara at Last Rites in New York City, NY

Originally hailing from Peru and currently tattooing at Last Rites in New York, I have to say every piece of Stefano’s work is pure gold. I suspect you can all look forward to seeing plenty more of him around here in the future.

Tattoo by: Stefano Alcantara, currently at Last Rites in New York, NY.

The Last Rites Gallery recently opened it’s second annual 13th Hour exhibit. The exhibit features paintings, photography, film, and sculptures from a variety of artists, including Paul Booth, Shawn Barber, Chet Zar, Scott Brooks, and Lithium Picnic. You have until November 22nd to get to the gallery to see everything, which shouldn’t be difficult consider it’s opened Tuesday through Saturday from 2-9pm, and Sunday’s from 2pm – 6pm. If you can’t make it to the gallery, you can always view the exhibit online, courtesy of Last Rites.

Judging by the pictures that Steve Prue took on opening night, I don’t think it’ll be the same experience, but you can still enjoy the art.

by Stephanie Henderson

by Brian Viveros

by Genevive Zacconi