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Let me clarify… Graceland Tattoo wants you, if you fit the following requirements:

All applicants must be dedicated to their craft and eager to build a solid clientele with us. We seek artists who are not only talented and confident but also reliable. Our growing client base demands someone who is professional and consistent.

Shop experience is a must. Must also be certified in blood borne pathogens and disease prevention. Scratchers, kitchen magicians, and drama acts need not apply.

Artists who are willing to grow and surround themselves with other encouraging artists in a positive environment please send us your most up-to-date portfolio along with references.

Graceland Tattoo is a busy, fast paced parlor, located an hour and a half north of New York City. We host guest artists from around the country throughout the year as well. Our shop is appointment based but we also try our best to accommodate walk-ins when time allows.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us @ adam@gracelandtattoo.com

Tattoo by Adam Lauricella at Graceland Tattoo in Wappinger Falls, NY

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

Looking for a good way to start your evening on Saturday, February 4th? Head down to Sacred Gallery from 7-10pm for the NYC debut of “Shamanic Skin: The Art of Magical Tattooing.” The exhibition features thirty selected works from the portfolio of tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak. The event is free and all are invited.

From the artist statement:

For the past fifteen years, Dr. Lars Krutak has travelled the globe to document the religious beliefs behind permanent forms of tribal body modification. His photographic exhibition focuses upon the deeply spiritual realm of tattoo through an examination of these fascinating rituals.

Don’t worry if you miss the opening night, as the entire exhibition will be available for viewing February 4th-29th from noon to 8pm daily. Further details about the exhibition can be found on the Facebook event page.

It seems like everyone’s itching to travel now that we’re a month into a new year. As always, let us know when and where quality tattooers will be having guest spots!

Tattoo by Grez at Kings Avenue Tattoo in Massapequa, NY

Mermaid seem to fall into that category of generic tattoos, but I think it would be a different story if more mermaids looked like this.

Tattoo by Thom Bulman at Doc Yager Tattoo Company in Rochester, NY

Continuous line drawing is not an artistic style you see reflected in tattoos very often, but I think it was quite well-applied in this instance.

Tattoo by Gerald Feliciano in New York City, NY

Someone told me recently there was “no reason” to post work from Thomas Hooper because, and I quote: “everyone’s already seen it.”

I think I speak for anyone who doesn’t get their dick outta joint due to jealousy when I say there are many reasons to post Hooper’s new work, and that I’m going to keep doing so until the cows come home. (Or the internet explode, whichever comes first.)

Tattoos by Thomas Hooper at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY

It’s amazing to consider how much diversity there is within the realms of tattooing; when I think of the black and gray tattoos I would see in tattoo magazines I picked up in the bookstore more than 10 years ago in comparison to pieces like the one below… well, it’s good to know old art can still learn new tricks.

Tattoo by Zac Scheinbaum at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY

See that clever title? It’s actually correct grammar since I’m making reference to Ashley Love, the person, and not love, the emotion.

I’m willing to bet I screwed that last sentence up. Please be gentle grammar nazis.

Tattoo by Ashley Love at Thicker than Water Tattoo in New York City, NY

Not funny? Sorry, I (kinda) tried.

Tattoo by Lalo Yunda at Sacred Tattoo in NYC