I’m always saying “this is the last unicorn post – EVER!”
… And then I see something like this, and my willpower is gone. I mean, as far as unicorns go, this one’s looking pretty cutthroat.
Tattoo by Kelly Doty at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA
Last week, Off the Map Tattoo and Jeff Gogue made a big announcement. Here’s a snippet of the official announcement:
Off the Map Tattoo and Jeff Gogue are excited to announce they will be joining forces to open a second location in Grants Pass, Oregon. Jeff Gogue will continue to tattoo and lead workshops as the head tattoo artist, but in March of 2012 his Grant’s Pass studio will reopen as Off the Map Tattoo. The studio will keep Jeff Gogue’s inspiration and signature combined with a bit of the original Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, Massachusetts flavor. It will be an easy transition, as Jeff has influenced the Off the Map team for years. Off the Map will supply the tattoo-savvy customer service, additional resident artists, management and scheduling of monthly guest artists and workshops – having many notables already setting dates. Gogue will focus on what he loves the most: world class tattoos, art, and inspiration for other artists and clients.
Tattoo by Jeff Gogue at Grant’s Pass Studio in Grants Pass, OR
Myke Chambers spent a couple days at Off the Map Tattoo at the end of October, and it looks like it was time well spent.
If you’re an Instagram user, follow Myke under the screen name ‘MykeChambers‘. Don’t fear if you’re not on Instagram, you’ll just have to stalk follow Myke via his Twitter.
Tattoo by Myke Chambers at Art Machine Productions in Philadelphia, PA
WIth halloween falling on a Monday this year, I assume everyone partied this past weekend? Hopefully you don’t look like Kelly’s pin up below.
Tattoo by Kelly Doty at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA
We always enjoy receiving updates from tattoo artists, and this update from Adam Lauricella is short but sweet.
Adam will be doing a short guest spot at Off the Map Tattoo on November 3rd and 4th. If you’re interested in getting tattooed, contact him through his website.
Adam recently joined the Instagram army, and can be found at GracelandTattoo. I’m not a Instagram’er, so I’m not 100% sure if that’s all you need to know. If so, follow him. If not, check out his original post here.
Tattoo by Adam Lauricella at Graceland Tattoo in Wappinger Falls, NY
I saw a picture of this tattoo a couple weeks ago when Jason Kindinger added me on Facebook, and I’ve been dying to post it on the site since then.
Oh, and just to clarify – I don’t know where Remis Cizauskas tattoos full time. This piece was done during a recent guest spot at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA.
Tattoo by Remis Cizauskas in Dublin, Ireland
Next Saturday, October 8, Off the Map Tattoo and Teresa Sharpe will be showcasing the art show, Star Wars vs. Dinosaurs. The show combines imagery from both the Jurassic time period as well as events happening a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Featuring work from Teresa Sharpe, Chris Dingwell, Shaun Malinowski, Bob Storey, Kole Christlieb, Teague Mullen, Michael Mankin, Joe Woodfin, Jacob Sauer, Nate Utesch, Nathan Evans, Jesso Lange, Paul Robinson, and more.
Painting by Jesso Lange
Remember when Ty McEwen tattooed Kelly Doty? Well it seems the favor was exchanged for this bee eating butter, that may or may not give you some insight about Ty’s hatred of his own arteries and his love of bees
Tattoo by Kelly Doty at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA
Who do you get tattooed by when you have the worlds best tattoo artists visiting your shop? Only a handful of people that can answer that question, and Kelly Doty is one of them.
Kelly’s answer is Ty McEwen, who did this “strawberry bio with with no gosh darn green.”
Tattoo by Ty McEwen at a Minds Eye Tattoo in Boise, Idaho
With the announcement of Ben Reigle leaving Off the Map, Off the Map Tattoo is now hiring a full time tattoo artist. Here’s the official statement:
Off the Map Tattoo is reviewing portfolios in anticipation of hiring a full timer to join our custom tattoo staff in the very near future for walk-ins and appointment based tattooing. Seasoned vets who have been tattooing for years and young tattooers eager to learn are both encouraged to apply, pay based on experience! Off the Map Tattoo is an appointment based custom tattoo studio in Western Mass, and will be deliberate in finding the right fit. We have a very positive atmosphere and helpful staff hell bent on producing the best tattoos and experience for our clients. Off the Map Tattoo is honored to have an amazing guest artist roster which is booked well in advance and manyevents and seminars. We also produce the Paradise Tattoo Gathering and house the offices for TattooNOW which powers over 100 tattoo industry websites.
Only professionals who leave all their baggage, drama, insecurities, and headaches at home and bring only their A game to the studio need apply. If you are a very talented, self motivated, responsible, and hard working tattoo artist who wants to invest time building a clientele in New England and beyond, please contact us with your best portfolio and availability. Please understand that while we try our best to respond to everyone we cant guarantee it.
