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ROC City Tattoo Expo 2013

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There are only two things you need to know about the ROC City Tattoo Expo…

  • 1. If you are a tattooer, this show should be on your tat con list!
  • 2. If you are a tattoo enthusiast, this show should be on your tat con list!

Actually, there’s more to it than that… But just like me, that’s the tall and skinny of it… I cannot begin to thank Jet (Joseph DiProjetto, Love Hate Tattoo), Shane Stevens and the whole ROC Crew for making this experience better every time I come to Rochester…  Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 10, 2013 | Categories: conventions, entertainment, photos, pictures, tattoo artist magazine, tattoo conventions, tattooing, tattoos, travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Ms. Mikki Talks About the Dalai Lama’s Visit and Tibetan Buddhism in Oregon

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Mikki Colmus participates in a meditation class at Maitripa College in SE Portland. Maitripa College, the first and only Tibetan Buddhist college in the Pacific Northwest, will host His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, to Portland for an environmental summit May 9-11, 2013. (Jamie Francis/The Oregonian )

By Cornelius Swart (Story originally appears at http://www.oregonlive.com)
The Dalai Lama will show off his science side when he visits Portland this week for an environmental summit. The spiritual leader of Tibetans in exile and a widely revered advocate of compassion and peace, he is coming at the invitation of Maitripa College, a graduate school of Tibetan Buddhism in Southeast Portland… Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 9, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Streaming Version of Tattoo Nation Movie Available Today!

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For years people saw tattoos as a sign of rebellion. A middle finger salute to the rest of the world. Outlaw bikers got tattoos. Sailors on leave in Singapore got tattoos. Lifers in the joint got tattoos. But now in the United States one out of every three adults under forty has a tattoo! So what happened? How did tattoo go from something that was put on you to an expression that comes from within you? Tattoo Nation tells the story of a few people who helped transform the world of tattoo, and the way we think about tattoos, forever. This is the true story of the ink revolution.

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Posted by  |  May 9, 2013 | Categories: entertainment, news, tattooing, Video | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Vans Presents Black Flag Art Show ‘Barred For Life’

BFL_WebBlag Flag exhibition entitled ‘Barred For Life’ will take place on May 10th – 11th, 2013 at V Revolution Records in Manchester, UK. The exhibition will provide unique insights to the band as well as an examination of the enduring legacy to date. The after party on the 11th of May will take place at Satan’s Hollow and will wrap up the occasion with performances from Mob Rules, Moloch, Thawed Out and Sump… Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 9, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 5)

By Victor Farinelli 
Howdy folks. It’s me again here to bring you yet another exciting and death-defying episode of Best Ink Season II. This episode demonstrates to me that I am absolutely no judge of what a decent tattoo should be. I thought that most of the work that came out of this episode was pretty good. However, walking heart-attack Joe Capobianco hated most of them. I never had good taste…  Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 8, 2013 | Categories: artist profile, entertainment, photos, pictures, tattoo, tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

*NEW* Pictures Added to the TAM Blog Gallery

Tattoos By Matt Howse
Spider Murphy’s Tattoo
San Rafael, CA
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TAM Blog 2013 Picture Gallery

Posted by  |  May 8, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Larry Brogan: How to Throw an Opening Party

Courtesy of Larry Brogan and Tattoo City
I thought I would send some info about our Grand Opening of my Tattoo City and Flower of Life Art Gallery located at 1601 State Street in Lockport, Illinois. Over two hundred people, including the mayor of Lockport, various city officials and reporters from the Lockport Legend newspaper. Friends traveled from far and wide, from Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and even Canada, to share in the occasion…  Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 7, 2013 | Categories: conventions, entertainment, how to, photos, pictures, tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

*NEW* Pictures Added to the TAM Blog Gallery

Tattoos By Ross Nagle
Allstar Ink Tattoos
Limerick, Ireland
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TAM Blog 2013 Picture Gallery

Posted by  |  May 7, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Tattoo Artist Magazine 10 Year Anniversary Subscription Special

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ARTISTS & SHOPS: TAM is now in its 10th year of EXCELLENCE! Featuring in-depth interviews, portfolios, art, tips and lessons, from the very BEST tattoo artists in the world… past, present and future! Learn from the BEST to BE the best. The ONLY tattoo magazine created by and for the authentic tattoo community.

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Posted by  |  May 3, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

*NEW* Pictures Added to the TAM Blog Gallery

Tattoos By Alex Trufant
Trufant Bros. Tattoo
San Angelo, TX
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Posted by  |  May 3, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

The Pacific Ink & Art Expo: Hawaii’s First Ever Tattoo Expo Breaks New Ground

hawaii-1By Danny Claser
In 2009 I was free and clear from break-up with a female tattoo artist who was on the show LA Ink. In the time we were together we spent a lot of time traveling the world doing tattoo conventions. I fell in love with the atmosphere and the people who attended these expos. It reminded me of being on Warped Tour when I was a traveling musician. I think I connected to this messed up, chaotic, yet beautiful carny way of life where nothing had stability yet it was stable in the storm. I missed being surrounded by people the world looked at as weirdos or circus freaks. The musicians life is not that far off from the tattooers lifestyle and somehow porn stars and gypsies all seem to fall under that umbrella as well…  Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 2, 2013 | Categories: conventions, entertainment, tattoo artist magazine, tattoo conventions, tattooing, travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

*NEW* Pictures Added to the TAM Blog Gallery

Tattoos By Mason Williams
Arclight Tattoo
Cincinnati, OH
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Posted by  |  May 2, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 4)

By Victor Farinelli 
My fellow cynic “johndotcom” asked me the other day if this show is painful to watch. Yes it is. It makes me wish for the zombie apocalypse. I think it has to do with the real egotistical ass-hats that are on this show, including the host, Pete Wentz. I guess that is why they were picked in the first place. Some of the douchingtons are so egotistical that they don’t even realize that they are fucking up someone’s life with a shitty tattoo. Well, I guess that is why the laser removal industry is so big now… Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  May 1, 2013 | Categories: artist profile, entertainment, photos, pictures, tattoo, tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

*NEW* Pictures Added to the TAM Blog Gallery

Tattoos By Zach Nelligan
Triple Crown Tattoo
Austin, TX
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TAM Blog 2013 Picture Gallery

Posted by  |  May 1, 2013 | Categories: tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Knives & Needles: Colin Dowling from Gold Rush Tattoo

brynne-profileBy Brynne Palmer
Colin and I have known each other for quite a long time. Over 12 years ago, he gave me one of my very first tattoos! I am so grateful that after all this time, I have the privilege of working for and with him at Gold Rush Tattoo. Colin, an incredibly well-rounded artist, seamlessly creates beautiful Japanese pieces, American traditional and portraits as well. I’m always asking him for input on my tattooing, life and everything else, so of course I wanted to hear about and share some of his culinary talent!  Read the rest of this page »

Posted by  |  April 30, 2013 | Categories: entertainment, food, how to, tattoo artist magazine | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

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