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Jeff Gogué: Waves (VIDEO)

Jeff can be found at: http://www.gogueart.com/
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Joe Larralde: Polynesian Tattooing in the Pacific Northwest

By Joe Larralde
Polynesian tattooing is alive and well here in the Pacific Northwest. Washington and Oregon have long been a hub for Hawaiian and other people of Pacific-island descent. Portland in particular has a large and ever growing population, and fortunately for me they are seeking out their roots when choosing their tattoos…

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Portland Tattoo Expo, On the Road in Oregon

By Nicki Kasper
I was looking forward to the Portland Tattoo Expo knowing that I had several friends working it and fun and debauchery would ensue. The fact that Portland is just a short drive from where I live was an awesome added bonus…

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Cory Norris Tattoo Artist Magazine Article Preview Issue #26

Interview by Jeff Gogué
Cory Norris: The approach that I take in life is going to be the same approach that I take for every tattoo, for the work that I do. I go at it with an open mind, I listen, I am observant. Obviously with a tattoo, you’re working on somebody else so they’re going to have their own agenda on what they’re wanting in the tattoo. You have to be respectful of that, but hopefully they’ll give you some leeway to open up and express yourself through it, to a certain degree… (more…)


Oregon Inkshow, On the Road in Eugene

By Nicki Kasper

My weekend started with Damon Conklin’s solo gallery show down in Grants Pass at Gogué Art on Friday night.  I had to miss the first day of the Eugene convention, but I was committed to the gallery show, and had been working on support products for it for months… (more…)


Jeff Gogue: Calvaria Book Preview (VIDEO)

Calvaria is the Latin word for skull.  This book is a collection of skulls painted and tattooed by Jeff Gogué from 2006-2010.  It is printed with the highest quality paper and ink available, and bound by hand. The cover is made of the finest Italian leatherette, and debossed with a custom die designed by Jeff… [Additional video and pictures on expanded page] (more…)


Artist Profile: Jeff Gogué (VIDEO)

Jeff Gogué started his career as a tattooer in 1999 after working in construction for eight years.  He is self-taught, and never had an apprenticeship, although he credits Cory Norris and Kevin Cox for mentoring him along the way. [Video and pictures on expanded page] (more…)


Dan Gilsdorf Tattoo Artist Magazine Article Preview for Issue #25

Dan Gilsdorf: To me, it’s apples and oranges. Tattooing is very much tied up in the idea of technical skill, so whether I want to do a tattoo that has kind of a raw look to it, I need that raw look to be intentional. I need it to be something that I am able to achieve because I have a certain dexterity that I’ve built up over the years. I need to have control over the medium so that I can make it look the way that I want it to. But that’s a technical skill. (more…)


New Scott Harrison (Welt) Painting!

“it is because our souls lack enterprise” 11″ x 14″ $400


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