Chris' Tattoo..

(See today's other blog for more info about this tattoo).

I'm Back!

I really had been slacking on updating the blog.  I understand I won't gain any readership with a rarely updated page, hence, I am posting this to inform my readers that I am back to posting regularly and I am going to attempt to post retroactively a photo archive of what I've been up to the past several months, which has been a lot.  Work is excellent currently and I am completely invigorated after the Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention that was just here.  That said I also have a new printed portfolio which can be viewed at the shop, as well as new cards which are available for the taking.  I will fill in the details of happenings and the convention experience in the posts to follow...

Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention Day 3

The convention went swimmingly, to say the least.  Despite suffering from a cold of near zombie-pandemic proportions, I powered through and was able to experience a really great show.  The convention wasn't huge, but was big on talent and had a great draw of tattoo enthusiasts.  I was able to talk to many artists, local and national, who were bubbling over with enthusiasm, inspiration, kindness and information.  I had sworn before this show that I would never be interested in working another convention and my mind was completely changed after this weekend.  I was able to tattoo all day Saturday and Sunday and spent most of Friday in the booth talking to numerous passerby and enthusiasts.  My favorite tattoos of the weekend that I was able to do were a semi-traditional swallow and a Dia Los Muertos lady on a forearm.  I can't wait for my next opportunity to do it all over again, it's a ton of work but worth every minute of it.

Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention Day 2

Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention Day 2 Part 2

My favorite tattoo of Saturday, on a woman named Sally.  I also tattooed some illustrations on Tyler from the album art of "The Fall of Troy," a tiny lucky seven tattoo with some traditional diamonds on Ashly, and a lip print on a woman's thigh....

The Girl Can't Help It!

A friend, Monique Rondeau, asked me to design and paint a logo for her up and coming pin-up girl clothing company, The Girl Can't Help It.  Her clothing and company had a breakout unveiling at a fashion show at the CAF Hangar in St. Paul.  The company features high end, vintage inspired, custom dresses available to order.  Here is an image of the logo I was able to design for her on the cards.  The fashion show was a great time and I felt honored that I was able to make her logo for her.  Look for her dresses around town.