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Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions Of The Tribal
(09 September 2009) - Exploring the world of blackwork tattoos, a style dedicated to the singular use of black ink, the new book "Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions Of The Tribal" by tattoo zealot and expert Marisa Kakoulas traces the art's origins and scope. Never before written about in English, blackwork tattoos have their roots in indigenous designs, but today include a broad spectrum of styles—from simple to...
(09 September 2009) - Exploring the world of blackwork tattoos, a style dedicated to the singular use of black ink, the new book "Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions Of The Tribal" by tattoo zealot and expert Marisa Kakoulas traces the art's origins and scope. Never before written about in English, blackwork tattoos have their roots in indigenous designs, but today include a broad spectrum of styles—from simple to...
Shawn Barber and Turf One: Life Size
(01 September 2009) - A dual exhibition, Life Size juxtaposes the work of artists Shawn Barber and Turf One for a show of portraits. The irreverent paintings depict fringe members of society in styles that have a religious, even Divine Comedy-like vibe. Barber—a San Francisco-based artist who feels "authenticity comes from fearlessness" and whose recent show "Anathema" featured paintings of masturbating nuns—perfectly compliments Paris-born artist Turf One's style...
(01 September 2009) - A dual exhibition, Life Size juxtaposes the work of artists Shawn Barber and Turf One for a show of portraits. The irreverent paintings depict fringe members of society in styles that have a religious, even Divine Comedy-like vibe. Barber—a San Francisco-based artist who feels "authenticity comes from fearlessness" and whose recent show "Anathema" featured paintings of masturbating nuns—perfectly compliments Paris-born artist Turf One's style...
Amanda Wachob Tattoos
(20 July 2009) - Having already painted an impressive body of work, this Buffalo, NY-born artist has moved from cloth to skin as her primary canvas. Amanda Wachob's tattoo art ranges from the abstract brush marks across a forearm to a plus and minus adorning the fists playing on the duality of nature to more conventional tattoo art, including an excellent portrait of blues singer Leadbelly. (See it...
(20 July 2009) - Having already painted an impressive body of work, this Buffalo, NY-born artist has moved from cloth to skin as her primary canvas. Amanda Wachob's tattoo art ranges from the abstract brush marks across a forearm to a plus and minus adorning the fists playing on the duality of nature to more conventional tattoo art, including an excellent portrait of blues singer Leadbelly. (See it...
Scott Campbell: Make It Rain
(09 April 2009) - Born and raised in a fishing camp along the banks of a muddy bayou in rural Louisiana, all the esteemed tattoo artist Scott Campbell wanted to do as a youngin' was "draw pictures all day long." That aspiration is today a reality, with the results on display not only on the bodies of some lucky individuals, but in his first major solo presentation opening...
(09 April 2009) - Born and raised in a fishing camp along the banks of a muddy bayou in rural Louisiana, all the esteemed tattoo artist Scott Campbell wanted to do as a youngin' was "draw pictures all day long." That aspiration is today a reality, with the results on display not only on the bodies of some lucky individuals, but in his first major solo presentation opening...
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Scott Campbell
(18 April 2008) - Brooklyn-based tattooist Scott Campbell has taken the art form to another level—not just by being one of the most sought-after tattoo artists in NY (if not the world) but for using a laser cutter to etch his intricate old-world designs into everything from laptops and books to leather chairs, tables and paintings. In this field trip to Scott's Brooklyn tattoo parlor and studio, he...
(18 April 2008) - Brooklyn-based tattooist Scott Campbell has taken the art form to another level—not just by being one of the most sought-after tattoo artists in NY (if not the world) but for using a laser cutter to etch his intricate old-world designs into everything from laptops and books to leather chairs, tables and paintings. In this field trip to Scott's Brooklyn tattoo parlor and studio, he...
Five Lip Balms
(28 December 2007) - by Passa Chattra We're all connoisseurs of lip balms to different degrees. We have preferred brands because of how well they work, the packaging they come in or whether it comes in a stick or tin. Some (like myself) are addicted and habituated to swiping their lips after each sip of a drink, end of a meal, after a phone call or during conversation....
(28 December 2007) - by Passa Chattra We're all connoisseurs of lip balms to different degrees. We have preferred brands because of how well they work, the packaging they come in or whether it comes in a stick or tin. Some (like myself) are addicted and habituated to swiping their lips after each sip of a drink, end of a meal, after a phone call or during conversation....
CG Tattoo Preview
(14 November 2007) - Ever want to see what a tattoo would look like on your body before permanently inking yourself? Computer graphics artist Loïc Zimmerman developed a program that does just that. By scanning your body you can capture exact body proportions to accurately depict a complex 2-D design on a body's 3-D canvas. What it looks like after years of aging and wrinkling is another story....
(14 November 2007) - Ever want to see what a tattoo would look like on your body before permanently inking yourself? Computer graphics artist Loïc Zimmerman developed a program that does just that. By scanning your body you can capture exact body proportions to accurately depict a complex 2-D design on a body's 3-D canvas. What it looks like after years of aging and wrinkling is another story....
Tattoo Darling
(10 May 2007) - From the land of tulips, Edam cheese and clogs comes Angelique Houtkamp—tattoo artist, painter, collector and shoe designer. Making her imprint on the global art stage, Houtkamp's images reflect the graphic romance of old–school tattoos, the heyday of the Wild West and the mystery of Spain. From Sultry pin–ups, broken hearts, swallows and sailing ships, to black panthers, mermaids, spunky cowgirls, horseshoes and cacti,...
(10 May 2007) - From the land of tulips, Edam cheese and clogs comes Angelique Houtkamp—tattoo artist, painter, collector and shoe designer. Making her imprint on the global art stage, Houtkamp's images reflect the graphic romance of old–school tattoos, the heyday of the Wild West and the mystery of Spain. From Sultry pin–ups, broken hearts, swallows and sailing ships, to black panthers, mermaids, spunky cowgirls, horseshoes and cacti,...
Saved Tattoo Laser Laptops
(20 March 2007) - Until now custom laser detailing on sneakers and gadgets was reserved for those lucky enough to make their way into Nike's Lasarium. But at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, tattooist Scott Campbell will laser a design onto your laptop. For $200, you can choose from several great designs (see them here) or, for an extra $100 set-up charge, you can design it yourself. (Pictured laptop...
(20 March 2007) - Until now custom laser detailing on sneakers and gadgets was reserved for those lucky enough to make their way into Nike's Lasarium. But at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, tattooist Scott Campbell will laser a design onto your laptop. For $200, you can choose from several great designs (see them here) or, for an extra $100 set-up charge, you can design it yourself. (Pictured laptop...
Bar Code Tattoos
(05 January 2007) - Today Needled traces barcode tattoos back to their heyday in the 90's when they were common protests of consumer culture. In this time of more restraint (and more consumerism?), the concept is available in temporary form, allowing you to mark yourself with barcodes that read SLAVE, FOR SALE and SCAN ME. Not only are they an impermanent and painless way to make a bold...
(05 January 2007) - Today Needled traces barcode tattoos back to their heyday in the 90's when they were common protests of consumer culture. In this time of more restraint (and more consumerism?), the concept is available in temporary form, allowing you to mark yourself with barcodes that read SLAVE, FOR SALE and SCAN ME. Not only are they an impermanent and painless way to make a bold...
Reset Design Tattoo
(09 November 2006) - Needled today directs us to the Parisian site Reset Design's project that tasked designers with reinventing tattoos. The 40 different results range from more lyrical ideas, like a rendering of hair (pictured) to macabre comments on the body, such as crucifiction marks and dotted lines for cutting. The work will be exhibited at a show in Paris "dedicated to the manipulation of nature by...
(09 November 2006) - Needled today directs us to the Parisian site Reset Design's project that tasked designers with reinventing tattoos. The 40 different results range from more lyrical ideas, like a rendering of hair (pictured) to macabre comments on the body, such as crucifiction marks and dotted lines for cutting. The work will be exhibited at a show in Paris "dedicated to the manipulation of nature by...
Happy Birthday Flowbots
(09 November 2006) - Artist, tattooist and designer of one of the JK5) celebrates the birthday of his Flowbots next Friday, 17 November 2006, at ToyTokyo's Showroom NYC. In addition to revealing the introductory series of three-inch vinyl toys, produced in collaboration with Kidrobot, new paintings, drawings and sculpture created by JK5 exclusively for this event will be on display. JK5 says of the Flowbots—nine distinct characters with...
(09 November 2006) - Artist, tattooist and designer of one of the JK5) celebrates the birthday of his Flowbots next Friday, 17 November 2006, at ToyTokyo's Showroom NYC. In addition to revealing the introductory series of three-inch vinyl toys, produced in collaboration with Kidrobot, new paintings, drawings and sculpture created by JK5 exclusively for this event will be on display. JK5 says of the Flowbots—nine distinct characters with...
Halloween 2006: Monsters and Sex
(27 October 2006) - Opening tonight, 27 October 2006, Saved Tattoo presents "Monsters and Sex," a show of drawings and paintings, at their new spacious and ornate Williamsburg shop that runs through 27 November 2006. The exhibition features the work of artists and tattooists Chris Conn, Dan Trocchio, Chris O'Donnell, Ray Abeyta and Saved's own Scott Campbell. Chris Conn, retired tattoo artist-turned-illustrator has long been the unrivaled king...
(27 October 2006) - Opening tonight, 27 October 2006, Saved Tattoo presents "Monsters and Sex," a show of drawings and paintings, at their new spacious and ornate Williamsburg shop that runs through 27 November 2006. The exhibition features the work of artists and tattooists Chris Conn, Dan Trocchio, Chris O'Donnell, Ray Abeyta and Saved's own Scott Campbell. Chris Conn, retired tattoo artist-turned-illustrator has long been the unrivaled king...
Paul Booth: Last Rites Tattoo
(25 October 2006) - Needled announced the party for the opening of tattoo artist Paul Booth's Last Rites Tattoo Theater a high end tattoo atelier and gallery. Booth is the first tattoo artist to be accepted into the prestigious National Arts Club The opening will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to win a collaborative tattoo session where featured artists work simultaneously on the same tattoo. See...
(25 October 2006) - Needled announced the party for the opening of tattoo artist Paul Booth's Last Rites Tattoo Theater a high end tattoo atelier and gallery. Booth is the first tattoo artist to be accepted into the prestigious National Arts Club The opening will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to win a collaborative tattoo session where featured artists work simultaneously on the same tattoo. See...
Tattooed Steel
(21 August 2006) - Founded by a Los Angeles-based artist/engineer, Jared Van Orman, Tattooed Steel's line of artist-designed jewelry is a way for the tattoo-shy or wearable art-obsessed to get more images on their body. Designs by Rose Hardy are modern takes on more traditional designs (like those by her father, Ed) and range from angels to surreal images, like a flower and eye (pictured left). Other images...
(21 August 2006) - Founded by a Los Angeles-based artist/engineer, Jared Van Orman, Tattooed Steel's line of artist-designed jewelry is a way for the tattoo-shy or wearable art-obsessed to get more images on their body. Designs by Rose Hardy are modern takes on more traditional designs (like those by her father, Ed) and range from angels to surreal images, like a flower and eye (pictured left). Other images...
Suicide Girls x Needled
(17 July 2006) - The latest contributor to help make Suicide Girls a lot more than just a skin site, is none other than Tattoo Revue, as she calls it, is a weekly recap of the world in tattoos, a kind of "Needled for those with Attention Deficit Disorder." Also giving Marisa a chance to cover some topics outside of Needled's scope, today's debut installment runs down the...
(17 July 2006) - The latest contributor to help make Suicide Girls a lot more than just a skin site, is none other than Tattoo Revue, as she calls it, is a weekly recap of the world in tattoos, a kind of "Needled for those with Attention Deficit Disorder." Also giving Marisa a chance to cover some topics outside of Needled's scope, today's debut installment runs down the...
Puma x Cubanbee RS 100 Contest Winner
(31 May 2006) - Congratulations Leslie Siemer! Leslie was the winner picked out of the hundreds of entries we received in our recent Puma x Cubanbee RS 100 contest and will be receiving all three of the new styles soon. For the rest of you wanting to add some of that summery weave to your wardrobe, the shoes officially debuted at Barney's, ALIFE, and Classic Kicks last week...
(31 May 2006) - Congratulations Leslie Siemer! Leslie was the winner picked out of the hundreds of entries we received in our recent Puma x Cubanbee RS 100 contest and will be receiving all three of the new styles soon. For the rest of you wanting to add some of that summery weave to your wardrobe, the shoes officially debuted at Barney's, ALIFE, and Classic Kicks last week...
Puma x Cubanbee Contest
(17 May 2006) - Needled and find the other product that uses Cubanbee's Art. Submit that answer here, let us know your shoe size (sorry, only men's sizes 9-13 available) and address, and be sure to sign up for our now-daily newsletter! We'll choose a winner at random from correct entries and the contest will end next week, Monday, 22 May 2006. ...
(17 May 2006) - Needled and find the other product that uses Cubanbee's Art. Submit that answer here, let us know your shoe size (sorry, only men's sizes 9-13 available) and address, and be sure to sign up for our now-daily newsletter! We'll choose a winner at random from correct entries and the contest will end next week, Monday, 22 May 2006. ...
Puma x Cubanbee RS 100 Contest
(15 May 2006) - Puma teamed up with renowned tattoo artist BJ Betts aka Cubanbee for a special release of the Puma heritage RS 100 to be released around Mother's and Father's day and offered Cool Hunting a pack that includes one pair of each of the three colorways to give away to one of our readers. Each style features one of three classic Cubanbee designs with embroidered...
(15 May 2006) - Puma teamed up with renowned tattoo artist BJ Betts aka Cubanbee for a special release of the Puma heritage RS 100 to be released around Mother's and Father's day and offered Cool Hunting a pack that includes one pair of each of the three colorways to give away to one of our readers. Each style features one of three classic Cubanbee designs with embroidered...
Needled: Docteur Gecko
(02 May 2006) - Needled reports today on Docteur Gecko who modifies bus shelter ads using light sensitive colors that only show up at night. Like this riff on Desperate Housewives, the results are generally dark or subversive comments on the subject. Check Needled for one of the tattoo-based pieces and a link to the original post on Wooster Collective. ...
(02 May 2006) - Needled reports today on Docteur Gecko who modifies bus shelter ads using light sensitive colors that only show up at night. Like this riff on Desperate Housewives, the results are generally dark or subversive comments on the subject. Check Needled for one of the tattoo-based pieces and a link to the original post on Wooster Collective. ...
Needled: Skin Is a Language
(17 March 2006) - Needled visits the Whitney's exhibit that takes skin—metaphorically, literally, and otherwise—as its curatorial premise. Skin Is a Language includes works by some heavy-hitters from the Whitney’s permanent collection such as Catherine Opie, Ellen Gallagher, Félix González-Torres, Eva Hesse, Roni Horn, and Jasper Johns, and the pieces included in the show all touch on the ideas that help inform the significance of skin as a...
(17 March 2006) - Needled visits the Whitney's exhibit that takes skin—metaphorically, literally, and otherwise—as its curatorial premise. Skin Is a Language includes works by some heavy-hitters from the Whitney’s permanent collection such as Catherine Opie, Ellen Gallagher, Félix González-Torres, Eva Hesse, Roni Horn, and Jasper Johns, and the pieces included in the show all touch on the ideas that help inform the significance of skin as a...
Needled: Tattoo Shoe
(10 March 2006) - Needled recently found J. Shoes' leather slip-on with designs by tattoo artists that are hand-etched into the shoes and then burnished with oils and tattoo inks. Driving moccasins for the rockstar set?...
(10 March 2006) - Needled recently found J. Shoes' leather slip-on with designs by tattoo artists that are hand-etched into the shoes and then burnished with oils and tattoo inks. Driving moccasins for the rockstar set?...
Needled: Furniture Tattoos
(06 March 2006) - Although rearranging the furniture becomes out of the question, getting tattoos of coveted objects is one way for the design-obsessed to pay homage. Today Needled looks at the photo-realist work of Connecticut tattoo artist Nick Baxter whose impressive portfolio of chair tattoos includes in-progress full sleeves that will be devoted to chairs and furniture designers....
(06 March 2006) - Although rearranging the furniture becomes out of the question, getting tattoos of coveted objects is one way for the design-obsessed to pay homage. Today Needled looks at the photo-realist work of Connecticut tattoo artist Nick Baxter whose impressive portfolio of chair tattoos includes in-progress full sleeves that will be devoted to chairs and furniture designers....
This Week in Needled
(17 February 2006) - After live blogging from the Milan Tattoo Convention over last weekend and into Monday, Needled had a hard time leaving Italy, so the week continued with posts on tattooed athletes in Turin competing in the Winter Olympics as well as the latest Suicide Girl iPod video series, which takes place in a Tuscan villa. The Ed Hardy brand and its recent criticism was the...
(17 February 2006) - After live blogging from the Milan Tattoo Convention over last weekend and into Monday, Needled had a hard time leaving Italy, so the week continued with posts on tattooed athletes in Turin competing in the Winter Olympics as well as the latest Suicide Girl iPod video series, which takes place in a Tuscan villa. The Ed Hardy brand and its recent criticism was the...
Needled: Live From Milan Tattoo Convention
(10 February 2006) - Needled is reporting live from the Milan Tattoo Convention today and through the weekend. Check in for breaking news and maybe a new tattoo or two from Marisa....
(10 February 2006) - Needled is reporting live from the Milan Tattoo Convention today and through the weekend. Check in for breaking news and maybe a new tattoo or two from Marisa....
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