abees Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Not news, necessarily, but there are some scammers operating on ebay. I'm quite flummoxed that people are actually bidding on this. The fact that tattoo machines are involved implies that the people that are bidding are tattooers. That painting is 100% garbage. It was clearly painted the day before the auction went up by someone who can't paint. And I don't paint, or tattoo, but can tell. These people are well known scammers who have been doing things like this for a while. Vintage Antique Tattoo Flash Machine | eBay They are earning a lot from cheating people (see attachment) and that's just a handful of what they've been selling. Here's a post from Nick Ackman about them - http://instagram.com/p/qPme6qLDzX/ Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-97970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Not sure if this is the right place to post, but tattooing lost a rad one yesterday. Jason Reeder, rest in peace. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-100115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I just met an older biker lady that has a Paul Jeffries piece she got 18 years ago. Koi fish and phoenix on the side of her leg - calf, knee and thigh. The finger waves and the blue ink was spectacular, bright and vibrant, no browning. Incredible. Tattoos definately do look the best after they've aged for several years...if you get em done right! Come to think of it...I think I have seen her tattoo before, maybe in this book? I'll have to check my bookshelf later Tattooing from Japan to the West: Takahiro Kitamura: 9780764321238: Amazon.com: Books I'm pretty spoiled though, my buddy has been getting tattooed exclusively by Paul Jeffries and we get to see his regular progress. Half sleeves, chest plates and full back. They are now finishing up by extending the arms down to the wrist with a Smiling Buddha tribute on his forearm. Awesome :cool: Graeme, gougetheeyes and hogg 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-101407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete tattoo freak Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Paul Jefferies is the man. bongsau 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-101451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stratford Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Ive just been to the Matt Lodder talk on Sutherland MacDonald. It was fascinating! Loads of interesting stuff, way ahead of his time it seems, and was blown away by the detail in the tattoos from the time. I'm looking forward to the book he is working on coming out. Oh and just thought I'd mention Ed Hardy was there!!! :eek::eek::eek: gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-101745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubilantfawn Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Was there too! Great lecture, can't wait for the book next year. Didn't expect that I would also get to meet Mr. Hardy too. Awesome day! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-101753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This isn't exactly "news" as these have been out for a while, but Scott Harrison recently put out the second issue of his Weltworld comic. It's dark, perverse, grotesque, and just plain weird, and I mean that in the best possible sense. You can buy them here: The Artwork and Comics of Scott Harrison Bunny Switchblade, CABS, CultExciter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-101756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks like Valerie Vargas & Stewart Robson are opening up a new shop soon: Modern Classic Tattoo | Coming Soon! Pete tattoo freak, bulldog, gougetheeyes and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsNewport Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks like Valerie Vargas & Stewart Robson are opening up a new shop soon: Modern Classic Tattoo | Coming Soon! Man Frith Street is being gutted lately! First frank and sarah, now stewart and valerie! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yeah, but good for them! FST is obviously fantastic, but the ultimate goal in life is progression, and as long as you aren't burning a bridge or opening up across the street, it can be a good thing. Frith Street is still solid, and it isn't like they will probably never sit in there from time to time. tatB, SStu and hogg 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfIdeas Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I agree. And from what Miles told me while i was being tattooed there a while ago, Frith Street has had quite a few greats come and go. Obviously there's no "replacing" any of the 4 artists mentioned, but its safe to say that if anyone is brought in to fill the empty spots, they will probably be someone who puts on a pretty damn good tattoo... Mark Bee, tatB and CultExciter 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Looks like Valerie Vargas & Stewart Robson are opening up a new shop soon: Modern Classic Tattoo | Coming Soon! I wish them all the best in their new venture. Edit; the other artists(I personally haven't heard off) look solid as well. CultExciter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsNewport Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yeah, but good for them! FST is obviously fantastic, but the ultimate goal in life is progression, and as long as you aren't burning a bridge or opening up across the street, it can be a good thing. Frith Street is still solid, and it isn't like they will probably never sit in there from time to time. Oh absolutely! That probably came across negative and i didn't want it to at all, it's awesome to see people starting new things and branching out on their own. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-102076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Koji Ichimaru is making a few east coast stops. Get on it! I can't afford it sadly. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks like Valerie Vargas & Stewart Robson are opening up a new shop soon: Modern Classic Tattoo | Coming Soon! Ok , so I missed this post when you made it in September, but just saw Valerie's post on IG today about it, and my mind was blown. I am wondering about the fact that Soap (who is a really nice guy and great tattooer) will be tattooing there though. What is happening with Lab Monkey tattoo in Stirling? Has he sold it, or will he still own it but work in the new London shop, or...? His own instagram (@soap138) mentions the new shop but doesn't mention the status of the old. If I'm not mistaken, Lab Monkey is where @Stewart Robson got started tattooing, or at least was a key part of his early tattooing career. Mark Bee and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Koji is at NY Adorned this week @Cork ;) Bunny Switchblade and ironchef 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Koji Ichimaru is making a few east coast stops. Get on it! I can't afford it sadly. Koji is at NY Adorned this week @Cork ;) You're taunting me! I hope someone takes advantage of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I would have, but I just used my little bit of tattoo $ today :rolleyes: His work is so great. ironchef 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Robson Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 What is happening with Lab Monkey tattoo in Stirling? Has he sold it, or will he still own it but work in the new London shop, or...? His own instagram (@soap138) mentions the new shop but doesn't mention the status of the old... ...Stewart Robson got started tattooing, or at least was a key part of his early tattooing career. Thanks for the interest but... people have no problem asking personal questions on the internet huh? But to be less abrasive: Soap will be working at Modern Classic in Fulham, London one week each month... then we'll see what happens. There are myriad factors to consider after that but the long-term goal is for him to work full time eventually. The "status" of Lab Monkey for the coming months is the same as it has been for years - it's open, with Soap and others (currently Adam) doing tattoos. If Soap sells his existing shop isn't really anyone's business but his own. Same deal if he gives it to unicorns, another tattooer, or simply closes the doors forever. Whatever happens, Soap himself will give appropriate information. Yes, Lab Monkey is the first shop I did a tattoo in. While I was still struggling to learn, without structured guidance and tattooing out of my house, Soap graciously offered to let me sit in at his place for a week. That was the first time I tattooed people that I didn't already know. I'd been tattooing for about a year at that point. I've tried to return when my schedule allows. The information we've given about the shop is all that we've had the time to prepare. It's been a hectic 12 months preparing the shop. Especially hectic since the end of August when we got legal access to the premises. There's also been a bunch of conventions, visitors and regular work to do with Frith Street while getting our new space ready. - To answer another frequently asked question: Everybody at Frith Street knew about our shop since the end of 2013. They have all been supportive, interested and helpful with myself, Valerie and our new manager. Especially Naomi and Dante. It's easy to leave a shop on sour terms. Not so easy to keep it sweet. Sometimes we don't get a choice. So Valerie and I have gone to great lengths to preserve our working and personal relationship with everyone at Frith Street. I will keep my Sunday appointments there for the foreseeable future. Rest assured, we will make public updates with relevant information in due course, when time allows. Right now, we're concentrating on opening a street-level, regular tattoo shop that's practical and convenient for the people who work there and the people who want to get tattooed there. Your best bet for reliable info is the shop Instagram, Twitter and website. Keep 'em peeled!... hogg, KBeee, Jennifer Stell and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks for the interest but... people have no problem asking personal questions on the internet huh?... Didn't mean it to be overly personal, nor would I have at all expected info to be posted here that was private! I sincerely apologize for for any offense. I just wondered if maybe Lab Monkey was either closing or being sold and that info was already 'public' in a way that might not have reached all the way over the pond here. Which would, to me at least, have qualified as 'Tattoo News'. I got tattooed at Lab Monkey last year, not by Soap but he did one on my friend at the same time. I added the info about you just as a way to a) put out a little info about Soap and Lab Monkey that people might not have already known and b) to work your name into the question in the hopes that you would provide a great response here :) Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. I wish you all the best with the new shop! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I was excited to read that Marcus Kuhn (of Gypsy Gentleman) fame is tattooing out of Dragon Tattoo in Eindhoven now. I visit the Netherlands quite a bit for work, and it's not so far on a train from where I tend to be. Maybe I can do a bus-man's holiday and get tattooed. Could be wrong and maybe it's just a guest spot, but I got the impression he was going to be sticking around there for a while. SnowyPlover 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 @Stewart Robson - it is nobody's business but your own what happens with your life and career. You don't have to explain anything to anyone about what, who, or why things are or are not happening with yourself, Valerie or anyone else for that matter. With that said, thank you for your openness! Shaun1105 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I was excited to read that Marcus Kuhn (of Gypsy Gentleman) fame is tattooing out of Dragon Tattoo in Eindhoven now.I visit the Netherlands quite a bit for work, and it's not so far on a train from where I tend to be. Maybe I can do a bus-man's holiday and get tattooed. Could be wrong and maybe it's just a guest spot, but I got the impression he was going to be sticking around there for a while. His instagram yesterday showed him filming again. Hopefully he'll putting out another instalment in his series! kimkong and Bunny Switchblade 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdots Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Not sure if this fits with this thread, but Mark Cross is hitting up Liberty Tattoo in Seattle in December. I'm gonna see if I can get something from him. Instagram sophistre, jimmyirish and beez 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-104704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The X man cometh go follow duncanxtattoos on instagram . bugxjuice, BlownRealms, jimmyirish and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4469-the-tattoo-news/?page=4#findComment-105100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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