The Tattoo News

[El Dolmago]

Hey guys,

Sad news out of Toronto, the Okey Doke was hit by a fire last night, according to India's Instagram, they'll be closed until further notice - if you have an upcoming tattoo with any of the excellent artists there contact them ASAP. I know the shop owners here in TO are close so I imagine you'll see the Okey Doke crew guesting around the city.

 

[Gingerninja]

Oh, no! That's right down the street from the Hard Luck. Hoping that everyone is okay.

[El Dolmago]

:( such a loss

 

[Gingerninja]

That's horrible. Do they know what happened? @El Dolmago

[El Dolmago]

Fire started next door as an accident and spread through a few buildings. It was a four alarm fire. Someone lost their kitty but no one else was hurt - from what I've ready their machines and some of the art survived. No news on where everyone is setting up in the meantime.

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Added on to say we talked to Franz today and most of the machines, books and art were salvageable and they've found a new location and will be re-opening in a few weeks - all around good news.

Edited July 2, 2016 by El Dolmago
some good news!

[Lance]

Not sure if anyone posted about this previously. Is anyone planning to attend the 'Tatau' exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in LA? Opens in a couple weeks, July 30.

 

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/tatau/

 

[9Years]

16 hours ago, Lance said:

Not sure if anyone posted about this previously. Is anyone planning to attend the 'Tatau' exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in LA? Opens in a couple weeks, July 30.

Yes! Definitely want to check this out, but not sure when. Probably late summer (Sept?)

[DJDeepFried]

Not sure if anyone posted about this previously. Is anyone planning to attend the 'Tatau' exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in LA? Opens in a couple weeks, July 30.

 

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/tatau/

 

Yes! LST L.A. meetup part deux!

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[CatNYC]

I want to check it out )

[suburbanxcore]

Lango is moving to Blackheart. 

[DJDeepFried]

@Lance, @TrixieFaux & I caught the opening of the Tatau exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in L.A.'s Little Tokyo last weekend that Taki from State of Grace put together. Saw some live tattooing which was very cool. Takes three people – one to tap, tap, tap and two to stretch the skin. Beautiful traditional Polynesian style tattooing that flows with the body. Definitely not your '90s tribal. Highly recommended. Here's a pic of Chris Nunez introducing the tattoo models.
 

[rebrabk]

Best tattoo site for looking up ideas on cover ups, add ons, or just inspiration. You can even communicate to the artists. Definitely worth checking out!
http://5cdc9nn--0kb3tco9u85cm0s15.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=18356

[Dan]

34 minutes ago, rebrabk said:

Best tattoo site for looking up ideas on cover ups, add ons, or just inspiration. You can even communicate to the artists. Definitely worth checking out!
 

this smells like 

[Oiocha]

3 hours ago, Dan said:

this smells like 

I almost spit on my screen from laughing

[ChrisvK]

RIP Eli Falconette. Such a loss for tattooing. 

[Gingerninja]

Sad news, indeed. @ChrisvK

[sophistre]

Dunno if this has been mentioned anywhere yet, but Greggletron/Greg Whitehead relocated to Atlas (also in Portland). Tim Lehi is apparently also there now. I guess anyone watching those instagrams would already know, but anywho, there ya go.

Edited October 16, 2016 by sophistre

[marley mission]

Greg Whitehead's tattoo are amazing - homeruns daily

[sophistre]

Here is some more tattoo news, though it's not very happy news. :( Art Work Rebels in Portland burned to the ground due to a gas line leak. 100% of what was in the shop was lost. Nobody who works there was hurt, but apparently the girl who was living upstairs from them is in the hospital and a bunch of firefighters also got hurt trying to get to her. 

Jeff Croci has set up a gofundme to help them get back on their feet. If you're feeling like you have a spare buck, I imagine every little bit helps.

 

 

[Baboom]

On 8/2/2016 at 6:49 PM, suburbanxcore said:

Lango is moving to Blackheart. 

Looks like Lango, Lewis and Yoturo have all flown the coop. Does anyone know who's filling chairs at Skull and Sword?

[DJDeepFried]

Henry Lewis is tattooing in L.A. at Memoir and Incognito


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[Gingerninja]

Matt Adamson and Becca Genne-Bacon are starting full time at Kings Avenue in January!

[Twin Guillotines]

Everybody on Earth, in Oakland/Bay Area. Tattoo 13 is bleeding dry these days. Sorry, not sorry about the news. Go get tattooed!

[Baboom]

On 12/21/2016 at 4:16 PM, Twin Guillotines said:

Everybody on Earth, in Oakland/Bay Area. Tattoo 13 is bleeding dry these days. Sorry, not sorry about the news. Go get tattooed!

It appears to be a lot of movemen in the Oakland SF area with artists moving around or out.

[Twin Guillotines]

10 minutes ago, Baboom said:

It appears to be a lot of movemen in the Oakland SF area with artists moving around or out.

I hear the same. Trouble Coffee just opened a shop in West O. Heard it's really awesome. I've loved their Judah Street shop for years. Miss Gullietta, although I've never met her.