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Coney Island has a long history as one of the greatest tattoo centers in New York City and the world.

Coney Island USA's Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival celebrates the great blue-collar arts of tattooing and of motorcycle customization. Started in the bad old days of 1986 when tattooing was still illegal in NYC, the Coney Island Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival is both the oldest gathering in New York City and brings together cutting edge New York City artistic innovation and attitude in the traditional home of the tattoo.

Every year, entrants compete for trophies as they show their tats in the Sideshow by the Seashore Theater or parade their motorcycles on West 12th Street before our panel of judges. Tattoos are judged in the categories of Black and White, Color, Tribal, Back and Butt, while Motorcycles compete in the categories of Custom, Stock, Oldest and Ugliest.

This year the Coney Island Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival will be honoring Crazy Philadelphia Eddie (a.k.a. Coney Island Eddie). Crazy Philadelphia Eddie tattooed in the very home of Coney Island USA's Sideshow by the Seashore Theater and once tattooed the face of world-famous sideshow performer Jack Dracula. Noted Tattoo Artist and Historian Mike McCabe, who literally wrote the book on New York City tattooing, will introduce Crazy Philadelphia Eddie.


Carlo from Studio Enigma will reminisce about tattoo pioneer One-Eyed Max Peltz and Coney Island USA founder and the Permanently UnelecTed Mayor of Coney Island Dick Zigun will be getting a personal tattoo of the Cyclone Rollercoaster in flames.

The event will include over 100 customized motorcycles, live music, and New York's finest Sideshow performances.

Motorcycle Free Parking/Display Noon - 10 PM (Free)
Contest/Rally - 7 PM (Free)
West 12th Street @ Surf Avenue

Bands on West 12th Street (Free)
1 PM - 6 PM
Spanking Charlene
Mystical Children

Last Freakshow of 2011
6 PM $10

TATTOO FESTIVAL 8 PM
$10 (Half Price If You Show Ink)
MC's: Little Jimmie & Dick Zigun

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave. (between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-372-5159
D,N,Q,F Trains to Stillwell Ave.
www.coneyisland.com

Dutdutan: (doot-doot-ahn) - a Tagalog word meaning to continually insert or jab.

Now on it’s 11th year, Dutdutan is now synonymous with tattoo art in the Philippines. At least that’s how a lot of tattoo enthusiasts in the country would like to view it.

For the 15,000 or so who congregated at the World Trade Center in Manila on August 26 and 27, the biggest tattoo show this side of the earth is also a definition of the alternative lifestyle that they have chosen.

But according to the organizers, tattoo art was not always part of the alternative scene. Native Filipinos have a rich history of tattoo art dating back to pre-colonial dates. In fact, when the Spaniards first got here, they were greeted with a heavily tattooed Visayan tribe and they called the islands “La Isla De Los Pintados” meaning the “Island of the Painted Ones.”



Christianity and western culture eventually supplanted that practice and not until we fast forward to the 90s do we see the rebirth of skin art.

The man and talent behind that is Ricky Sta. Ana, who started the yearly gathering with a small group of tattoo artists and customers. Eleven years later and supported by a major alternative lifestyle brand, Tribal Gear, the show has now taken on a bigger vision.

It is now a convention, known in the skin art circle around the world and they are even able to bring in the best tattoo artists from around the world to prove that. Underlying this achievement is the organizers’ cause to eliminate the stigma of skin art as taboo, since it has always appealed to the rebel crowd and the unconventional.

The Second Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash (Atlantic City, New Jersey), presented by Rebel Image Tattoo, takes place Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11 inside the Wildwoods Convention Center Exhibit Hall – an event perfect for tattoo enthusiasts, as well as those interested in the unique art form of tattooing and body art design.

The Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash will bring the body art community to the Wildwoods for a weekend full of events. The ‘bash’ will host major national tattoo artists, as well as activities including: tattoo contests, a traveling tattoo museum, seminars, art exhibits, door prizes and more. Celebrity tattoo artist Tim Hendricks from TLC's New York Ink will be in attendance at the event.

It all comes down to who is going to be there. The Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash has confirmed that many great names in the industry will be in attendance. Philadelphia Eddie (Crazy Eddie) very well known in the Wildwood are, and also world famous, will be at the show signing his books, Eddie is an Icon within the industry.

Tim Hendricks of Saltwater Tattoo who is a celebrity artist on TLC's NY Ink and he'll be tattooing on a walk-up basis. Also tattooing at the convention will be Bob Tyrrells out of Detroit. Bob Tyrrells has done work on Kid Rock, and is a highly esteemed traveling artist who previously worked under the legendary Tom Renshaw. When asked by bikeweek.com about rumors that Corey Miller might show, Siderio declined to confirm or deny the possibility.

Also, be sure to check out the rarely seen Japanese Hand Method of Tebori Tattooing on display. Hours for the Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash are: Friday, September 9 – Noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, September 10 – 10 a.m. -10 p.m.; and Sunday, September 11 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Wildwood Convention Center is located at 4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey.

*** Artists who plan to attend can register by contacting Mike at wildwoodtattoobeachbash@comcast.net

From September 15-18th, one of my favorite tattoo events will take place in Western Massachusetts, bringing in renowned tattooists from around the world to share information, paint together, and of course tattoo attendees:

The Paradise Tattoo Gathering is unique in this focus on education, creation, and recreation.

The Gathering takes place at Jiminy Peak, a ski resort in the Berkshire mountains on the border between New York and Massachusetts. This is the last time the event will be held here before it moves west next year. There will be 35 different offerings of tattoo and art seminars, workshops, and discussion panels covering a wide range of the art over the course of four days.

Many seminars have sold out already including the Nick Baxter, Craola, Shawn Barber, and Workhorse Irons machine building seminars. But there are still places left for seminars with Chet Zar, Bob Tyrrell, Tommy Lee Wendtner, Alex Depase, Joe Capobianco, Robert Ryan, BJ Betts, Big Gus, Hunter Spanks, Liorcifer, Bez, Chris Dingwell, Larry Brogan, and so many more. There also also seminars for the kids, as well as organized childcare for Friday and Saturday nights.

Saturday, September 3rd, 7-11pm

Last Rites Gallery Presents...

Brian M. Viveros
Returning Art To The Unclean

Solo Exhibition

September 3rd - 25th, 2011

NEW YORK, NY (September 3rd, 2011)- Last Rites Gallery presents Returning Art To The Unclean, new works by Brian M. Viveros.

Known for his strong and sensuous depictions of women, Brian M. Viveros is a master of contemporary iconography paying homage to the femme fatale. While he almost exclusively paints portraits, within the expressions of his women is conveyed such deep emotion and overwhelming sexuality that his work is undeniably erotic. Often without even a hint of nudity, the viewer is seduced with a mere pout and gaze from his subject's faces. Although carrying on a long tradition of the alluring female in art, his work differs from Pin-Up style images of the past.

Aside from the absence of figurative representation, the commanding subjects in his art contrast "Cheesecake" ideology of the soft and innocent. Instead, with her empowered stare, the Viveros smoking bad-girls flaunt battle scars, tattoos, and army paraphernalia. A force to be reckoned with, she is the epitome of a subculture heralding a new era with shifting ideals.

This underlying concept of grit combined with sensuality is brought forth in his execution and paint handling, as flesh rendered with an almost touchable suppleness is juxtaposed by paint splatters and brushstrokes. With explosive compositions and an unmistakable style, Viveros creates 20th century representations of both beauty and culture.

Brian's paintings have appeared in museums and galleries throughout the world, and featured by media including Juxtapoz, Tattoo Society, Hi Fructose, Skin Two, and TLC's LA Ink. In 2005 Viveros made his directing debut with his short "Dislandia", and he has since created the full length feature "Southern" and other films, which have premiered internationally and have been featured on networks including The Sundance Channel.

In what will be Brian's second showing at the gallery, the opening will feature an all new collection of original paintings, as well as special rare prints from the artist's own collection; poster giveaway and signing; live "Smoking Army" performance; screening of Brian's films along with his new short, and much more.

For inquiries, please contact: info@lastritesgallery.com

Last Rites Gallery

511 W 33rd Street, NYC
Tel: 212.529.0666

www.lastritesgallery.com

Spirit Gallery Tattoo– New London’s tattoo studio and art gallery hybrid – presents “Neverland,” a collection of artwork by the award-winning artist and photographer Diana Diriwaechter. The show will open on Saturday, August 27, with an artist’s reception from 6-8 p.m. at Spirit Gallery Tattoo, 207 Bank Street, New London, Conn.

“Neverland” gives the audience a personal look into Diriwaechter’s imaginary world and its inhabitants, many spawning from the artist’s childhood memories.

“As a child growing up in Switzerland my family and I spent many summers in a remote cabin in the alps. Besides spending much time reading books, my mother often told me wonderful stories of faraway worlds full of fantastic characters,” Diriwaechter said. “During the day I spent many hours exploring the alpine meadows in the company of these imaginary friends. Today many of my portraits are of characters who escaped from this fantasy world. They each carry with them their own unique story. I hope the imagery evokes the imagination of the viewer to come up with their own background for each inhabitant.”

Born and raised in Switzerland, Diriwaechter found her way to the United States, settling in the Hudson region of New York State. After years in the advertising industry, Diriwaechter landed a job at the Connecticut-based, award-winning Blue Sky Studios as a materials technical director where she has contributed to movies such as “Ice Age 2,” “Robots” and “Horton Hears a Who!” Mainly known for her fine art photography, Diriwaechter has been recognized with many different awards including 1st and 2nd Prize at the prestigious International Photography Awards (Luci Awards), 1st Prize for The PX3 Peoples Choice Awards and a Merit Award chosen by Susan Kismaric, curator for The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

“Neverland” will hang until September 24. Viewing hours are 12- 8 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday.

For more information call (860) 443-0484 or visit www.spiritgallerytattoo.com.

About Spirit Gallery Tattoo:

Marrying fine art with body art, Spirit Gallery Tattoo – New London’s only art gallery and tattoo studio – showcases paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more from both local artists and artisans to national celebrities. The gallery also hosts art workshops throughout the year. Located at 207 Bank St. in downtown New London, Conn., Spirit Gallery Tattoo strives to create custom tattoos that complement the wearer's body and style.

www.spiritgallerytattoo.com.

Q) Who is Sammy?
A) Sammy Hernandez Ramirez was born in 1960 in the San Juan de Dios, the heart of Guadalajara (Jalisco, Mexico). His first tattoo in 1974 was an apple, symbolizing the original sin. He applied his friend Joe using simple methods.

His first professional tattoo machine was made in 1981 in the "Golden Penny Tattoo Shop" in Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico). This was the first tattoo establishment opened in Mexico. Tattoo and his assistant Mr. Raul Aceves operating this facility to make history.

Sammy first worked as an apprentice tattoo in different centers in Mexico. In 1982 he worked in Nosferatu Tattoo Shop, owned by Daniel Olguin.


He opened his first restaurant in 1983 with tattoos desu help mentor Frank Garcia of Anaheim, California.

In 1986 he opened "Sammy Tattoo Studio".

In 1996 contributed to the "Asociacion Mexicana de Dermografía" fixed guidelines for the safe and formal application of tattoos. This partnership has helped evolve a tattoo art with high total hygiene and techniques, has helped greatly to crumble prejudice.


Sammy has organized the International Tattoo Expo eleven events in Guadalajara. with great success by the height of the names (and international) who attend and the friendly service they find. The event is recognized more and more each year.

He was a member of the committee of the International Rock Expo participating in his last three editions.


In 1996 he also organized the 1st. National Tattoo Expo Culiacan (Sinaloa, Mexico) to help people
perceive the tattoo as an art.

In 1998 he worked in "Lacky Tattoo Shop" in Grenchen, Switzerland. There, Lacky invited Sammy to the "Lausanne Tattoo Expo" and thus had the opportunity to meet great teachers
Tattoo worldwide.


Sammy appeared as an extra in the movie "Ahuacate" themed tattoo. Also had a supporting role in "Chavos Cholos" and Uriel.

He has been interviewed numerous times by the media. On television, names such as MTV, The Awakening, Generation X, Naked City, Alebrije, La Caja Negra. In print media and radio, almost every newspaper and regional programs have interviewed him.

He produced an edition of the magazine Art Tattoos Millennium.

He has been in almost every tattoo expos in Mexico, Tijuana, Monterrey, Morelia, Leon, Culiacan, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes, Saltillo and Mexico City. Recently it was present at the International Tattoo Convention in the city of New York and London

Sammy has been a professional tattoo for over 15 years, specializing in styles Chicano and Black-White (Black-and-Grey).

How to get to Sammy?

Address: Calzada Independencia · 134L-168
Parian 1 Zona Centro , Guadalajara Jal. Méx.

Email: info@sammytattoo.com
Tel: (52-33) 3614 0507
www.sammytattoo.com
Open from: 10am to 8pm Monday thru Saturday

Dont Miss the expo.


(Inquiries regarding the expo please contact Sammy)

World-famous tattoo artist Paul Booth has just announced more special details on 'The Grand Reincarnation' events taking place on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th at his Last Rites Gallery & Tattoo Theatre, located on the 3rd floor at 511 West 33rd Street in New York City. 'The Grand Reincarnation' events are in celebration of the recent re-building and evolution of the gallery and theatre.

The second evening of the event is when Booth will open the Tattoo Theatre area of the space. Making a special trip all the way from Budapest, Attila Csihar, vocalist from the infamous band Mayhem, will present his solo dark ambient project Void Ov Voices. Since 1992, Attila has been the lead vocalist in the influential Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and since 2004 he has been the permanent guest vocalist for the doom/drone metal band Sunn O))). Csihar states the concept behind Void Ov Voice is to use "only my voice as an instrument via a loop machine and effects."



Sunday brings a great time to wind things down with a gathering of talent from Booth's family of artists to paint live at Last Rites. This is a great opportunity to witness these masters bring their stunning creations to life right before your eyes. Artists for Sunday's live painting event include Shawn Barber, Kim Saigh, Chet Zar, Genevive Zacconi, Angie Mason, Fred Harper, Billy Norrby, Matt Rota, Martin Wittfooth, Paul Booth, The ArtFusion Experiment and more.

For more information, visit http://lastritesgallery.com & http://darkimages.com

A suspension convention was held in Tel Aviv,Israel. The practice of suspending people with hooks pierced into your skin dates back to the Native American Culture. The extreme sport is performed to test the limits of mind over matter.

Approximately 30 people attended the convention, which offered the chance to be suspended or just watch.

The event was held at stadium:mk on Saturday and Sunday and attracted plenty of ink artists, from the local area and as far away as Scotland.




Sources
La Sumisa

You need a whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin to play their music and nothing else in a tribute band. You need a whole lotta chutzpah to do it if your band features all women.

Steph Paynes has both.

When she started Lez Zeppelin in 2004, she knew an all-female tribute would need to work hard to win over Zep fans.

"Everyone was skeptical," said Paynes, who plays the Jimmy Page parts and brings Lez Zeppelin to Friday's Erie Tattoo Convention at the Avalon Hotel, 16 W. 10th St.

"As much as we like to say it's 2011 and there's no sexism in the world, and everyone thinks we're equal, the truth is the majority of the audience -- if they haven't seen us -- don't really think we're going to pull off whatever Led Zeppelin was in terms of power and technique and all the rest. So, when we do that, they're still stunned.

"In a sense, you almost have to be better," Paynes added. "You really have to be better to make sure there is no doubt in their minds that what they're seeing is for real. And that's been our trail of believing. We're leaving huge, jaw-dropped audiences in our wake."


You don't earn raves in Spin and play such festivals as Bonnaroo and Columbus, Ohio's Rock on the Range if you don't have the goods. Lez Zeppelin has proved itself live and recently did the same in the studio, fastidiously re-creating Zep's still-staggering 1969 debut.

"We matched very closely the sounds, the feel and the layers of the first record to the point where many times you couldn't tell them apart without the vocals," Paynes said. "We used all the vintage equipment that Led Zeppelin used. We fought very hard for those textures and those sounds."

"Dazed and Confused" remains one of Paynes' favorites to play live (along with "The Rain Song").

"It's a beautiful piece for guitar. It's complete in the sense that it's got all of Jimmy's tricks."

It's hard for her to pin down her favorite Zep album. Picking the best Zep concert is easier; she saw the 2007 reunion.

"I had never seen Led Zeppelin, so I was a bit shellshocked, like everyone else," Paynes said. "I saw Dave Grohl hanging around at an after-party. We were talking about how stunned we were by what we had just seen. They completely rose to the occasion."

She also met Zep bassist John Paul Jones afterward.

"I was introduced as a member of Lez Zepplin, and he was all over it. He was like, 'I heard so much about your band and I'm dying to see you.' It was amazing to me that he knew so much about the group."

Zeppelin didn't follow up with a tour. Lez Zep aims to fill the vacuum.

"I felt I had the torch to run with," she said. "We really had this responsibility, almost, to deliver this music as intense and in as passionate a way as possible."

Lez Zepplin caps the tattoo convention's opening night; Sacred 13 (8 p.m.) and Icarus Witch (9 p.m.) also play. Saturday features Scarwork (8 p.m.), Night Haven (9 p.m.) and Hammersmith (10 p.m.). Metallica tribute Whiplash (8 p.m.) plays Sunday.

More than 40 tattoo artists -- including national names Marshall Bennett, Eva Huber, and Danny Fugate -- will participate.

"It's basically an opportunity for local people of Erie to get tattoos from some really phenomenally famous artists who would (otherwise) not be in this area," said Nick Hanna of Edinboro's Game Over Tattoo.

Cost is $40 for a weekend pass or $20 per day. Partial proceeds benefit Hair Peace Charities. You can schedule appointments online at www.erietattooconvention.com. For more on the convention, see Friday's Erie Times-News.


Sources
La Sumisa
Erie Tattoo Convention


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Body piercer Bill "Danger" Robinson broke the Guinness Book record for "Most Body piercings in a single sitting," at Inktoxicated Tattoos in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Ther previous record was 3,100, Robinson aimed to do 3,600, but settled at 3,200. The piercings went on sideshow performer Staysha Randall and the record is awaiting verification by Guinness to be official.


Body modification is a hot topic in world record world. Celebrity tattooer Kat Von D broke a Guinness record on her T.V. show "LA Ink" in 2007 by doing 400 tattoos in 24 hours. Her record was later broken by Kat's ex-husband Oliver Peck with 415, then Robbie "Coon" Koch with 577, then Derek Kastning with 726, and finally by Hollis Cantrell with 801.


Body piercer Bill "Danger" Robinson pierces the back of sideshow performer Staysha Randall during an attempt to break the Guinness Book record for "Most Body Piercings in a Single Sitting", at Inktoxicated Tattoos in Las Vegas, Nevada June 7, 2011.



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IB Times


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The latest trends in tattooing, as well as some ancient techniques, are the big draw at the 15th annual Atlanta Tattoo Festival, where dozens of the world’s most well-known tattoo artists will display and demonstrate their artwork.

In some cases, they may even tattoo you, if you dare.

Highlights from this year’s roster of talent include Pili Mo'o, who is known as the "Tufinga Tatau," or "traditional tatau master," who has traveled from the Canary Islands for live demonstrations of the traditional Marquesian and Polynesian tattoo style.

The three-day event features seminars, vendors and a poolside bikini contest.

New this year is the addition of live music with Six Shot Revival, Kadense, and Killer and the Savage. Other highlights include a book talk and signing with Crazy Philadelphia Eddie, a noted tattoo artist who has chronicled his life in six volumes, beginning with his start at Coney Island, where tattoos cost 50 cents apiece in 1952.

“These are not your everyday tattoos and definitely nothing like the heart with ‘mom’ written on it,” festival director Jennifer Reyes said. “Some artists are so specialized, focusing for example on just underwater sea creatures or mechanical drawings. The tattoos will absolutely blow your mind.”

Event preview

15th annual Atlanta Tattoo Festival

3 p.m. to midnight June 3-4; noon to 7 p.m. June 5. Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Perimeter Northwest, 6345 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta. One-, two- and three-day passes for $20, $30 and $40. 18 and under admitted free. www.atlantatattooartsfestival.com.


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La Sumisa
Access Atlanta


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Last Rites Reborn!

Join us to celebrate
July 22nd through 24th


Last Rites is proud to announce a very exciting point in its evolution. We are now becoming more of a destination than ever before as we are now undergoing a major makeover. We are literally gutting our space, knocking down almost every wall and rebuilding from the ground up.

Not only will we be expanding our overall square footage, but we are flipping the entire layout altogether and giving Last Rites Gallery utmost prominence and increased space for a better viewing experience. And of course, the Last Rites Tattoo Theatre's new set design will surely take the client’s experience to new dark realms like never before.

Aside from a more elegant dark décor throughout, Paul is adding some new surprises that are sure to inspire even the most unsuspecting guest. The all new Last Rites will truly live up to the commitment of furthering it's notoriously dark and haunting yet equally warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it so unique. Last Rites is and always will be a true sanctuary for all that share a like-minded appreciation for art that originates from the dark side of the human condition.

As Last Rites steps boldly across this threshold, One can expect to see a greater focus on support for our familiars in the art community with the development of painting and tattoo seminars from notable artists, live painting events and gatherings, artist roundtable discussions, a completely new and innovative online community and of course, let's not forget those surprises we mentioned!

Join us in celebrating this new era for Last Rites
The Grand Reincarnation Weekend

Friday July 22nd
Chet Zar and Craig LaRotonda Opening Reception
~ The inaugural exhibition for the all new Last Rites Gallery ~

Saturday, July 23rd
Unveiling Party for the all new Tattoo Theatre.
~ Come help us launch the new Last Rites ~

Entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, prizes and more!

Sunday, July 24th
Live painting sessions throughout the day.
~ With the Last Rites family of artists (artists TBA) ~

Watch master painters bring their works to life!


Please stay tuned for more details & announcements.

Last Rites is located at 511 West 33rd Street - suite 3N | NY, NY 10001


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Here are some of the photos taken at the 2011 Mexico Tattoo Expo celebrated in Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, Saturday, April 30, 2011.

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