News

03/18/08

I've been keeping a steady update on the In Progress Gallery, I do it every Sunday. I'm also still working on the few last sketches for the book. It's taken me longer than I thought, since the majority of the work I do is drawing for other people. But, it's coming along and I'm really excited about it's release to the public.

I've booked into June, so keep that in mind when you contact me for work. I find that most serious people aren't in a rush anyway but I like to let everyone know up front. I'm having a lot of fun right now with some new pieces, check out Mistie's Sleeve it's just an explosion of ice cream goodness. I just finished a 3/4 sleeve on a great woman who visits me every 3 weeks from NY check out Dale's Sleeves Long time client Jeff is continuing with his leg piece into a full leg sleeve Jeff. There's a lot more eye candy to check out so keep those peepers open.

Till next time: Peace, Love & Mother Fuckin' TATTOOS!!!

04/07/08

Truckin' along into some bvetter weather now, keeping busy and keepin a smile on my face. I've noticed over the past couple months that my inter-personal way of giving people insight to the motivation behind my clients has caught on with some other peoples sites. That's awesome that I've inspired people to take a more serious interst into the why's and what fors their clients want to be tattooed.

Here's an update on "Black Bras & BB Guns" I have not forgottten just put on the side burner. I've been so busy with new clients and my steady long timers that they hold my focus right now. I guess I need a personal assistant or something LOL But it is still in the works, right now I'm laying out all the designs, I want things to flow of course. There will be a book, I promise, and thanks to everyone who has put their pre-oders in. I will keep you updated.

As always I'm keeping on top of my In Progress Gallery updates, started a new double half sleeve project on long time clinet Stacey what a super fun concept and I love that we're doing both at the same time. The "Seated Samurai" back piece is really coming alive, Eric is a trooper, and we both feel when this projects finished it will be something really special.

So those are just 2 projects that I'm super excited about, a lot is in the works and will be started in the next couple weeks. Keep your hand on the button and come back often.

Till next time space cadets, Peace, Love & Mother Fuckin' TATTOOS!!!

06/06/08

Damn...where did May go?! It's been crazy busy, and with the addition of the book, "Black Bras & BB Guns" I've been signing books and filling orders. My schedule is keeping me locked down to the studio this summer, no rest for the wicked that's for sure. having a great time with some new custom projects I've started, Meeshell is exsposing all for the world to see and we're putting some time in on a long over-due project. I just finished Sterling's lower leg sleeve of Jinki and Hebi (the turtle and snake). We've discussed plans to start his suit, including great creatures like Ouryu the winged dragon, Usagi the rabbit for the year he was born, Fujin the god of wind and other goodies. Probably start that project in September. Check out more In Progress projects and see what I've been up to.

In the next couple weeks I'll be starting some pieces on several new clients, some yummy Japanese projects; more awesome Koi, a classic Kintaro piece and even a little "forbidden tattoo" action. Also some other interesting sleeve subkect matter, a tribute and struggle of a clients Irish Catholic heritage. I also have some sketches in the works for Joel's other half.

That's it for now...keep yourself updated cause you know how I am about updates, crazy I tell ya! More to come as always!

Peace, Love & Mother Fuckin' TATTOOS!!!

06/26/08

Greetins and salutations my tattooed friends. Just a quick update for everyone, my schedule has been building fast and furious, my first available appointments are sometime in October, I've started taking appointments for December so please be patient with my crazy schedule. I've been tattooing my knuckles to the bones and taking on many new projects. A big shout out to all my new clients and as always Hugs and Love to my ever loyal and constant long timers.

I've been keeping faithful updates with my In Progress gallery and just added some new pieces to the Tattoo galleries.

A warm thank you to everyone who bought a copy of my book, it's been a bigger success than I could have imgained. There are a few copies left so if there's anyone out there who didn't get there's make sure you contact me.

I just finished an interview with the Chinese Tattoo Magazine Illustrating Time I'm hoping to be able to get a couple copies but it might be limited to one. :(

Well that's it for now as I said it's a quick hello.

Peace, Love & Mother fuckin' TATTOOS!!!

08/05/08

Hello there!!
Summer has been great! Just cruising right along working on a lot of great people and projects. Had a great session with Jeff the other day, I would say we only have 2 more sessions and his leg will be finished. Then from there who knows what we'll be up to. He certainly has collected a lot of work in a short amount of time. Started a new sleeve of a Koi and Castle on a new client Brian, I tattooed his brother and his brother's girlfriend in the Spring, it's turned into a family afair.

In a few weeks I'll be starting a new Dragon sleeve, and a Koi ribcage piece. I also be starting a half sleeve tribute to Zelda for a brother and his love for his little brother who suffers from Autism.
And of course there are plenty of other fun and exciting projects I'll be starting or finishing up so stay tuned to the In Progress gallery.

I received and interesting email the other day from a tattoo collector from Germany who wanted me to send him a copy of my sleeve designs. Of course I told him no and just as a little note to everyone, I don't copy or supply drawings for people. The only designs I do are for the people who are getting work from me. I appreciate the interest but that's not what I do.

As a Chrome Gardens Studio side note, we are having a show of a very talented artist from New Jersey, her name is Mandy Fabrizi and her paintings are some of the most original pieces of work I have seen in a very long time.I'm really proud to have her art hanging in the studio, and she's actually in the process of doing something special for me and my own collection. Stop by the studio and check her out, her work is also for sale so bring your wallets.

Well boys and girls and goats and mules it's time for me to get back to the grinde.
Take care out there in the sun and give me a shout when you can!

Peace, Love & Mother fuckin' TATTOOS!!!

10/25/08
Ok Ok I'm back...some of you let me know you weren't happy with my lack of News updates, sorry about that. Time got away from me with work and I didn't have time. So, on the news front...I've taken on some new clients with great custom ideas so take a look in my In Progress Gallery.

On another news front: My work will be on display on Oct. 31st, that's right Halloween Night at the ArtHouse Lounge in Harrisburg at 217 N. 2nd St. The exhibition is called "Art Of The Tattoo" and the show will have live models, yes real in the flesh clients of mine, showing off their work. Along with paintings of mine and Mandy Fabrizi, who will soon be my apprentice. The show will run from 5pm to 9pm, with some lil foods to pick at and of course wine of some sort. A good time for all...we're truely excited about this opportunity to show off our work. If you would like information feel free to email me.

I will be posting photos and possible live video of the event, so check back for updates.

Well I have an appointment coming in soon, so I'm gonna set up.

Peace, Love & Mother fuckin' TATTOOS!!!!

02/03/09
So, sorry I've been out of touch. The last few months of 2008 were crazy coo coo. Now that 2009 is underway I can take some time a say "HEY!!!"

When I last updated I was talking about the exhibition, it was great!!! Everyone had a great time, I was unable to go due to my busy schedule, I was tattooing but from photos and live reports it was a HIT!!! I've had quite a few new clients come from the event and we're working on some really fun projects.

My work was just featured on the cover of a Chzech mag called "Body Art" that is double plus good!!! Very exciting for everyone involved, Meeshell the model, Matt the Photographer and of course me.

I just finished some fun projects I've been working on Dale's Thigh and Jackie's Sleeve As well as some other projects so as usual check out the In Progress Gallery. In the next couple weeks I'll be starting a full leg sleeve of a Samurai and Dragon in battle, an Animal Rights sleeve and a Double Dragon back piece, so lots of things to be excited about.

Hope eberyone's new year so far is going well!!!!

Peace, Love & Mother fuckin' TATTOOS!!!!