Hurry over to ParkCityTattooConvention.com to get details to this tattoo convention.  It is the first year for this tattoo convention so go out and support it if you are out West on August 3-5 2012.  Keep checking back for more updates on events and attending artists!

I came accross this and wanted to share it. I find it comforting.

“Traditional tattooing doesn’t mean staying stuck in the past, it means nurturing something that came way before you because you deeply hope it will continue after you. It’s about being in the middle, not being at the end.”

D. Higgs

Mario and Tim still have a few openings left for Detroit at the end of the month... call the shop @ 760-947-5538. You can also contact tim at www.timmcevoy.com... Make sure you hit them up for a kick ass tattoo :)

Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well!  The shop renovations went amazingly well.. the lobby is more inviting and comfortable, and now we have ample room for when we're ready to take on more badass tattoo artists!  Pictures will be posted in the next few days once we complete all of the finishing touches, but you might as well come check it out for yourself!

Evan was just recently featured in an issue of Center City Ink, a new tattoo magazine to the scene!

Don't forget that Evan and Shane will be jammin at the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention next weekend--2/10-2/12, but Jay and Mike will be at the shop normal business hours for all of your tattoo needs, and Billy will be available to pierce from 7pm-9pm on Friday and Saturday (make sure to call ahead to make an appt). 

I was able to add these 3 new little 5 x 7" paintings to the online shop.  They're priced to sell!  There's also a new announcement up on the online shop, you should read it, as it could save you some serious cheese on a painting or print.  Gotta make room for the new work!  

March 1st - 3rd Kelly Doty & Teresa Sharpe will be guest spotting at the shop!! Teresa Sharpe still has some openings, so if you would like this once in a life time chance get tattooed by Teresa send us a email @ artjunkiescalendar@gmail.com for call the shop 760.947.5538!!

2011 TOYS 4 TATS we did a little different..... Each artist at the shop raffled off a free tattoo!  Mike DeMasi did this amazing tiger for his raffle winner!!!

February 2, 2012

Greetings from Tattoo Education!

In our online store, we like to carry not only top-of-the-line, nuts-and-bolts educational items, but artistic and inspirational ones as well. Mike DeVries' new hardcover book, Animal Ink: Exploring the World's Wildlife Through Tattoo Art, is a feast for the eyes, brimming with inspiration from some of the world's best tattooists. Featuring 304 full-color pages, this artistic powerhouse not only contains tattoo work from 160 artists, but in addition includes 62 stories about specific animal tattoos with details, meanings, and inspiration from the collectors who wear the ink and the artists who inked them.

Animal designs have appeared throughout history in all facets of the art world, so it's no surprise that utilizing animals' beauty, strength, and grace has been a large focus within the genre of tattoo art. For those seeking animal tattoos, there is an endless array of styles, creativity, and artists to choose from and Animal Ink encompasses and celebrates these many different displays within its pages by featuring over 1,500 tattoos from creatures of the wild kingdom.

Whether your interest is that of a zoological focus, tattoo art, reference inspiration, or keeping up with the impressive accomplishments of tattooists around the globe,  Animal Ink is an exceptional addition to any library. This high-quality 11 x 8.5" hardcover book is brought to you by Memento Publishing and features the work of an all-star list of tattooists. For a complete artist listing, come check out Animal Ink in our catalog.

Thanks, and we'll be in touch soon!