Rebel Ink Magazine, Issue 5, "Mario Barth Presents The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth"

Sin City, the Mecca of lust, gluttony and greed, a haven of uninhibited indulgences, hosted the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth last fall at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mario Barth of Starlight Tattoo and director/producer, Billy Burke, provided an opportunity for members of the skin and body modification community to indulge in needles and ink at this Vegas convention. RI was also in the mix, as this mega convention set out to fulfill its promise to be bigger and better than in previous years, by kicking the trip off with a live performance by Tommy Lee and DJ Aero.



We set up our booth in the midst of the debauchery and ink, cameras in hand and shot all the filth and fury surrounding us. As a mob of tattoo junkies burst through the doors, a tune of 1,000 artists, including notable staples Bob Tyrell, Jose Lopez, Roman, Tuff City, Starlight, Tat2 Joe and Carlos Torres, loaded up their guns with fresh needles to satisfy over 100,000 full-blown fanatics and the morbidly ink-curious. BTSOE's reputation as the ultimate, cutting edge and most influential forum on tattooing, body piercing, body modification, jewelry manufacturing, reconstructive tattooing, permanent cosmetics, laser removal and latest trends is manifest through our lenses.



BTSOE also featured a plethora of seminars. For badass, dedicated tattoo artists hanging up the latex gloves, there was a colloquium on 401K Retirement Plans. Anyone wanting to learn how to cut their flesh artistically or transform into snake-like creatures did, at the Body Hacking and Mutations classes. Intenze Products also conducted its first ever pigment exchange program. Our cameras were in high gear, capturing tattooing and piercing shows, as well as a slice of tattoo art history at the Historical Tattoo Museum. We exchanged love and tat info with hundreds of new friends and a host of our loyal readers, as artists and ink aficionados won trophies for best color tattoo, best black and white, best flash design, best back or chest piece and best overall tattooed individual.

Rebel Ink Magazine, Issue 5, "Flash"

Boob Butter
Mollify the Angry Itch
The worst thing about a new tattoo is the itch you can't scratch, the sacrifice tattoo enthusiasts make for art. To alleviate that anxiety, Dr. Howard presents the newest and fastest growing aftercare product on the market: Boob Butter, which comes in three varieties, each serving a different function for the same goal--protecting your tattoos.
Tattoo Butter is designed to maintain the integrity of existing tattoos. it is a high quality skin moisturizer made with unrefined shea nut butter, naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F, the letters of the vitamin group essential for good skin balance. One of the major detrimental elements for tattoos is the sun. Fortunately, Tattoo Lifeguard is around to protect tattoos from drowning in sunshine. It acts as an SPF 30 sun block, and not only does it block UVA and UVB rays, but it also moisturizes and heals dry skin. Made with 82 percent certified organic ingredients, Tattoo Lifeguard is the most organic sunscreen on the market; it's great for face, nose and ears too, and if you accidentally get it in your mouth, you won't have to call poison control. Ultimately, made with hemp, the supreme being of all tattoo aftercare products is the Tattoo Healer. It moisturizes and conditions to quash itching. On top of which, it fights infection.
For more information on Boob Butter products, visit www.boobbutter.com.

Dirty Brand Skateboards
Titillating Decks
Dirty Brand's skateboards are as Canadian as Mounties--100 percent. Made from hard maple, Dirty Brand Skateboards were created last summer through a vision of providing riders with a superior board and an outrageous deck. Dirty Pete (Dirty Brand) teamed up with Jayson Krop (MCA Photography) to create quality skateboards with head-turning deck designs. Every deck is produced in limited quantities, 50 per design, to constantly give riders and buyers new images, making each board, some of which are signed by its pictured models, a limited edition. These boards/collectors' items run between 45 and 80 dollars.
Coming soon, Dirty Brand will be offering limited runs of t-shirts and long boards within the next few months. Furthermore, Dirty Brand Team of skaters, which include Andreas "MadGreek" Tsougrianis and Will "Stash" Durie, are looking for talented riders to sponsor.
To find out more about the only brand that's dirty, check out www.dirtybrand.ca, dirtypete@ymail.com



Angelina Jolie
Blockbuster Ink
These days, it's impossible to walk into a convenience store to buy a pack of smokes without seeing Angelina Jolie's pouty-lipped face on the checkout counter tabloids. Known for her beauty, advocacy missions for human rights and snagging an Academy Award, Angelina Jolie could possibly be the most popular tattooed female on the modern big-screen landscape. Throughout the years, she has continually added, changed and covered up pieces, depending on the circumstances of her life.
The letter "H" inside Angelina's wrist is the representation of the love she has for her brother, James Haven. A tilted Latin cross decorates the lower side of her mid-section, which Angelina Jolie obtained the day before her marriage to Johnny Lee Miller in 1995. "Quod me nutrit me destuit," a Latin phrase meaning, "What nourishes me also destroys me," joins her cross several inches below her naval. XIII is tattooed on her left forearm and the Arabic term for "strength of will" is on her right forearm. On her back, between her shoulders is the phrase, "Know your rights," as well as a large tiger and dragon beneath the expression. Angelina has altered a number of her original ink works. Her homage to ex-husband, Billy Bob Thorton, is covered up with the co-ordinates of her children's (Maddox and Zahara) countries of origin--N11◦ 33' 00" E104◦ 51' 00" (Cambodia, Maddox) and N09◦ 02' 00" E038◦ 45' 00" (Ethiopia, Zahara). Where the Chinese character for "Death" sat on Angelina's left shoulder, a larger prayer for Maddox over instead. "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages," usurps what used to be where the Chinese word for "Courage" rested on her left shoulder.

Tattoo Mystique: The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp
Dutch Tattoo Mademoiselle of Contemporary Art
It starts off with a gold-foiled soft cover. Let's face it; no one can resist anything shiny, not even the manliest of men, which is exactly why the California Gold Rush happened. As soon as the book opens, a carnival of flappers, anthromorphic critters, harlequins and half human, half bestial beings pop out in bold lines and vibrant colors.
Tattoo Mystique: The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp explores the mysticism, romance, death and femininity Angelique Houtkamp incorporates into traditional tattooing. As a follow-up to Tattoo Darling, Outre Gallery Press presents an in-depth look at a visionary, whose deep interest in history and symbolism sparkle with fanfare through her art.
Along with Angelique's vibrant pieces, Mike Giant gives tribute by providing a write-up and artwork in reference to Angelique. There is also a photo shoot with one of her best friends, Fotofloor, who took shots for Tattoo Darling as well.
In this edition, Angelique goes beyond her space and out into the streets of Amsterdam to show readers more about her, where she grew up and who her influences are. In reference to art books she frequently purchases, Angelique said, "I'm always curious to know who is behind the work and get a feel of who [the artists] are. I hope this book shows that" (The Blackmail).
Book is available through Amazon, www.turnaround-uk.com and www.lastgasp.com.

Urban Ink Magazine, Issue 12, "Kreepy Lourdes: Pin-Up Provocateur"

Internationally known pin-up model turned tattoo artist, Kreepy Lourdes, was born in Venezuela, moved to Miami, FL at the age of six and has called the Sunshine State her home ever since. She was getting tattooed before the thought of modeling was even a twinkle in her eye, and through having lots of ink slinging friends, Lourdes became interested in learning the craft, and setting out on the journey towards becoming a tattooist extraordinaire.



Urban Ink: Has it been difficult transitioning between modeling and tattooing? Which do you prioritize?
Kreepy Lourdes: It's been really difficult to choose. The transition came naturally, since I have been able to juggle the two freely. I love them both, but tattooing is definitely where my heart is. It's been my passion for a very long time, and to be lucky enough to get the opportunity to learn isn't something I'm willing to take for granted.
What is the hardest thing you had to learn during your time as an apprentice?
The hardest thing I had to learn was what type of needle went for each tattoo. There are so many details involved.
The 50s, the time period in which the pin-up style photography is based on, was a time when women were subjected to confined roles as child bearers and housewives. What is it about the 50s that attracts you?
It was definitely a time when women were suppressed from their natural desires. Several women displayed their independence from the cookie cutter baby maker role in a more underground fashion. Even tattoos played a large role in that era. Many had them, just didn't show them. Not all women between the 30s and the 50s were housewives with aprons. Many were very in touch with their sexuality and that underground scene is, I think, what draws me to the time period. Breaking that barrier between the innocent housewife and what she can do behind closed doors, bringing out the naughty side and exposing tattoos and curves of a woman gives us tattooed pin-ups such a modern twist.
Has becoming an artist influenced you in what you look for in an artist when you get work done?
Most definitely, I've always been a believer in doing your research and finding an artist who likes and wants to put your idea into a tattoo. You'll get your point across much stronger and have a better turnout if both tattooist and client are on the same page.



Your right arm has a garden-esque theme, and your left arm has more of a luau and tiki theme. Did you set up your tattoos like that for the sake of continuity and aesthetics or do you these themes have special meaning to you?
I never really planned any specific theme. I have such a variety of things all over; I could never decide what I wanted to go for. They just fell into place and started filling up the empty spaces by people I've worked with in the past.
In reference to the female boxer on your stomach, what is the significance of that piece?
The boxer girl is probably one of the most painful tattoos I've gotten, but it pretty much means that I'm a fighter. I say what I feel and what I think, even if it stirs trouble. I know I was honest about it and did it my way.
Do you have a favorite artist?
There are so many great artists out there. One of my ultimate favorites has to be Jose Carrera. He recently passed away and was such an influence and mentor. I hope to someday get a little something done by all tattooists I admire.
You like painting Day of the Dead Virgins. What draws you to it?
Well, the thought of people having one of my statues to add to their altars, or just as a great piece of artwork, is very spiritual and rewarding to me. Dia de los Muertos is such a highly celebrated holiday in the Hispanic community. It's great to know that so many like my Virgins and appreciate the day as much as I do. They are definitely symbolic. Being Latina and growing up in a tight-knit household, taking a day to celebrate and honor the passing of our loved ones means a lot to me.

Urban Ink Magazine, Issue 12, "Flash"

Reyes' Skates
From Homeboys to Skaters
CaliskatZ in San Francisco, CA is home to a new skateboard design, based on Chicano tattoo art. Tired of typical skulls and other grunge images on decks, Tony Pimentel, owner of CaliskatZ, asked Eddy Reyes of Secret Sidewalk Tattoos to design a line of limited edition skateboards. Only 300 are in existence, and each comes with a limited edition t-shirt. "I was already used to putting my style of California Chicano art on people's skin, so I thought this would be a great project to expose my art to a different market," said Reyes.
Visit www.secretsidewalk.com, www.MySpace.com/secretsidewalk, www.caliskatz.com, www.MySpace.com/caliskatz.



Munk One
Coexistence of Commercial and Fine Art
If you've never seen a piece of artwork done by Munk One, there's a good chance you grew up in a hole. Munk One's works have been featured on world renowned clothing lines, major band labels and well recognized galleries. His remarkable rendition of Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign was seen at bus stops all over Pennsylvania.
Juxtaposing pop culture with dark or bright themes, depending on what Munk One wants to convey, the artwork expresses where he stands on politics, religion and emotions, whether you can see it or not. Munk One uses professional experience with commercial art, along with genuine creativity, to put out his ow brand. In 2006, he launched a website, www.munkone.com, to personally share his visions, creations and innovations with the world. On his website, you can find a catalog of Munk One's prints, illustrations, sketches, fine art and band merchandise. Did we mention he's a tattoo artist too?



Tattoo Tears: A Gangsta's Cry
Straight from the Cell
When Mr. Mean-Mug's childhood friend and business partner, Dean Kane, was killed, Mr. Mean-Mug determined he needed to be heard--inside or outside of prison walls. While serving three consecutive sentences at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 15 years for burglary, 15 years for deadly conduct on a peace officer and two years for taking and attempting to take a weapon from a peace officer, Mr. Mean-Mug decided it was time to tell his story to the world. One of his partners, K.T.$.G, funded a typewriter for Mr. Mean-Mug, who banged out Tattoo Tears: A Gangsta's Cry, a story written in an urban fiction style.
Throughout his time behind bars, Mr. Mean-Mug accumulated a body full of tattoos and learned the craft of tattoo art as well. He was released on November 14, 2008. "I still have a lot to learn making the transition to the other side of the wall...Now all I can say is don't watch me, watch God. I won't be tatted out!" Tattoo Tears is available in major bookstores, including Barnes and Noble, Authorhouse.com and Amazon.com.



Pint
Chicano Tattoo Art
When reading Pint's biography, it is apparent his life has revolved around art. As Southern California's black and gray tattoo icon, Pint is known for resetting the boundary lines and reinventing the black and gray portrait tattoo art. "He is legendary among the homies, and his work reflects his unique perspective and conflicted political views. This book provides the viewer with an entry into the unique world of the streets of LA" (State of Grace). Pint's self-titled book debut of sketches and rare skin art photos, released by tat shop and publishing house, State of Grace, is 166 pages of skulls, girls, drama masks and angels bound in hardcover. It demands to be archived on bookshelves and coffee tables of those interested in the So Cal black and gray art scene.
For more information or to purchase, visit www.stateofgrace.com.

Urban Ink Magazine, Issue 11, "Garden State Roller Girls: Maidens and Bruisers of Newark"

They are mothers, sisters, professionals and working class heroes who all make their home in Northern New Jersey. Every week, they strap on their skates and come together for fierce, athletic competition and allow their aggressive, underlying egos to surface on the hardwood rink at Branch Brook Part in Newark, NJ. The Garden State Roller Girls is owned by each, active participant in the league, which is comprised of over 40 skaters, several referees and volunteers, as well as countless fans of all ages. UI dropped by a recent GSR bout to take in the action and talk jams, bruises and ink with some of the league's most tatted up skaters.



Amber Renee aka Diamond Knuckles
Music is Amber's obsession, which is portrayed on her right forearm as a cassette tape. She is a dancer of many styles: hip hop, freestyle, salsa, merengue and more. She is also a DJ and has dabbled in music production. As a DJ manager for DJ Myxotica, Amber has had the opportunity to meet and work with many big name, talented local and international DJs. Amber is also a freelance graphic/fashion designer. The hummingbird inked on her upper left arm is what he drew to represent her graphical design work. Amber has been a roller derby girl for two years. She plays jammer, pivot and blocker. "My persona is the 'Diva'--looking good, but with the ability to do some damage on the track."



Queen Beatdown
Queen Beatdown is a recent graduate of nursing school and a Creole native of New Orleans. Her home state is repped on her upper arm with the fleur de lis. Though she is petite, she is the loudest cheerleader in support of her girls, when not on the track, taking down the other team. Her team spirit is the epitome of passion, as she even made a green, feathered costume and created the Garden State Roller Girls' team mascot: the chicken. "You know, because we're cock blocks," said Queen Beatdown.

Venis Demolish
There's a good chance Venis Demolish likes the needle more than the artwork. There have been times she's gone into a tattoo shop, closed her eyes and pointed to a flash piece to put on her skin. There are three, however, that actually have meaning. The Mohawk skull in front of an electric guitar represents the punk life and ideals she once followed, and her status as guitarist for numerous bands. Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, portrayed by her rib cage, is a manifestation of her sociopath mentality. Other pieces are illustrative of, among other things, her bipolar personality and Gemini zodiac sign.

Jasmine Aponte aka Pimpstress Jasmine
Jasmine has always been very conscious of her body art, since getting her first tattoo at the age of 17, in both symbolism and placement. "My tattoos have meaning to me," said Jasmine. "They are not drunk decisions." Her artist is Arnold from Kingdom Tattoos in Greenwich Village, NY. Jasmine's most recent tattoo is of angel wings, holding a lotus flower with a burning passion heart, which spans from shoulder to shoulder. There is a tribal heart on her chest. It is a badge of honor to the love of her life, her wife, Tori. A courage fairy pays tribute to Jasmine's love for her mother, who fought a battle with cancer. "I am sure I will continue to have reasons for future tattoos, like one for a new passion I feel for my life as a roller girl and the league that made me a part of their family: The Garden State Roller Girls."



Jenna Von Fury
From a portrait of her grandfather, to en entire back piece displaying a World War II scene, leggy Jenna Von Fury commands attention both on and off the track. As a veteran skater of the Garden State Roller Girls league, Jenna has been skating for the last four years. She gets most of her tattoos from Matt Rosenthal of Tattoo Nation in Wayne, NJ, where she also works. Eric Eastburn of Body Art World in Long Branch, NJ has also added Jenna's collection of ink. Her tattoo style is mainly traditional with big influences from Sailor Jerry Collins and Mike Malone.



Bone Saw
All of Bone Saw's tattoos are self designed and based on people or situations that have changed her life, then taken to an artist that could best portray her creations. Bone Saw's tattoos are primarily inked by Danny Pain out of Pure Ink Tattoo in Ledgewood, NJ and others done by Nikki Parish, who was last seen in North Carolina. Because roller derby has been a life altering part of her personal story, a lot of her tattoos are derby related. "Derby has forced me to grow up. With 20 to 50 alpha females rolling around, ready to smash you at any given moment, there is always room to be a better person. One the other hand, I've never had closer friends in my life." Though Bone Saw can't claim to like everyone, she definitely loves all her sisters and roller derby, and can't imagine a life without a weekly beat down from her girls.

Urban Ink Magazine, Issue 11, "Flash"

Deonte' "Tay" Head
External Expressions
Calling Urban Ink the best tattoo magazine out there, hands down--we tend to agree--certainly got our attention, but it was her colorfully bright marker rendition of Urban Ink that kept our attention. Deonte' "Tay" Head is an artist out of Washington D.C., whose mantra is, "Designing any creations that come to mind. There are no limitations." Her company, External Expressions, is an enterprise that offers various forms of art, ranging from tattoos and airbrush to graphic design and animation.
For anyone whose drawing abilities go little beyond stick figures and lollipop trees, Tay will take ideas and transpose them onto any material, such as backdrops, CD covers and tattoos. "'External Expression' comes from the term, 'External,' being outside and 'Expression' of one's idea of fascination." So bring any imagination, and Tay and her crew will make it reality.
http://tay.tripod.com/index.html

EV Jewelry
One of a Kind Creations
The EV Jewelry Designs company was formed in 2006 by Elias and Dimi, two men dedicated to drawing new standards in the arena of handcrafted, high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry masterpieces.
The museum quality pieces created by EV Jewelry Designs capture not only the physical beauty of gemstones and precious metals, but also the artistic and creative lifeline of the jewelry world.
The EV Jewelry Designs product lines include the Silver Collection and The Gothic Collection. These collections feature rings, necklaces and bangles, while the Masterpiece and KALI MA Collections include a ling of earrings.
Tattoo enthusiasts will be particularly drawn to the Crosses necklace line, and EV also features a very special Art of Seduction jewelry collection that is equally superb and unique.
www.evjewelrydesign.com



Modern Expressions of the Tribal Black Tattoo Art
Progressive Ink in Black
All across the globe, artists practice the tradition of black tattoo art. The author, Marisa Kakoulas, traveled from the Americas to Australia and countries in between to find the most notable artists, who have mastered black ink. As she starts off with a history of tattooing, readers get an exquisite glimpse of contemporized interpretations on an ancient style that are broken down into the following chapters: Neotribal, Dotwork, Art Brut, Traditional Revival and Thai/Buddhist.
Each chapter begins with information, accompanied by an interview, of distinguished artists within each field, written in both English and German. This comprehensive volume features art using various techniques reminiscent in various scopes of painting: impressionism, tessellation and avant-garde.
Overall, Modern Expressions of the Tribal Black Tattoo Art is a superb collection of esteemed black tattoo artists and striking designs, not only tattoo enthusiasts, but anyone with eyes, will enjoy.
To learn more abut the author, visit her website and tattoo blog, www.needlesandsins.com.
For more information on the publisher, visit www.edition-reuss.com.

Bust It Baby Swimsuit Calendar
Hot Girls Keep You Warm Year 'Round

For ladies who've ever wondered what swimsuit would be appropriate for December, Big Gates Records, home of national recording artist Plies, presents the 2010 Bust It Baby calendar, featuring 12 talented and beautiful international models, who keep the temperature high during all four seasons.
Not only does it accurately depict the coming year, but appearing among the beautiful ladies in this calendar is Angela "Mayammee" Pitts, who has graced us with her appearances on reality shows, "Flavor of Love 3" and "I Love Money 2," and is currently available for calendar event release bookings and interviews.
All proceeds will go to benefit Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions non-profit organization. The calendar is now nationally available online in retail outlets worldwide.



Kara Walker: My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love
Silhouettes of Race and Gender

Search for the truth and question the institutional history the education system has been plaguing schools with for years. Kara Walker: My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love is a companion to artist, Kara Walker's, exhibit, which was featured in February 2008 at the Whitney Museum if American Art in New York City. As fact, fiction and fantasy are intertwined through pre-Civil War, antebellum silhouettes and watercolors, Kara Walker challenges her audience to disintegrate and re-synthesize events that have been taught as history lessons--within the exaggerated truths and fictionalized events, what elements are truths.
She uses caricatures to play off stereotypes and embellishes physical features to emphasize race and position of power. Often using cynicism, sarcasm and bowel movements, "Walker presents slavery as an absurd theater of eroticized violence and self-deprecating behavior, and she dares to laugh at authority, be it the slave master or the whole of official history" (Walker Art Center). Discomfort and anguish cause amusement with an onset of shame with the realization one is laughing at the distressed.
Though most of her works are black and white, Kara Walker's motifs present anything but easy and elementary answers to the questions of race, gender and social status.

Planet B-Boy
The World of Breakdancing

What came first: the breaker or the remix? In the 1970s, youths in the hip hop community of South Bronx in New York City started a street dance, called b-boying--or more commonly known in the mainstream as breakdancing. Today, it has evolved into an inspiring art form for the current and upcoming generations around the world, though still residing somewhat underground. Planet B-Boy, an official selection at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, follows the lives of five dancers and their teams as they practice for the ultimate competition in Germany, "Battle of the Year." Not only are they preparing for the fight to validate their skills, they are struggling for acceptance and understanding from their families and larger society.
As these performers seek approval, confront racism and search for their big breaks, they display graceful maneuvers and exhibit powerful athleticism. The varied and vivid backgrounds of Planet B-Boy--Osaka, Seoul, Las Vegas, Paris and Germany--frame the objective of this film: to show audiences b-boying isn't just an American niche. It's an international phenomenon.
Visit virgilfilmsent.com.



Tattoo Learning Center
Where Ink Dreams Begin
The Tattoo Learning Center in upstate New York specializes in teaching the art of tattooing in a fun and friendly environment.
TLC is the Northeast's only licensed, registered tattoo trade school. They offer an intensive two-week, fundamental training course that includes a lot of hands-on learning. "We teach the necessary skills and information to tattoo safely, responsibly and confidently," said Lisa Fasulo, co-owner and teacher at TLC. You may be wondering, "What do students work on?" "Living, breathing skin, and lots of it," said Jeff Looman, co-owner. "There really is no substitute for practicing on human skin."
At any given time, the school has hundreds of eager bodies waiting in ling to be tattooed by the TLC students. All work is done under the watchful eyes of the teachers, Lisa Fasulo and Matt Tyszka. TLC hosts students from around the globs: Iceland, Indonesia, Scotland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Guatemala and Israel to name a few. Since most students travel to the TLC from long distances, they include lodging in the tuition costs as well as equipment.
Class sizes are small. They only accept up to five students per class, so everyone is able to benefit from individualized attention. The Tattoo Learning Center also offers an advanced portrait class.
Currently, Lisa and Jeff are fundraising to help sponsor students from underprivileged countries for scholarships to their school. Their program, "The Endangered Ink Project," is seeking donations to help Crispus Kaitaita, an 18 year old from Uganda, who is desperately eager to attend the tattoo school.

www.tattoolearningcenter.com (800) 466 4117

Brandee Gordon
Another Look at Ms. Native Ink
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Brandee Gordon, owner and artist of Native Ink in Indiana, has been tattooing for over 11 years. Urban Ink interviewed her in a previous issue and featured her artwork in our glossy pages, including the pieces etched on Lil' Cease of Junior M.A.F.I.A. Brandee specializes in custom work with a strong emphasis in black and gray pieces. She also focuses on permanent cosmetics, including eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner and some full color applications.
Most recently, she finished her back piece, a colorful, surreal image of a Native American woman transformed from an eagle--or vice versa, depending on how you look at it.

Native Ink Tattoo
7114 East State Road 28
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552 0655
www.nativeinktattoo.com




Street Artists: A Complete Guide
Graffiti at Its Best
For anyone who is agoraphobic or a hermit, Street Artists: A Complete Guide allows contemporary art fanatics to view more than 300 works of art displayed on major city streets around the world: New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, San Francisco and Melbourne. The book features over 50 of the best street artists, including Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Blekle Rat, Swoon and many new, upcoming artists. This comprehensive guide includes a detailed biography of all artists, as well as summaries of their styles and insights to how their works evolved.
Eleanor Mathieson and Xavier A. Tapies, the authors of Street Art and the War on Terror: How the World's Best Graffiti Artists Said NO to the Iraq War, once again allow readers and non-urbanites to see the voices of artists, who refuse to use their "indoor voice." Street Artists: A Complete Guide is available in major bookstores.

TATS CRU: The Mural Kings
Exploration of the Aerosol Kingdom
Twenty four years ago, three teenagers from the Bronx sprayed the subway with graffiti art. This recognition tactic granted them the forefront position they hold in mural art today. And why shouldn't they, when it was their revolutionary act that launched the advancement of graffiti as art? The Tats Cru's objective is to perpetuate graffiti as a commercially viable art form, especially to businesses reaching out to young urban customers and companies searching for innovation and growth.
Tats Cru: The Mural Kings follows members of Tats Cru--Bio, BG 183, Nicer, Sen2 and the twins, How and Nosm--as they create their mural for the Graffiti Hall of Fame in Harlem, and uphold their reputation as the Mural Kings. During their creative process, exclusive interviews are intercut with rare archival footage, never before seen photographs and a behind the scenes look at marketing compaigns for hip hop artists, such as Fat Joe, Big Pun, Nas, Nelly, JLo, Missy Elliot and others.
Available wherever DVDs are sold.