More skull paintings

This first painting I did using oils. It's only my second finished oil painting, I truly enjoyed working on this piece. First because of the challenge and second because I learned how to move and play with the paint during these sessions with this piece of canvas. I've started some new pieces which I will post progress pics soon. Keep checking back. The next piece I did was done with watercolors and prismamarkers. Fun little tattoo styled piece. cheers !

New Convention Banner

I worked on a new banner for the Tried and True Expo. I spent more time than I had imagined, but loved doing it, especially for it being of such a large scale. I rarely paint at this size, perhaps I'll start. I have this hanging at home so I can actually put a few more hours into it before the next convention, which is in Toronto next month. Again lots of fun to do.

2nd Annual Tried and True Tattoo Expo

So this past weekend I had a great time at the Orlando show. It's held in a super nice hotel,The Rosen Centre, with a list of top artist from around the states. Getting this many people in one room is always impressive and inspirational. Good times, good times indeed. And as usual I left the convention satisfied and excited that I was able to meet new people and spend time with old friends. I worked on some cool "in progress tattoos" which should be all finished within the next several months. I'll keep ya posted. Here's a few pics of our booth. Enjoy !

Gypsy tattoo

Finally got a sweet healed photo of this piece I did several months back. Thanks Heather !!

Holy Cheesesteaks !

So this past month Greu and I drove up to Philly to attend the convention. We had a sweet 17hr drive, lots of energy drinks and heavy metal ! The first day we arrived we decided to walk down to chinatown and then take a bus up to new york and venture around. I brought some artwork , prints, and sketchbooks to sell for the show. Thank you to all who bought some artwork we greatly appreciated it. We had the chance to see some familiar faces and make some new friends from Tough Luck tattoos in Delaware(super rad dudes). So, once again I had a great time that weekend and will surely attend next year. Road trippin !!

There has been a lot going on in these last several months, between holidays, family, moving into a new house, etc. Loads of life changes. I'm currently without an internet connection at my home, but this week that will all get hooked up. Some pics for the portfolio, future t-shirt designs, and some everyday nonsense to show off. I will be getting all of this stuff together soon, my deadline being the end of next month. Greu and I will be attending the Philly Tattoo Arts Convention next month and I'd like to have a fresh portfolio, biz cards, stickers, t-shirts, and prints to show off. Lots to do in the next several weeks. Time to get my ass into gear. Climb on !

So I've neglected this blog for a little bit. With all the holiday madness it's hard enough to keep your head on straight. This past December I went to Virginia for a friend's wedding. We all had an awesome time, great company. Christmas was also time well spent with friends, family, and delicous food. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Here's a picture of a dragon I finished a while back, but finally had the chance to get a pic. We covered a little lower back tribal piece, he was happy about that being gone !