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  • Tattoo Extremities Is Now Available!

    Posted at November 27, 2012

     

    Tattoo Extremities: Artistic Focus on the Head, Hands, Neck and Feet 

    Now Available! 
     
    Tattoo Extremities is a High Quality, Hardcover, Coffee Table Book Published by Memento Publishing with 240 full color pages that is 10 inches by 10 inches in size. Tattoo Extremities Features 170 Tattoo Artists with Over 800 photos!
     
    Placement of tattoo art is an important facet of each design and has the power to turn each piece into an extraordinary aesthetic experience. Throughout the years, the extremities of the body have been utilized to tell stories, depict ritualistic significance, and serve as the canvas for exhibiting grand artistic projects. Though not all tattoo collectors choose to decorate their hands, heads, and feet, many of those who do expose the world to some of the tattoo industry's finest accomplishments - proudly displaying their artwork for all to see. This book features an extensive body of tattoo work from tattooists around the globe. These talented artisans provide us with distinct styles, genres, and creativity, all inked upon the far-reaching limbs of the body. Enjoy an intriguing artistic journey that honors those bold enough to wear the ink and the artists skilled enough to make their imaginative concepts come to life. 
     
    Here is a portion of the artists that have tattoo work featured in Tattoo Extremities... Nick Baxter, Jeff Ensminger, Bob Tyrrell, Paul Booth, Guy Aitchison, Jesse Smith, Stefano Alcantara, Mike DeVries, Roman Abrego, Sean Herman, Josh Woods, Myke Chambers, Jim Sylvia, Dan Hazelton, DJ Minor, John Anderton, Jasmin Austin, Jeremy Miller, Kyle Cotterman, Timmy B, Larry Brogon, Jeremiah Barba, Ben Corn, Carson Hill, Cory Norris, Tim Kern, London Reese, Russ Abbott, Christian Perez, Uncle Allan, Sweet Laraine, Jeff Zuck, Johnny Jackson, Tutti Serra, Ron Meyers, Cory Ferguson, Andy Engel, Josh Duffy, Shawn Barber, Franco Vescovi, Carlos Rojas, James Kern, Mick Squires, Kore Flatmo, Steve Byrne, Petri Syjala, Ty McEwen, Kirk Alley, Timothy Boor, Ryan Hadley, Jess Yen, Jo Harrison, Don Mcdonald, Aaron Bell, Daniel Chashoudian, Juan Salgado, Jason Stephan, Gunnar, Dan Smith, Bugs, Jamie Parker, Brett Olsen, Steve Morris, Fabz, Marc Durrant, Byron Drechsler, Phil Robertson, and many more!
     

  • The Coloring Book Project Contest

    Posted at June 12, 2012

    THE COLORING BOOK PROJECT CONTEST

     
    We are so excited about the positive feedback rolling in about The Coloring Book Project. Because of your overwhelming support for the newest addition to the Memento library, we have decided to do something fun to celebrate. It’s our token of thanks to our awesome readers and patrons, and we hope that you will get involved for a chance at some great prizes.
     
    It’s time to let your creativity soar and earn a chance at winning a tattoo-lovers dream. Crack out the crayons, markers, and artistic supplies to color up a masterpiece for The Coloring Book Project contest. The rules are simple, but the reward is huge!
     
    Have you ever hoped to collect a beautiful piece from tattoo maestro Mike DeVries? Well now is your chance. All you need to do is purchase a copy of The Coloring Book Project, find your favorite page inside to whip up a wondrous creation, and then go to town coloring and beautifying that designated design into something imaginative and magnificent.
     
    Enter your finished and colored page in the contest and you just might win the jackpot!
     
    PRIZES:
     
    1st Place/Grand Prize:
     
    Winner receives a free tattoo by Mike DeVries!
     
    The tattoo must be a piece that can be completed in one day; approximately six hours of tattoo time.
     
    The winner will receive a round-trip plane ticket to Los Angeles, California; and will also receive hotel accommodations for a two-night stay in southern California, near the MD Tattoo Studio in Northridge, California.
     
    2nd Place/Runner Up: 
     
    The second place winner will receive copies of ALL of the Memento Publishing books, including:
     
    - Animal Ink
     
    - Cranial Visions
     
    - Tattoo Prodigies 
     
    - With the Light of Truth 
     
    - and an additional copy of The Coloring Book Project
     
     
    ***If the winner is under the legal age to get tattooed (18 years old in the US)
     They will receive a framed 16" x 20" original oil painting by Mike DeVries (details to be discussed with Mike DeVries as to the focus of the painting) 
     and a $500 gift card to their favorite local art store.
     
    RULES
     
    Here are the rules; be sure that you follow them so you are not disqualified:
     
    - Get creative!
     
    - Utilize crayons, colored pencils, markers, pens, graphite, etc., to color a page from The Coloring Book Project book.
     
    - Each artist needs to upload a clear photograph or scan of the page they are submitting for the contest and email it to: books@mementopublishing.com 
     
    - When you email the photo or scan of the artwork please provide your name, age and contact info.
     
    - Do NOT rip the page out of the book, please leave colored artwork intact inside The Coloring Book Project book (if your piece is chosen as a winner, you will be required to mail the actual book with the colored page to Mike DeVries so that it can be verified that it was not a photocopy - the book will be mailed back to you as soon as it is verified).
     
    - No photocopies allowed: submissions must be inside an original Coloring Book Project book.
     
    -Getting your artist buddy to try and win you a tattoo will not count. Prize is not transferable!
     
    - It only takes one to win, but each artist is allowed to enter up to 10 colored pages to the contest.
     
    - Bonus Points: Mike is giving an extra 5 points to anyone who colors his page of artwork, which can be found on page 164 of The Coloring Book Project.
     
    - Submissions will be posted on The The Coloring Book Project Facebook page, and/or the Memento Publishing Facebook page so don’t wait until the last minute to submit...send them as soon as you color them for exposure and accolades from your friends and fellow artisans.
     
    - Submission deadline is January 1, 2013. 
     

    JUDGING

     

    - Artwork will be judged and scored using a simple 1-100 point grading system (*high school flashbacks, anyone?).

     

    - Judging will be done by Mike DeVries (with occasional input from a few of his artist friends if tie-breaker opinions are necessary). Mike will make the final call and announce the official winner.

     

    -  Winner will be announced on January 12, 2013.

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