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"The big trick to tattooing better is knowing all of the little tricks” - Mike DeVries
I’ll identify and solve issues that you’re having which are keeping you from excelling to the next level. I can do this very quickly and I guarantee results!
This is direct, honest, straight-up help. We can work together via online, or if you prefer, I offer in-house workshops as well. Let’s further your tattoo education with tattoo critiques, portfolio reviews, and advanced tattoo techniques.
For professional tattoo artists of all skill levels.
I’m also offering my expertise to “the clients.” This includes anything from general help, like planning tattoos out, to talking about cover ups that might be needed; to creating a custom tattoo design that you can take with you to any artist of your choice.
Sterilized Dry Tattoo Towels (10 Count) Packs. Available in Black or White.
Our black tattoo towels are particularly great for black and grey artists!
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I have been a tattoo artist for over 17 years now and throughout this time I have noticed that there’s room for improvement in the way artists perform their craft. Not in their individual artistic styles, but rather in the way they can incorporate cleanliness and sterilized products into the tattoo process, and in the days that follow. After all, a tattoo is essentially an open wound and we have to do what we can to make sure that the area stays clean and heals properly. Using ALL sterilized products we can feel at ease knowing that we are decreasing the chance of infection or anything else that can get in the way of better tattoo healing.
That is why we created Wipe Outz™. I really believe it will help change the way artists and clients think about their tattoos!
The tattoo industry has been developing innovative products at a rapid pace. New products such as tattoo machines, ink, and needles are all positive and wonderful, but I believe it’s time to start thinking about cleanliness and becoming cleaner in how we work. That’s why we spent nearly three years testing materials and designs to create Wipe Outz™ Advanced Tattoo Towels! This is my first step in trying to help the industry maintain the highest standards in all regards.
Thanks for reading this and I hope you enjoy Wipe Outz™
We are excited to announce the long awaited book, Tattoo Prodigies 2: A Collection of the Best Tattoos by the World’s Best Tattoo Artists, is now available!
This phenomenal book has been 2 years in the making and it's finally here! I can't wait until everyone gets a look at this one! This is a high quality, hard bound coffee table book that is 10 inches wide by 13 inches tall and about 2 inches thick. This book is a monster, weighing in at 9 pounds! All 600 pages are printed in full color and include 170 hand picked tattoo artists with over 2,000 photos, 68 artist interviews and it also has a tattoo collaboration section in the back of the book! What amazes me the most besides the awesome tattoos, is all the similarities in the interviews, the work ethic and determination, the passion for the art and the respect, amongst many other things. Tattoo Prodigies 2, has double the amount of artists, with over twice as many pages than the first Prodigies, and we kept it the same price! In this day and age, talented artists abound in the tattoo world—Tattoo Prodigies 2 features the world’s best tattoo artists with carefully selected full-color galleries of impressive tattoo accomplishments. It also features inspiring stories and interviews throughout, and a lot of the interview questions are not your typical questions you would get in most interviews, you'll have to read it to find out. Not only is this book eye candy for ink collectors and artists alike, the content is sure to motivate those seeking to advance and learn. Pick up your copy today and enjoy an inspiring journey! Published by Memento Publishing
I wanted to thank everyone that voted for an artist's can design for The Inked Up World Tour Contest, which was put on by RockStar, Sullen and Inked Mag. They had it last year as well with different artists. This year 12 different tattoo artists designed a Rockstar can early 2014 just for this contest and promotional purposes only.
Each artist had a tattoo convention stop where they were the featured artist for this tour they were a part of. It was a good time! My stop was in Calgary Canada and it was the last stop of the tour. The grand prize for this contest was $20k!
When I decided to participate in the Inked Up World Tour, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to try and accomplish. My plan was to design a Rockstar can and if I were to win I would donate 100% of the $20,000.00 Grand Prize to charity! My biggest struggle was figuring out which one to donate to? There are so many great causes that need financial assistance. After performing a lot of research into different charities, I got wind about this great foundation from Skip Schumaker and it truly touched my heart. If I would of won, the plan was to donate the ENTIRE $20,000.00 to the Jessie Rees Foundation! Win or lose, I'd also be giving away a free tattoo to one lucky person I'll randomly select from a list of voter e-mails when I get them. If the winner of the tattoo decides against the tattoo due to any reasons, I'll personally donate more money towards the cause!
Unfortunately, I didn't win the Grand Prize, but on a positive note I got third place which was still in the green! Third place was $1500 bucks, we wrote a tax free check to the foundation. I wish I could have done more but it's all over and again thank you to everyone that voted for me!
I would like it if it didn't stop here, if you are looking for an amazing place to donate to a great cause or to learn more about this great foundation please visit:www.negu.org
Voting time has arrived! I am extremely excited and honored to be a part of the second annual Rockstar Inked Up World Tour alongside 11 other very talented tattoo artists! Please take a moment to click this link www.InkedUpWorldTour.comand cast your vote for your favorite can art. All you have to do is click on the art you want to vote for, enter your email address, and click "Vote for this Artist."
Here's a picture of my art laid out on a Rockstar can! I’ve got some stiff competition, so I definitely need your help and it only takes a second to vote!
Win or lose, as a thank you to the people that vote for me, I'll be giving away a free tattoo to one lucky voter at the end of the competition! The winner will be picked at random from the list of voters I'll recieve from Rockstar towards the end of October. You have the option of voting more than once! Everyday you can vote again which will give you a better chance at winning a free tattoo by me! The lucky winner of the free tattoo will have to arrange their own travel and hotel accommodations.
The winner will receive a free tattoo that can be completed start to finish in one day (approximately 5-6 hours of tattoo time). If you’re under the age of 18 and you win, you will receive one of my original 16"x20" oil paintings including a custom frame.
I’m really looking forward to my tour stop in Calgary Canada in October!
Thanks so much for reading and an even bigger THANK YOU for voting for me!
Memento Publishing is pleased to announce the addition of two new amazing books! "The Coloring Book Project, 2nd Edition" and "Zombie Caricatures: Exaggerations and Infections" Both books are Now Available!
The Coloring Book Project, 2nd Edition:
The second installment of this wonderful book brings together inspiration and cleverness from an outstanding cast of 185 artists from around the world. They have contributed their own amazing drawing, giving you the freedom to bring them to life with your own artistic vision. With 400 pages of captivating designs to color and activities to execute, artists can delve into the pages full of inspiring artwork, and break away into an imaginative world. This softcover book is 400 pages and is 8.5 x 11. That's right... "400 pages!" Published by Memento Publishing.
A portion of the contributing artists are Greg "Craola" Simkins, Jeff Ensminger, Josh Duffy, Roman Abrego, Justin Hartman, Timothy Boor, Mike DeVries, Mario Rosenau, Cory Norris, Brett Herman, Mike De Masi, Durb Morrison, Don McDonald, Jason Stephan, Sung Song, Steve Morris, Katelyn Crane, London Reese, Monte Agee, Alvin Chong, Frank La Natra, Gary Dunn, Liz Cook, Nick Mitchell, Teniele Sadd, Tim Mcevoy, Nathan Ota and many more!
Zombie Caricatures: Exaggerations and Infections:
The content of this book showcases the work of some of the best caricature artists in the world. Sean Gardner and Nick Mitchell have managed to take something that is super difficult and make it look effortless. It takes a different type of artist to be able to pull off a great caricature. Not only do you have to capture the likeness of each victim, but you also have to figure out what it is that makes them unique and stand out in their own way. Then, you have to figure out a way to bend those unique features as far as you can without losing the essence of what makes that individual who they are.
Nick and Sean have not only managed to tweak the hell out of every person they draw and keep their likeness, but they do it while simultaneously throwing axes through their heads, lacerating their jugulars, and slinging blood all over the place. This book also includes some tutorials on how they do it! Hard Bound, 160 Full Color Pages 8.5 x 11 and published by Memento Publishing.
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!
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 Projectcontest. 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:
1stPlace/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.
2ndPlace/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 Projectbook.
-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 NOTrip the page out of the book, please leave colored artwork intact inside The Coloring Book Projectbook (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.
The Coloring Book Project: A Collection by 100 Artists From Around The World
215 Pages
Softcover Book
A new book published by Memento Publishing
Only $25.00
Artists of all ages are invited to add their own color and creativity to the pages found within The Coloring Book Project: A Collection by 100 Artists from Around the World. This wonderfully imaginative book brings together inspiration and ingenuity from an all-star cast of artists, each contributing their own enchanting sketches, and then handing them off to you to complete with your own touch of artistic magic. With 215 pages of designs to color and activities to execute, colorists can dive into the pages full of tattoo-related artwork and escape to a creative world through their pencils, markers, and crayons. The Coloring Book Project compositions are not intended as tattoo flash, but rather, pay homage to the ink industry and are perfect tools to bring out the artist in you!
A portion of the contributing artists are Don McDonald, Gunnar, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Durb Morrison, Mike DeVries, Jason Stephan, Roman, Josh Duffy, Katelyn Crane, Jeff Johnson, London, Jamie Lee Parker, Sung Song, Steve Morris, Timothy Boor, Timmy B, Whitney Lenox, Mario Rosenau, Kyle Cotterman, Ty McEwen, Danny Black, Brett Herman, Andy Engel, DJ Minor, Jeremy Miller, Julian Zeff, Shawn Williams, Hilary Jane, and many more!!
I'm very excited to announce that Animal Ink: Exploring the World's Wildlife Through Tattoo Art is now Available! 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 Tattoo Artists.
Animal Ink: Exploring the World's Wildlife Through Tattoo Art, is a feast for the eyes and is brimming with inspiration. Featuring 304 full-color pages, this artistic beauty not only contains tattoo work from 160 talented tattoo 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. Click here to order your copy today!
When Dan Smith approached Memento to publish his pride and joy, we were thrilled. While I'm not Straight Edge by any means (though one of my Memento staff members is), his book (aka WTLOT) is fascinating to me; and it actually made my wife and I consider being Straight Edge for a minute.
While working on this project, there were many times that I wished I was Straight Edge, just so I could have been in this outstanding publication. The book itself is not trying to convert anyone, but all-in-all it has some amazing eye candy which comes in the form of top-notch tattoos, artwork, and messages. It is an impressive book and I really think that readers will enjoy delving into the pages.
The interview questions and profiles in this book are very uplifting and present a positive outlook on life, which can further be seen through each of the featured artisan's accomplishments. Each artist has their own profile, with interviews, a photo of themselves, and a page of artwork which was created specifically for this book. There is also a gallery of each participant's tattoos to follow their profile.
With The Light of Truth is published by Memento Publishing and was compiled by Dan Smith. 13 inches by 9 inches. 256 full-color pages. Hardcover, with a gorgeous front cover that features gold foil embossed on black saifu cloth; gold gilded edges; and a black ribbon bookmark. Each book comes shrink-wrapped. To top it all off, it's only 50 bucks!
Excited to announce that Cranial Visions: Exploring The Skull Through Artistic Interpretation, is now also available in a Softcover Edition!
Cranial Visions is a high quality, coffee table book published by Memento Publishing that is 8 inches wide by 12 inches tall, all 240 pages are printed in full color, featuring 258 artists with over 800 photos!!! Buy Now
The fascinating and grim history of the skull has been a forceful subject matter throughout the ages. Maintaining prominence in the scientific and medical fields, it is also commonly interpreted through artistic endeavors, tracing back as far as creative collections have been recorded. This book features an immense volume of work which highlights the skull in all sorts of mediums, bringing together artists and works from all walks of life. Readers are invited to explore the fascinating and macabre world of the cranium-cetered theme. A spellbinding journey told through chromatically brilliant photos and words; this book is sure to awaken the mind and senses...
Chapters Include: Tattoos, Paintings, Sketches & Drawings, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Graffiti, Photography, and Skullptures...
Updated my Tattoo Convention info page. Added a few new conventions I'll be attending and one seminar that I'll be putting on in 2012, more details on that will be posted soon. If your interested in getting tattooed at one of these events, please email me through the contact link...Thanks
Running low on these Limited Edition Prints."Eye Lost" Pick one upbefore there all gone. Limited run of only 60. Signed and numbered. 10 inches by 7 inches on canvas. 60 Bucks.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new mini bottles of Stencil Stuff. Same great Stuff! Half the size, half the price. Only $10.00 Perfect travel size and more affordable to try it out and see for yourself what the hype is all about. Thank you to everyone that uses Stencil Stuff and thanks for all the great feedback you have given us throughout the years. Available now in the online store and at www.Stencilstuff.net
This post is to let you know about two new book projects that Memento Publishing is working on in collaboration with Mike DeVries and Jinxi Caddel ...and we need your help and submissions to make it outstanding!
We have already received some amazing tattoo work and we are looking forward to collecting and viewing some more. Thank you to those that have already submitted your tattoos!
These new endeavors seek to further delve into the exquisite and acclaimed work of tattooists from around the world, with two areas of concentration.
1) Tattoo Extremities: Artistic Focus on the Head, Hands, and Feet
This book will focus on three specific tattoo art placements:
- Head
- Hands
- Feet
The project will include finished tattoo work that was completed on the aforementioned areas of the body and we are searching for beautiful photos to include in the book. We are looking for all different types of tattoo styles; in both color, or black and grey. No limitations, except for the location on the body. Submissions can be previously finished work or may include something specifically designed for this project.
- Head work can include neck tattoos if they are connected to the head design.
- Hand tattoos can include finger and knuckle tattoos.
- Tattoos on the feet can include ankle or toe work if the tattoo connects to the foot design.
The book will be approximately 240 pages in length, and be a hard-bound, high-quality, internationally-distributed, coffee table book.
2) Animal Ink: Exploring the World’s Wildlife Through Tattoo Art
This book will focus on animals in various forms, including: mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and birds.
We are looking for all types of animals from wild to domestic/pets (dogs, cats, birds, horses, etc.), sea creatures, farm animals, etc.
We are seeking completed tattoo accomplishments in many genres, such as: realistic, traditional, cartoon-style (New School), Japanese, bio-mech, abstract, full-color, black and grey, etc.
In Regards to Both Book Projects:
**Please note that NOT all images submitted will be used. We will be “collecting and selecting,” so submitting does not guarantee a spot in the book - but the only way to be considered is to send us what you’ve got. Present as many photos as you'd like. Each artist will be given credit in the published book with either their name near the picture or in the index.
**We would love to give every participant a free copy of the book, but due to the volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee this. After all of the images have been received, Mike and I will sit down and choose the top 30 artists (for each book) who will receive a free copy. This is in no way intended to be perceived as a contest and we wish there was a way to accommodate everyone. Many important factors will be reviewed during the book selection process, including: sending photos in a timely fashion, inclusion of accompanying release form, outstanding art, variety of images sent, etc.
Images can be submitted via email to:
books@jinxiboo.com
Or to send a disc through snail mail, please address to:
Memento Publishing
c/o Jinxi Caddel
12672 Limonite Avenue, Suite 3E #260
Corona, CA 92880
Please send high quality/high resolution images only.
Be sure to include the following information with your submission:
-Artist who completed the work
- Release Form - please print out, sign, and mail to Corona address c/o Jinxi Caddel listed directly above
*Link to download Release Form:
https://www.jinxiboo.com/forms/
Excited to be heading back down to Australia! This time I'll be attending the 3rd annual Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo. March 11-13th 2011. I'll also be holding a seminar that gives an inside to how I create the tattoos that I do. For more info and to sign up Click this link that takes you to the conventions website .Seminar is Sunday March 13th at 10am. See ya there! https://www.tattooexpo.com.au/site/seminars/mikedevries.html
I am happy to present my new two-disk DVD that really outdoes my previous instructional DVD. This one features: higher all-around quality, more camera angles, better music, and essentially real-time editing. The informative instruction covers topics such as: Photoshop techniques to apply to tattooing, placement, stenciling, set-up, machines, needles, my palette and ink choices, color mixing; and most importantly, up-to-date tattooing techniques that encompass what I do best.
In this DVD I explain each step as I am executing it, rather than providing voice- overs done at a later time. In my opinion, it is much more effective to explain things as I go, as I'm in the right frame of mind tattooing that specific piece, which makes it pertinent to that given piece of instruction. This time around I decided to use coil machines, which are a bit more timeless. I also thought more viewers might prefer seeing me use coils, even though I am currently using Stigma machines. Regardless of which machine I use though, I consistently tattoo the same way.
I chose to tattoo a full-color gorilla for this DVD, from start to finish, explaining new ideas and tricks throughout the process. Animals, portraits, and realism go hand-in-hand and you can apply many things I talk about in this DVD to what you already know. I hope that in the end you can personally create something new with fresh, imaginative ideas and take your tattooing skills to new levels.
I am very excited about releasing this and hope you enjoy it and gain some new insight. This DVD is for the professional tattooer or apprentice who is learning in a legitimate tattoo shop. It is meant to boost your already-existing skills and give you some new components to consider the next time you approach a realistic tattoo. When ordering this DVD please specify the shop that you work at, so it saves on time (to eliminate the need for us to either write you back or search your name on the Internet to verify that you work at a tattoo shop). Total running time: Disk 1: 3 hours 38 minutes; Disk 2: 3 hours 13 minutes. This new tattoo DVD is now in Stock!
Forming as an idea, progressing into a collection of efforts, and ending on the coffee table, Cranial Visions is finally finished. This book is not merely two covers, a binding, and 240 pages; it is a display of thousands of hours of work, in which artists have created a compilation devoted to one of the biggest inspirations in art since the beginning of self expression. The book itself is 8x12, hardback, and features a painting by Shawn Barber on the front cover. That painting is just a taste of all that you will find on the inside.
Skulls have been the subject of artistic studies all over the world, connecting artists who otherwise would have nothing in common. The book is divided into chapters based on different artistic mediums; starting with tattoos and followed by paintings, sketches & drawings, mixed media, digital art, graffiti, photography, and ending with “skullptures.” Each chapter is stuffed with images created by masters of their crafts. They play with the colors and composition, and give a different perspective of the subject in every image.
Putting this book together was an adventure all its own. We were humbled to receive images from some of our personal favorite artists, while appreciating the discoveries of new up-and-coming artists as well. Tattooing has joined the world of fine art, and this compilation has connected the bridge between all the mediums.
Artists like Shawn Barber, Jeff Gogue, Nick Baxter, Bugs, Nikko Hurtado, and Carlos Torres have translated their paintings into tattoos and vice-versa; opening the doors for the possibilities of each medium to grow. There are multi-media pieces by Simon Hayag, Dan Hazelton, and Cam De Leon that introduce us to the potentials of a new age, while keeping the traditional subject matter as something we can identify with.
There are drawings from the minds of Alex Grey, Chris Winterson and Andrey Barkov. The sculpture section is a masterpiece all its own. From mosaic-covered skulls by Stan Young and Crystal Thomas, to hand-built machines by Aaron Cain, these three- dimensional pieces demand attention and emotion from the viewer. There is outstanding photography by Jean Baptiste Carhaix, Russell Haig and Julius Motal, presenting the skull in its raw form; as well a portion of the photography section that features shots by Mike DeVries, as he captured skulls from his own collection, providing the reader with inspiration and reference from all angles.
All of the pieces in the book are meant for inspiration, and not for simply copying. Every artist has their own perspective, and each are valued for the unique eye they bring to the table. There are over 258 artists who have been included and over 800 pictures of work. It has been a long road and now it's time for you to see for yourself. The book is available for purchase now! Only $69.99. Click Here to order Cranial Visions.
It happens so often, I get an email or a call from someone who is not only looking for a new tattoo to add to their body, but to also hide one at the same time. I constantly hear the story of the over eager collector, getting a tattoo and ending up with something they arent happy with, or a tattoo that is just old and doesn't look sharp anymore, or even it's just something that they feel no longer represents them as a person. Those unfortunate tattoos have the ability to stab at the self esteem, bring down morals, and sometimes, prevent them from moving on in life, whether it be in a personal relationship or a professional one. The idea and consequence of something being completely permanent on our bodies is hard to grasp before it's actually a reality, and sadly, regretful. They come to me with the hope that it could be covered up, 7 times out of ten, my response would be to get some laser treatments done on it first, not to be that guy that wants to send business to the local laser removal place, but because in the long run you will be happier with the results.
Tattoo laser removal was discovered possible in the 80s and has been developing ever since. It was a big step from sanding a tattoo off, or chemically burning it off, and left a lot less scarring. The word laser sounds so sci fi and almost intimidating, but I have never met someone who has regretted having it done. It takes time, which is one of the consequences of wanting permanence reversed, but in the end it's worth it because for one you get something you want over it, rather than something that will work to cover it, and 9 times out of ten, if there was no laser treatments done prior to the coverup, overtime the tattoo underneath the new one will show through.
For those who dont mind tattoos but are just over the one that they have, cover ups are a huge percentage of the appointments shops take on. Its always possible, but the gamble of ending up with something else you would regret is still there. Cover up tattoos require extra time and effort. The cover up design has limitations, requiring needs met to adequately replace the original tattoo, compromising design for functionality and can take a lot more "coats" to achieve full coverage and success. Even then they almost always show through the new tattoo over time. I, myself, have dealt a lot with both experiences on my own body as a collector. I started getting tattooed when I was young, and I'm working towards full coverage now. Ive got multiple cover ups on every limb of my body, four coverups just on my back. This was all before my consideration of laser removal. I've had laser treatments on my right arm, chest, several pieces lightened with the laser on my legs and a little laser work done on my back, I'm also in the process of getting my neck fully lasered, which has now been treated seven times and if i wanted to I could have it covered with ease and get anything i want. This would not have been the case if i didn't do any laser work on it. All the other spots on my body that I had laser treatments on have been covered and comparing all of my laser cover ups, compared to my regular traditional cover ups. The lasered areas with new tattoos look ten times better than the spots i had nothing lightened first.
Of course there are successful coverups that are being done everyday without laser treatments, but your design options will be limited, a more chaotic design works the best for coverups, for example: a bio-organic tattoo, one of the worst possible designs for a coverup is a pin-up, or portrait, especially in the skin zones, if there is a smooth area in the design that is trying to cover an old tattoo, it will not work! Maybe for that day or the first couple weeks, it might look successful but just wait, it will start to show thru. There is the option of going over it again once it is healed to hide the old tattoo better, this is usually mandatory for success. Just don't want to go to dark to where it creates a mess and make sure your artist is comfortable with coverups and has been successful at them in the past. I mentioned pinups and portraits being bad for coverups, but they can still be successful, but only if the coverup is within the shirt design or even better in the hair of the new portrait tattoo. This also makes the new tattoo to be large in order to work and this will also take the focal point off of the coverup area. Creating a new focal point and using the right colors are key! Theres alot of little tricks to doing coverups but for what i have seen with my experience of getting coverups and laser treated cover ups,and as an artist performing coverups. The ticket is getting some laser work done first. Whether you are coming to me for a coverup or another artist feel free to email me a photo of your existing tattoo and what your plans are for covering it and i will give you my opinion on whether you should have some laser treatments done.
What to expect from the laser...It hurts! It hurts worse than getting a tattoo, but it goes fast, they can laser my entire neck all the way around in 10 minutes or less. You will get hot, maybe even smell some burning hair, it feels like a rubber band is snapping you extremely hard over and over again,it kinda sounds like that too. But when i leave the laser place i feel like when i leave a tattoo studio and i just got a rad new tattoo, because i'm stoked its coming off. Most places have numbing agents that they can rub on prior to laser, it will still hurt, but takes the edge off. You usually wont see results after the first treatment, but after the second you should start to see results, if your planing to cover it up, you most likely will need to get it at the minimum hit 3 times and the maximum about 9 times. Anymore than that it could be a waste, again email or visit your artist to ask his/her opinion to see if its ready. Just minutes after you get your old tattoo treated its very possible you will get blisters,if you are removing color it will blister more than just black and grey. If you get huge blisters, don't pop them just keep it clean and possibly wrapped in gauze. You have to wait about 6 weeks in between treatments,and wait a good 6-8 weeks before getting it covered with your new tattoo after the last treatment. You can wait even longer and you will notice that the area that was lasered will continue to lighten up for a year to come. They also say that when you get your old treated tattoo covered up with a new one you could see your new tattoo lighten up in that area as well. If you do you will just need to get a touch up/fine tune session. In my experience and visiting about 4 different laser removal centers I have never gotten any scarring from it. The lasers are a lot better nowadays than they were when they first came out. As far as cost for laser tattoo removal, it could be as low as $50.00 per treatment up to $600.00 depending on size and how many times your going to get it hit.
If you are thinking about getting a tattoo removed and are in Southern California, I recommend Dr. Tattoff. I've always had a good experience there and they definately know what they are doing. You can check out their locations at www.Drtattoff.com. Another place that I have gone to, is in the mid west called Unique Ink. Jack Morton does the laser removal there and he has tons of experience with it too.You can visit his website at www.rethinkyourink.com
Hope this helps anyone that was curios about the process or if you were considering a cover up and whether or not laser is right for you or not.
The new February issue of the UK's Skin Deep Magazine just came out! It includes a feature of the whole crew here at MD Tattoo Studio! I'm really stoked to see the article, I'm Honored that Skin Deep decided to do its very first 2 part feature on our Studio. It includes a shop photo, interview about the dynamics between all of us, and showcases some of our work. I'm really proud of everyone here and look forward to seeing the second half!
I recently have started to get more active in the world of Twitter. I've set up links on the upper left side of my website, you can click the Twitter Logo that goes directly to my Twitter page, or you can find me on there @MikeDevries_art I've been posting all sorts of things on there lately such as the progression of some of my tattoos, completed tattoos, news about different things, including different projects that are going on, and some daily life adventures, be sure to check it out!!
One tattoo convention I have been looking forward to all year is the Mario Barth's tattoo convention in Vegas. It's right around the corner! October 1st-3rd. I'll be working the show with Katelyn Crane, Jeff Johnson and John Pyles from Reflected Art. I have a couple tattoos lined up that I'm excited about, one being a gorilla. The other one is on someone that is a big tattoo collector from Puerto Rico thats flying out to get tattooed, I'm not sure on the actual design yet but I have a couple ideas. Should be a fun and exciting weekend! Come on out and have a good time!
The first batch of Stigma Rotaries that I received have come and gone, but I'll be getting more towards the end of August. I will also be carrying along with the Stigma-Hyper V2, the Stigma Bizarre machine, I have been using the Bizarre lately and it is a great machine too,very similar to the way a Hyper machine runs, I almost can't tell the differences between the two other than looks. They both have all the same features, but the bizarre weighs slightly more. I'll post a news posting when the pre-orders start, pre-orders start once the machines are on there way to me. If you click on the store link, and it allows you to purchase the machine, they are in stock. If not, it will say "back in stock soon".
I've been in talks with the guys over at Stigma, and here very soon I'll be an authorized dealer for Stigma Machines, they are great tattoo machines and I'm really excited to be a part of it. They will be up for pre-order at the end of June right here on my website. I'm going to try my hardest to keep these puppies in stock, so if you are interested in pre-ordering or just purchasing them once I have them, please email me and drop me a line that you are interested in them, so I can get an idea of how many machines I'm going to need to have in stock. The Stigma Hypers will be $495.00 US dollars and upon completion of your order you will need to show me some proof that you are a professional tattoo artist, if you cannot provide this proof, I will be refunding your order. The first batch I'm getting will be the multi colored Hyper Stigmas( Black with red top,Black with silver top). If you have any other questions please email me. Thanks
Next tattoo convention I'll be at is Tattoolapalooza in Miami Florida, June 25-27. I'll be sharing a booth with Katelyn Crane. Last year was a blast, not only was it a good Tattoo convention, we had even more fun after the show hangin out in Miami. I'll have some copies of Tattoo Prodigies for sale. Swing by and say Hello!
Ink n Iron Festival is right around the corner , June 11th-13th, Ink n Iron is a crazy show, not only is there tons of great artists tattooing on the Queen Mary, there is a car show, live music and much more. If you haven't ever been to this one, I highly recommend it. It's looking like I'm going to be doing a collaboration with Nikko Hurtado on Saturday, what an honor thats gonna be! Hopefully it works out. Also my dear friend Katelyn Crane that works with me at MD Tattoos will be working her first Tattoo convention at Ink n Iron. Should be a fun and exciting weekend. If you come out to the show,swing by the booth and say Hello!
I'm Proud to announce the launch of Reflected Art, featuring Art books, DVD's, Prints, and Original Art, we will be adding event info and news about up and coming art exhibits, shows, and release parties. Reflected Art also has a video section that has awesome videos from trailers to the DVD's we carry to artists sketches to instructional figure drawings and portrait painting. Some serious inspiration in there!
I got a lot of requests for a gorilla DVD, finally made sometime for it. On my home page I posted the new trailer for the instructional DVD "Get Real with Mike DeVries: Animal Style" Available in the summer of 2010...2 disc DVD... Trailer is at 35000% speed, actual DVD will be in real time, showing and explaining all steps to tattoo realistic animals and portraits, from photoshop techniques, prep, stenciling, machines, ink, technique, all the way to the finishing touches of the tattoo. This DVD will be for professional tattoo artists only.
Tattoo Prodigies just came in and I am really excited to share it with everyone, after over a year and a half of working on it, planning, collecting work, interviews, and configuring it all together, It is finally complete, printed, bound and ready for you to enjoy. It's way more than I expected, and for those that have seen it so far, have been amazed by it! This hard bound coffee table book is 10 inches wide by 13 inches tall, with 256 full color pages with more than 800 pictures of tattooing and painting accomplishments, inspiring stories and interviews throughout. I have learned so much in the whole process of putting it together, im excited to be able to share it with everyone who can appreciate tattooing at it's best! It's now available through my website MDTattoos.com and at my shop MD Tattoo Studio in Northridge California, I'll also be bringing copies of it with me to the tattoo conventions, the next one is the Hell City Tattoo Festival in May. The guys at Hell City also offered to have the Prodigies book release there,so that should be awesome!
I am honored to recognize the works of Nick Baxter, Guy Aitchison, Jesse Smith, Tony Ciavarro, Mike DeVries, Bob Tyrrell, Victor Portugal, Kore Flatmo, Jess Yen, Cory Kruger, Nikko Hurtado, Robert Hernandez, Deano Cook, Shane O Neill, Stephane Chaudesaigues, Shige, Robert Atkinson, Sean Herman, Josh Woods, Gunnar, James Kern, Boris, Durb Morrison, Carson Hill, Roman, Paul Booth, Adrian Dominic, Jeff Ensminger, Don McDonald, Tim Kern, Steve Morris, Michele Wortman, Bez, Franco Vescovi, Kari Barba, Alex De Pase, Paul Acker, Bugs, Craig Driscoll, Steve Moore, Steve Soto, Robert Pho, Monte, Jeff Johnson, Kyle Cotterman, Mario Rosenau, Ben Grillo, Toxyc, Liorcifer, Nate Beavers, Aric Taylor, Sweet Laraine, Joshua Carlton, Ron Meyers, Carlos Torres, Big Gus, Juan Gonzalez, Cory Cudney, Dan Henk, Nate Banuelos, Jeremiah Barba, Larry Brogan, Brian Brenner, Megan Hoogland, Tim Harris, Justin Weatherholtz, Mike Rubendall, Aaron Bell, Benjamin Moss, Ryan Hadley, Carlos Rojas, Tommy Montoya, Julio Rodriguez, Jay Wheeler, Juan Salgado, Mike Parsons, Russ Abbott, Cory Norris, Josh Duffy, Fishero, Andy Engel, Mike DeMasi, Mike Cole. Thank you so much for being a part of it!
Next tattoo convention I'm attending is the Tattoo Ink Explosion March 19th-21st in Moenchengladbach, Germany, it's coming up soon and looks like it's going to be a good show, the attending artist list is awesome. I'm also putting on a seminar on the last day March 21 at 12pm. See ya there
I'm stoked to finally have my new website done. On the home page will have my new blog,the first one starts out with just a run down of the new features of my site.There is still a few bugs and tweaks that need to be done,but its close.
SURF n' INK Tattoo Convention in Australia is coming up! January 15th-17th 2010. Alot of great tattoo artists are coming out to this convention. I'm really excited about it and looking forward to visiting Australia.I'll be sharing a booth with Josh Duffy and I'll also be holding a seminar on Realistic Tattooing,Sunday January 17th @ 1:00 pm.Check out there website at www.tattoosurfnink.com See ya there!
I have a new interview that I'm happy to announce on Jinxi's new website,Jinxi started out as a client but now is a really good friend of mine, she is an amazing person,any one that meets her says she is the nicest person that they have ever met,and trust me it's true! She has an awesome website at www.jinxiboo.com. Check out my interview using this link https://www.jinxiboo.com/blog/2009/12/5/jinxis-interview-with-tattoo-artist-mike-devries.html
Jan. 15-17 Surf ink Tattoo Convention,Gold Coast,Australia. Jan.17th 1:00pm I'll be holding my "Let's Be Realistic" Seminar at Surf ink. Feb 26- 28 is the 15th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo in Detroit, Michigan. March 19-21 is the Tattoo Ink Explosion in Moenchengladbach,Germany... Also will be holding a seminar at The Ink Explosion. In May i'll be at the New York City Tattoo Convention, actual dates aren't posted yet. Also in May is the Hell City convention in Ohio which will be May 21-23. June 11-13 Ink n Iron, Long Beach California.
Just got back from the Paradise tattoo convention,it was a very good time,alot of amazing artists doing some great tattoos. Next up is the The Biggest tattoo show on Earth in Vegas,at the Mandalay Bay,Oct 2-4. We'll have lots of Stencil Stuff and Spray stuff for sale,if you haven't tried the new spray,you should pick up a can,we are getting tons of great feedback from it,from Nick Baxter,Jeff Ensminger ,Carson Hill and many more are lovin it. I'll also have a bunch of my new dvds there. Should be a good time...See Ya There!
The long-awaited arrival of Spray Stuff is over! This revolutionary new product will keep your free-handed marker or pen drawings from wiping right off. We have it in stock at MD Tattoo Studio, or available on my website (mdtattoos.com), or Stencilstuff.net. Order today!
Ill be attending this convention this year,looks like its gonna be a good one! De Masi and i are doing a color realism seminar together if your interested in attending come by the booth and sign up,its going to be saturday july 11 at 7pm, it's a 3 hour seminar. I'll also have some books and DVDs with me at the convention if anyone is interested in picking one up.See ya there!
Ill be sharing a booth with Josh Duffy,i believe he has a day open if you'd like to get tattooed,also i finally got my DVD's i will have some there if anyone's interested in picking one up.
Mike Devries & Mike De Masi - " Color Realism Seminar "
Saturday July 11th, 2009
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Place:Miami Beach Convention Center "Tattooo La Palooza" South beach
Cost: $250.00
Advanced realism seminar put on by Mike DeVries and Mike DeMasi that covers all aspects of realistic tattooing from beginning to end,including using the right reference,making it your own, making a proper stencil,thoughts,color theory,tricks and tips.
Email Mike to reserve your spot.
"Let's Be Realistic" Advanced tattooing techniques and gallery by Mike DeVries...now only $100.00 can be ordered off of My website www.mdtattoos.com, click the Merch page, you'll also find Stencil Stuff and MD Tattoo Studio t-shirts for sale.
My Merch page has been updated and redesigned,giving me a full on catalog and shopping cart with secure checkout,i now can accept credit cards on my website. Along with my book thats for sale i now have MD Tattoo Studio t shirts and Stencil Stuff for sale.
My new book "Let's be realistic" will be in my hands this week,ready to ship off to all the people that have pre-ordered them,sorry for all the delays and thanks for bearing with me..Also i wanted to add this wednesday will be the last day to pre-order it,thursday the books will go to the full price.Email me if you have any other questions...thanks
Hell City this weekend,i'll be putting on a seminar friday the 16th 9pm-11pm
I'll be discussing the approach and all aspects of color Portraits and Animals,from the stencil to the final stages, the color theory and technique behind it,Q&A and much more.. Cost: $165.00
I will also be selling pre-orders for my new book "Let's Be Realistic"
See ya there
Let's Be Realistic...Advanced Tattooing Techniques & Gallery..by Mike DeVries... It's almost here,now taking pre-orders(see merch page on www.mdtattoos.com)
2 hour seminar discussing the approach and all
aspects of color Portraits and Animals,from the stencil to the final
stages,the color theory and technique behind it,Q&A and much more..
Friday may 16th 9pm - 11pm
Cost: $165.00 pay at the door or email me to pre-register
I'm putting on a seminar at the Musink festival on sunday february 24th 2008
It's going to be about applying color theory to Realistic tattooing,and realistic
technique.Q&A and much more,its $165 bucks and will be two hours long.4pm-6pm. Musink is at the orange county fairgrounds.
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