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Logos and Guns

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Rob

They say that the family that cuts together stays together, which seems somewhat fitting for Starr and Brian.  Working out of his NYC studio PURE Body Arts, the couple did this collaboration piece of a BME Logo and pair of AK-47s.

If I recall correctly, Brian did the logo, while Starr did the guns.

While we’re on the subject of BME, the BME NYE party is happening again this year.  Located right by King’s Dominion in Virginia (outside Richmond), BME HQ is going to be the venue for the festivities.  You’re welcome to camp on the property, but the hotel is only a couple of minutes away.  We’ll have basic food and drinks, but you’re more than welcome to bring extra.  Once we get confirmation, we should be able to say with certainty that there will be suspensions on site.  So, if you’re up for a great time this New Year’s, head on down to BME HQ!

The BMEShop is having a sale right now!

30% EVERYTHING!!

Just use the code 30offbme when you check out!

Comments

4 responses to “Logos and Guns”

  1. Tobias Avatar
    Tobias

    Rob, I’m not sure if you did it intentionally or not, but this piece wasn’t done at Pure in NY. If so, feel free to delete this comment.

  2. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    Thanks Tobias. I actually didn’t know that. When Brian sent in the photos he tagged it as being done in the shop.

  3. Brian Decker Avatar
    Brian Decker

    I don’t understand all this tagging stuff. The piece was done during a guest spot at Twisted Images in Louisville, KY.

    Also, I will be traveling to Ohio mid December, so if anyone would like work while i’m in town let me know ASAP. Thanks!

  4. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    I always think its ironic when people get the bme logo when its basically shannon larratt’s face and most of the people who get it have no idea who that is

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