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Tag: Tattoos

  • Art Theft

    Written by

    Rachel

    Canvas Los Angeles, the boutique and gallery of the tattooer arts, was robbed on December 12th. Thankfully, none of the gallery’s staff were injured, but sadly, two pieces of artwork were stolen. The two pieces stolen were by Alex Garcia and Guy Aitchison.

    This was a truly despicable act. It’s a violation, pure and simple, without any justification whatsoever, and it’s an insult to both the art and tattoo communities. Theft of any sort is inexcusable, but when you steal work from an artist, you steal the thing they produce, and you rob them of their livelihood.

    What we want more than anything else is simply for these pieces to be returned. If those responsible for this theft bring the paintings back, or if they are otherwise returned unharmed, Canvas LA will not press charges. All we want is for the pieces to be returned to the gallery — this is really just a matter of supporting our community, plain and simple.

    “Minty Fresh Death” is oil on masonite while “AutoMech #2″ is acrylic on canvas. Both paintings are approximately 8×10 and were framed at the time they were stolen. Please keep an eye out on eBay and anywhere else you may see art for sale or displayed, and report anything you see to [email protected]. Thank you all for your help and support.

  • Fell Down Some Stairs

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    You know, this photo of Sicko seems as good as any to serve as the basis for a good old-fashioned caption contest! The winner gets a copy of that motorcycle poster on the wall. Let’s hear it in the comments, good people.

    See more in “3D-Art Implants“ (Implants) (members only)

  • In The Red

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    Sure, he’s got long, dark, flowing locks, and bedroom eyes, and is in tremendous shape, and has a well executed, complex and interesting Ulver-inspired chest tattoo, but, uh … hey, look at that stupid doorknob! You can’t even see all of it! Ha ha, geez, worst picture ever.

    (Tattoo by Chris Van R. at Sacred Heart Tattoo in Vancouver, British Columbia.)

  • Threatdown

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    We’ve had a few people mention — not complain, just mention — that ModBlog has been a little dude-heavy lately, which I didn’t notice, because I am gender-blind. I don’t see gender. Just the way I live my life. People tell me I’m a man, and I believe them. But for those who feel like the wang-to-boob ratio has been off-kilter lately, here’s a young lady who simply and bravely states, “Sometimes, I like being naked on the Internet.” Which is such a weird coincidence, because we like her being naked on the Internet, too! What are the odds?

    Clearer views of her tattoos (and other things) after the jump.

    (Tattoos by Joe Boyer, piercings by Pat Edrington at Ink & Dagger Tattoo and Piercing in Louisville, Kentucky.)

  • Diplomacy Died

    Written by

    Jordan Ginsberg


    This heartfelt memorial portrait was conceived to commemorate the life of a friend that was tragically cut short after he was sucked face-first into a black hole, the scene of which is horrifically rendered above, and — oh, wait, the pages were stuck together, this is the right story:

    I stuck my face in the photocopier when it was slow at the shop and my buddy got it tattooed.

    So … not all that horrific or tragic, actually. Glad to hear it. Photo of the original photocopy, after the jump.

    (Tattoo by Rich at Silver Line Tattoo in Ottawa, Ontario.)

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