Wednesday May 15, 2013
So things went well in Rochester at the Roc City Tattoo Expo. We had a lot of good times and made some cool tattoos. We came home to welcome Ty McEwen back to Graceland Tattoo. He's a good friend and a great artist. It's always a pleasure to...
Monday March 18, 2013
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The Sandy Hook Family Fund Benefit was a big success. Joe Pepper and I headed over to Hat City and ...
Friday February 01, 2013
A lot has been going down. The shop has been busy and that's always a good thi...
Monday January 14, 2013
The “pop up gallery” is a phenomenon that is refreshing yet prag...
Tuesday January 08, 2013
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So the New Year has come. Twenty-twelve brought a good ...
Monday December 10, 2012
We had our holiday art show. The place was packed with some old friends and some new blood coming through. We also, ran a fundraiser for the Grace Smith House, which is an improtant organization in the area. They help victims of domestic violence ge...
Thursday November 22, 2012
I'm back from the Richmond Tattoo Convention. It was a great time. I saw some good friends and as always met some new ones. I'm look...
Thursday November 08, 2012
I will be at the Richmond Tattoo Convention November 16th-18th. I'll be alongside Diego, Hunter Spanks and Chris Tevino. It's always cool to make a few appointments before hand; but I'm also hoping...
Saturday November 03, 2012
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I really admire Crash and his team at Tattoo Artist Magazine. It's my opinion TAM has set the bar for ind...
Thursday September 20, 2012
The Paradise Tattoo Gathering 2012 was a really good time. I'm glad to say I learned a few things, as usual. Diego and I had a good time hanging out and making tattoos outside the shop for a few days. I met a lot of nice people and got to c...
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Sunday September 09, 2012
Thursday September 06, 2012
I wanted to paint some custom tattoo designs for this years Paradise Tattoo Gathering. This is the sheet. I will also have a few other sheets of my own flash and most likely a book of antiqu...
Thursday August 23, 2012
Hi everyone,
All of us at Graceland Tattoo are gearing up for “Tattooing to Save Babies”. Our good friend Ken Motter has been conducting this charity event for several years now. Krooked Ken is one of the best traditional tatt...
Friday August 17, 2012
We are weeks away from the Paradise Tattoo Gathering in Keystone Colordo. This will be an awesome experience for me. I'll be seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones. I'm also taking a few seminars, but I will be there to make tatto...
Tuesday August 14, 2012
My Friend Justin Shaw at FAITH TATTOO in Santa Rosa, California asked me to paint something for an art show he is having. It will open on September ...
Monday August 06, 2012
Like many tattooers, I worked 6 days a week for nearly a decade. When Keely and I had our first daughter we decided it would be best for me to take an additional day off each week. It's important for me to be home with my family to watch m...
Sunday July 29, 2012
So guest artist Julian Lois headed home. It was a great experience. Julian is a great tattooer and a solid dude and I lookforward to his return. Our friend Mark Patrick is now at Graceland Tattoo for a few days to make cool tattoos and get some hang...
Sunday June 24, 2012
Julian will be guesting with us at Graceland from July 25-July 28, 2012. Julian Louis has been putting in some serious travel time as of late. Although he hails from Buenos Aries, Argentina he has been tattooing across the United States and Europe. Ju...
Tuesday June 19, 2012
I will be tattooing at Halo Tattoo in Syracuse, NY July 15-17. I'm really looking forward to my trip and working with some of my favorite tattooers. If you are interested in getting some work by me while I'm up there drop me a line. Thank yo...
Wednesday May 30, 2012
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Tuesday May 01, 2012
I'm at the Roc City Tattoo Expo in Rochester, NY this weekend. It&#...
Saturday April 14, 2012
I'm really thankful to be able to say Ty McEwen is coming tomorrowor for a visit. He's bringing his super cool partner in crime, Sarah. We all need one...right? He's is totally booked but with some luck I may be able to get tattooed myse...
Tuesday March 27, 2012
I'm stoked to say my wife and I had our second daughter in January. As a result I have decided to stay a little closer to home in May. I will no longer be attending Hell City Killumbus. I was slated to work with my friends at Off the Map T...
Friday March 09, 2012
I had a great time with Nathan Kostechko during his stay at Graceland Tattoo. Nate is such a great dude and an amazing artist. He did some really great work while he was here. He tattooed a tribute piece for the birth of my new daughter. It was bett...
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Tuesday February 14, 2012
On this day back in 2003 (February 14th) I opened the door of Graceland Tattoo for the first time. In those nine years we've relocated twice; each time to a bigger and better space never moving more than a half a dozen store fronts away. Gracela...
Sunday February 05, 2012
I came accross this and wanted to share it. I find it comforting.
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Tuesday January 24, 2012
Artists Wanted: Graceland Tattoo, Wappingers Falls, NY
We are looking to add one tattoo artist and one body piercer ...
Tuesday December 27, 2011
I am really happy to tell you all Nathan Kostechko will be coming to Graceland Tattoo. He will be here sharing his talents with us March 3,4 & 5th. This is going t...
Sunday December 18, 2011
I have started to line and paint my first "official" set of tattoo flash. I will be posting pictures as they become complete and will also be selling printed sets. I'll keep you up to date with progress as progress is made. Thank...
Friday December 09, 2011
I have a new collection of old tattoo designs from the Bowery in NYC. The designs span 1900-1950. I would love to do as many tattoos from it as possible or have my clients use the designs as inspiration. If you are interested call ahead or shoot me ...
Monday December 05, 2011
We are happy to say LA tattoo artist Tim Mueller is coming back to Graceland Tattoo. He will be tattooing January 10th-19th, 2012. Tim's tattoo work is bold and bright using an interesting color pallet. Time is a really relaxed, friendly person....
Sunday November 27, 2011
I came up with a cool idea & I hope you will agree. Come to me for a tattoo choosing imagery from the "original art" section of my site & I will give you the original painting as a gift!
Saturday November 19, 2011
So the holidays are fast approaching. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the mall. The parki...
Thursday November 10, 2011
This book was brought to my attention by my coworker Pepper. He and I have similar interests and a passion for antique & vintage flash. We just acquired this tattoo flash book. "Folk Art Tattoo Flash" is the perfect title and a g...
Saturday November 05, 2011
So I had an amazing time at Off the Map Tattoo. it was an honor to be among on the roster of guest artist they cycle through all year long. Shop manager Mary Bowen is top notch as and Tim Baldwin is always aw...
Wednesday November 02, 2011
It was touch and go for a few. The storm knocked out the power in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The home of Off the Map Tattoo. The gang there was safe but cold and super inconvenienced. There was a possibility I would need to postpone my trip. I am h...
Thursday October 27, 2011
So I will be at OFF the MAP TATTOO. I'm booked up with some rad stuff on Thursday the 3rd of November but I still have time Friday the 4th. Email me your ideas and lets make a tattoo. Or stop by OFF the MAP and make it happen. We'll have fun...
Sunday October 16, 2011
I have openings at Off the Map Tattoo November 3rd and 4th. Contact the awesome folks over there and set something up. Just call (413) 527-6574.
Do it, it'll be fun!
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Tuesday October 04, 2011
I will be tattooing November 3rd and 4th at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA. Contact them directly if you would like to book an appointment with me.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Go read the new J.R. Tubbs artist interview on Swallows & Daggers. It's written by my close friend (and Graceland Tattoo shop manager) Shane Cashman. C...
Wednesday September 28, 2011
I will be tattooing at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton, MA. I'm now taking appointments fo...
Sunday September 25, 2011
I now have an INSTAGRAM account. for those of you who are unfamiliar, it's like twitter for photos. Most of my posts are tattoo related. sometimes they're personal. If you use instagram look me up. My user name is »Read More
Monday September 19, 2011
I'm back home from the Paradise Tattoo Gathering. Gabe, Brian, Mary and Tim did an amazing job orchestrating the event. There were so many great artist of all mediums and styles. There were a pile of interesting seminars offered. In betwee...
Thursday September 15, 2011
So I'm packed and ready to go. I am tattooing at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering in Hancock, Massachusettes. It is being held at the Jiminey Peak Ski Resort. I have one spot left. It's Tomorrow night. Hit me up if your interested.
...Tuesday September 06, 2011
Ty McEwen will be returning to Graceland Tattoo. He'll be tattooing September 12-14th, then we're heading up to the Paradise Tattoo Gathering at Jiminy Peak Resorts in Hancock, MA. The Gathering has become one of the best conventions a...
Thursday September 01, 2011
So my trip to Phoenix went well. It was hot as hell but Durb and the rest of the Hell City team did a great job. I saw some friends and made some new ones. I did a lot of drawing and did a few cool tattoos. Gabe, Brian and the rest of the TattooNOW/...
Wednesday August 24, 2011
I'll be in Phoenix at Hell City all weekend. I'll be returning Monday. You can be sure there will be things to report.
...Monday August 22, 2011
So there's only a few days left til I leave for Hell City in Phoenix, AZ. I'm really looking forward to se...
Wednesday August 17, 2011
Well, Hunter Spanks came to do a little stint at Graceland Tattoo and has moved on down the road. All of us had a great time. Hunter had the chance to tattoo some cool people and they had a chance to get some cool tattoo...
Thursday August 11, 2011
As a tattooer and real lover of the craft, I feel obligated to post this. As some of you know, the website VBS.TV has created an online series entitled "Tattoo Age". The Dan Santoro 3 part episode has come to a conclusion. his ...
Saturday August 06, 2011
Friday July 29, 2011
So I had a great time at Mike Drexler's machine shop. He has an awesome operation and I'm really looking forward to finishing up this article about my experince. If you're a tattooer & reading this, pick...
Wednesday July 20, 2011
I was lucky enough to be invited to machine builder Mike Drexler's machine shop. He crafts his tools just outside Woodstock, NY. We have finally gotten our scheduals to jive and I will be making the trip this Monday. I'm go...
Monday July 18, 2011
Living legend Marcus Kuhn is keeping up with his massive contribution to tattooing with a new online documentary called The Gypsy Gentleman. In the first episode Mr. Kuhn travels to NYC. There, he meets up wi...
Tuesday July 12, 2011
Graceland Tattoo is proud to announce Hunter Spanks. Mr. Spanks will be sitting in with me & t...
Monday July 11, 2011
My shop, GRACELAND TATTOO, is looking for guest artists. We are about and hour and 25 minutes north of NYC. The shop is right on the Hudson train line and the about 2 miles from the station. Just to let you know about t...
Tuesday July 05, 2011
Tuesday June 28, 2011
Some of you may remember the Facebook contest we held a few moths back. Adam was asking for people to submit a "dream tattoo" they wanted. Ed Martin won with his traditional Star Wars idea. Well today, it goes ...
Sunday June 26, 2011
I will be working the Roc City Tattoo Expo August 26th-28th. There will be a lot of amazing artists there. If you are up that way and would like to get some work by me please contact me as soon as...
Friday June 24, 2011
I just posted a new video of me tattooing our shop manager and my friend, Shane Cashman.
Shane got a sweet traditional gypsy girl on the back of his leg.
I want to thank...
Thursday June 23, 2011
Just to let you all know, Graceland Tattoo is looking for guest artists. If you are interested you can contact me directly.
The Hudson Valley is a great area. Lot's of things to do. We are and ...
Thursday June 16, 2011
So my new site is complete. I would like to thank Gabe, Brian, Mary and the rest of the tattooNOW team for all of their help. I hope you guys like the site and continue to check in to see my work develop. Of course, if you are looking to get tattooe...
Friday June 10, 2011
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Well today my friend Darren came by the new joint to letter the windows. He did a great job. Gold...
Wednesday June 08, 2011
So it's been a little over 2 weeks since we opened the doors to our new space. It was a huge undertaking & a lot of work but in the end it was all worth it. The new studio is exactly where I want to be. If your in the area stop in and check ...
Monday June 06, 2011
Hey, thanks for coming to my personal site. It's still under construction but I've designed this to work in tandem with my studio site http://gracelandtattoo.com . With this new site up and runn...
