Monthly Archives: November 2011

Tattoo Survey Says We Are Not The Majority

Posted on November 30, 2011 by thehopeblog

A company named Poll Position, whose website looks very conservative, conducted a national “scientific telephone survey” (scientific telephone? really?!) and 64% told the survey they would not get a tattoo on their body, 23% said they would, 14% did not have an … Continue reading →

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Mister Cartoon Tattoos NYC Hotel Guests

Posted on November 29, 2011 by thehopeblog

Andaz 5th Avenue, a hotel inspired by the culture of New York City, will be the temporary new home for tattoo artist Mister Cartoon. From December 12-22, Mister Cartoon will move into the hotel and turn one of the Andaz Terrace Suites … Continue reading →

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Undercover – Tattoo Magazine January 2012

Posted on November 29, 2011 by thehopeblog

The 269th issue of Tattoo Magazine is a very special one as it celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary. The entire magazine is a 122-page photo collage of pictures captured over the last twenty-five years. There are photos of tattooers, conventions, events, celebrities, … Continue reading →

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Quick & Painful Giclee Prints go on sale as Miami event approaches

Posted on November 28, 2011 by thehopeblog

Hope Gallery’s Quick & Painful Exhibition has toured the country the past few months dishing out amazing tattoos and prints based on the works of todays most popular Low-Brow artists. The Hope Shop has now made these limited edition prints … Continue reading →

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Gentle Giant Studios sponsors “Heroes and Villains” Group Art Show

Posted on November 26, 2011 by thehopeblog

Gentle Giant is one of the most prolific toy companies in the industry. Last year the company sponsored the “Disturbance in the Force” art show with a ton of amazing busts, sculptures, and action figures. And now we are happy … Continue reading →

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Director Peter Jackson gets West Memphis Three Tattoo

Posted on November 23, 2011 by thehopeblog

Peter Jackson now has a matching tattoo with a man he helped save from death row. As many of you know the “West Memphis Three” were 3 men accused of murdering three eight year olds in 1993 and were sentenced … Continue reading →

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Undercover – TATTOO SOCIETY Issue 30

Posted on November 22, 2011 by thehopeblog

We have to admit, Tattoo Society is one of our favorite magazines out there and we are happy to see their 30th issue on shelves now. Read below to find out what you may find under the cover. Interviews: Timothy … Continue reading →

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Interview with Marisa Kakoulas of Needles & Sins

Posted on November 21, 2011 by thehopeblog

Needlesandsins.com has been a staple in the tattoo community, just like it’s author – Marisa Kakoulas. This tattooed lawyer has recently released a series of amazing books chronicling tribal, color, and black & white tattoos. Marisa took a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien Signs Tattoo On Air

Posted on November 19, 2011 by thehopeblog

TV Host Conan O’Brien was greeted by a fan this week with a sign that read he had a tattoo of Coco. Well he got more than he asked for when Conan called him down to the stage to take … Continue reading →

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Christopher Conn Askew releases “96 Tears”

Posted on November 17, 2011 by thehopeblog

Christopher Conn Askew unveiled his latest works entitled “96 Tears” at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles this past weekend. The show was well received and featured some amazing new paintings and limited edition prints. We were the there and was … Continue reading →

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