Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Featured Artist Chooch


Graceland Tattoo is proud to announce the first of many featured visual artists. This will be a revolving showcase of high quality fine art. Whether it be photography, sculpture, painting or other forms of "functional" art, Graceland Tattoo will display high quality pieces to stimulate the senses and get all of our creative gears spinning.

We currently have a small collection of paintings for viewing and sale by Dean Landry, aka Chooch. He is a self taught artist who hails from Harelm, NYC. His paintings and illustrations can be seen in several major and independint movie releases. His clients include: fashion designer, Anna Sui, Cosmopolitian Magazine, The Strokes, and Nickelodean to name a few. Chooch also plays guitar for the NYC based band, Tiger Flowers. Stop in and check out the work of this highly talented visual artist.

You can also find Chooch on: Myspace and Choochland.com. And you can hear Tiger Flowers at Tiger Flowers.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Congratulations to Suzanne Scotty, grand prizer winner of the collaboration tattoo between Adam and Diego. We couldn't be happier and neither can she. We will keep everyone posted as the artwork comes together and the tattoo is complete. Conrad Tebbettes and RJ won 2nd and 3rd prize respectively. Thanks to everyone who took a chance. We will have other exciting contests throughout the year so check back in from time to time.

Also, Kiss-FM selected Eric of Beacon as the winner of a $300 gift certificate to Graceland Tattoo. We would like to thank all who participated.