Monday, February 21, 2011

Senseless

You know, we have a lot of friends and clients that are members of law enforcement. What happened a few days ago in Poughkeepsie is sobering to say the very least. Our thoughts and hearts go out to the friends & family of Officer John Falcone, the man who gave his life while keeping the rest of us safe.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Celebrating 8 years.

Graceland Tattoo opened it's doors 8 years ago today. I'd to thank everyone who has walked through these doors. We have made so many friends and some have become like family. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I also want to thank my team who has also become my family. You've helped make the journey a memorable one.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Tim Mueller is Coming Back Once Again

Hey guys, our good friend Tim Mueller will be back for some laughs and some tattooing.  He is booking March 26th-31st, with the exception of that Sunday.  Make your appointment today.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Philadelphia Tattoo Convention

So Allison, Pepper, our friend Evan and I took a trip to the "City of Brotherly Love" to spend the day at the Philly Tattoo Convention. It was a really great time. We scored some great books and a few bottles of ink. Pepper and I got to speak with Mike Drexler about his tattoo machines, and I picked up a model 7 liner. I guess Mike has a machine shop up in Woodstock. I hope to  take a tour one day. Allison had some cutting work done by her friend Brian Decker from Pure Body Arts and I was lucky enough to get tattooed by Mike Adams from Detroit Michigan. It was good to see so many great artists and some new products too. I posted my new tattoo to show you Mr. Adams talent.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

So many things.

Hey,  it's been a while since I posted but a lot has happened since November 2010. We updated the studio a bit and hooked Joe's room up for everyone's comfort.  Joe has been doing some really solid work and we have a blast whenever he is here, which unfortunately is not enough (he's only in on Saturdays).  Also, Joe or "Pepper" as we like to call him, became a father.  His wife, Amy, gave birth to a beautiful girl named Presley Marie.  How fitting, she is now a part of the Graceland Tattoo family.

Allison's been working a lot, expanding our jewelry selection and piercing nearly 6 days a week. Her band PLATFORM ONE has been pretty busy and she is writing yet another screenplay.  It's been great to have her on full time.  Diego has been doing some killer tattoos and started working on a sleeve of his own. He is about to finish the entire 6 series of LOST in just about 2 months time.  Shane our "LOST Guru" is living La Vida Loco.  He finished his Masters Degree, been getting tattooed and writing a lot.  I expect he will churn out a cool project or two in 2011.


Several months ago I started watching LOST, but being a new father hasn't allowed Keely and I to finish it.  More importantly, I went back to using electric coil machines and I really like the change. I feel myself reconnecting with the roots of my tattoo career.  I have been getting tattooed quite a bit again.  It's been really invigorating and as many of you know, sometimes it fucking kills.  I'm going to Philly tomorrow with Pepper and Allison to check out the convention that they have every year.  I hope to comeback with some art for the wall and a new tattoo.  Keely and I really love being parents, our little girl is so cool.  She has changed my life in ways I never knew possible.

Tim Mueller will be visiting from LA - which is always a great time. We just booked his next trip for March 26-April 1st 2011.  We have a handful of world class artists set to come through in 2011, and once the dates are finalized you'll be the first to know.  The studio has been business as usual and busy as hell.  We are just about a week away from our 8 year anniversary, which is a proud moment for me. A lot has happened in those eight years and as I reflect...I've have never been in a better place as I am today.  Some people have come and gone and it's always been for the best. We have so many new clients and continue to build relationships with so many people from years gone by.  Here's to another great year.