Graceland Tattoo Christmas Party!

Not only will we be displaying art by the Graceland Family, but local artists as well. There will also be hand made ornaments up for grabs. All money from the sale of ornaments will go directly to the Grace Smith House to help victims of domestic violence. The ornaments are really rad. Something for everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to take a minute to thank all of you who have come to Graceland Tattoo throughout the years. The whole team is thankful for you and your interest in us. We have met some very cool people and developed some great relationships. You give us the chance to push our boundaries and make art everyday. The trust you put in us enables us to feed our families. For that we are so very grateful. -Adam

Save with Black Friday 2012 Specials. see http://gracelandtattoo.com

Hurricane Relief

Graceland Tattoo is now a drop off for donations to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. We need to be ready to send it out Wednesday at 4 pm. Please swing by and drop something off. These people have lost a lot; some people lost all they had. Even if you swing by with 1 item. Help your community, do something kind. We were just lucky it didn't hit us. Below is a list of items in need.

Saving Babies a HUGE Success!

Well we are really proud to announce that we raised $4,000 for the March of Dimes through the event "Tattooing to Save Babies". This year Krooked Ken raised over $15k. Their best year yet; and we are very happy to have been a part of it. This will be a yearly event at Graceland Tattoo for as long as I can hold a tattoo machine. Thank you to the team at Graceland Tattoo and all our friends and family. Thank you to Giacomo's Pizza in Wappingers Falls and Beacon Bagel for donating Pizza and Bagels. Love to all.

Tattooing To Save Babies

Sunday October 14th to this really great cause. All money earned that day will benefit the March of Dimes. We will have sheets of painted flash made for that special day. Tattoos will range from $50-$100. We will also raffle off tattoo gift certificates and some items from the Sunny Side Specialty Shop. This is a great way to help premature babies and their families.

Juxtapoz Magazine

We are very proud to tell you Adam and his work is featured on Juxtapoz. They publication now has a tattoo section. There are some amazing and accomplished artist in that section and it's great to see Adam put into the mix. A big thanks to the powers that be at Juxtapoz.

Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Adam and Graceland Tattoo Inc are a sponsor of this years Paradise Tattoo Gathering; September 13-16 2012 Keystone Resort

Inspiration, learning & world class tattooing for tattooers, collectors, apprentices & the curious.
www.tattoogathering.com

Adam and Diego will be tattooing at the gathering, so if you are attending, email Adam or Diego for an appointment and stop by and see us at the gathering; adam@gracelandtattoo.com   | diego@gracelandtattoo.com

Ty McEwen is back for round four through August 31st

Ty McEwen is back for round four! Ty McEwen, from Minds Eye Tattoo in Boise Idaho, is here through Friday, August 31st, as a guest artist.

Ty specializes in realism and portraiture as well as bio-organic tattooing. Ty will be bringing his Talents to Graceland Tattoo for a limited time; He will be tattooing through August 31, 2012 so Call 845-297-3001 to book an appointment now.

See Ty's Tattoo Gallery

845-297-3001

Tattooing to Save Babies Charity Event

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 tattoo artists on the planet. Beyond that, he is such an incredible person. He treats everyone with kindness and respect. He’s a class act and we would be hard pressed to find anyone with a bad word to say about him. When you part ways with Ken you leave feeling great and usually with a smile on your face. Ken himself is afflicted with some health ailments, which have left him “krooked”. I’m not sure what it is, I’ve never asked. But at 5 feet tall he’s a giant to me. I have attached a word document that tells his story and gives some background to the event.

We are donating all the money we make piercing and tattooing on September 22nd to the March of Dimes. We are also starting to ask our clients for donations at the time of their tattoo; just like in the check out line at most stores. In the next few weeks I will begin to solicit other local businesses. I worked closely with the March of Dimes all through high school so I’m really glad to be affiliated with them once again.

I’m asking you to donate to a cause I believe in. However much you feel comfortable giving. Make checks payable directly to March of Dimes.  If you need to have a letter of payment for tax purposes I will figure out how to do that.

Please send your donation to

Adam Lauricella

C/0 Graceland Tattoo

2648 East Main Street

Wappingers Falls, NY

12590

Or just come on in!

Thank you for reading this and I hope you can give a little something. “It’s for the Kids!!!!”

You can find out more about Ken at krookedken.com

New Guest Artist: Jeff Johnson August 14,15

Jeff Johnson will be tattooing with us August 14 and August 15. Jeff's homebase is southern California. We posted a good deal of his photos in an album on this page but don't hesitate to visit  http://jjtattoos.com  for more of his work. He has some outstanding paintings up there as well.  If you're interested in collecting a piece from Jeff hit us up! And if you're on Instagram you can follow him @jeff_j_art.

Click to See Jeff's Tattoo Gallery on Graceland Tattoo. Call Graceland Tattoo, 845-297-3001, to schedule an appointment.

Invited Guest Artist Returning

Hunter Spanks will be returning as an invited guest artist on June 13th - 17th, 2012. Hunter is an outstanding tattoo artist so he normally books up fast so call to book an appoint now! 845-297-3001 . Guest Artist Reurning
Click to See Hunters portfolio

Lots of Things Going Down

So, Nathan Kostecho came for a visit in March. It was a great experience. We made tattoos and art for 3 days. Diego, Shane and I scored some bad ass tattoos, as did a bunch of other folks. We had travelers from as far away as Ohio. 
Ty McEwen is coming back for another stint. He will be tattooing April 16-20. He's an awesome person so it's always a pleasure to be around him. In my opinion his bio-organic style is one of the best in the business.
At the beginning of May me and the guys will be heading up to Rochester, NY. We will be working the Roc City Tattoo Expo. We're meeting Hunter Spanks up there to work along side. So many great tattooers will be there. Hunter will be also be back to Graceland in June for some painting and tattoos.

June brings Julian Lois to Graceland Tattoo for the first time. He'll be flying in from Holland July 25th- 28th. Followed by "Honest" Mark Patrick. 

I'll keep you posted.

Be a Winner

WIN 2 free tickets to the Steampunk World’s Fair !

steampunkworldsfair.com 

Piscataway, NJ-Saturday May 19^th

A Jeff Mach event

Come down to Graceland Tattoo to fill out the entry slip.

One winner will be drawn

Friday, April 20^th

You’ll see fire acts!

Amazing musicians!

The White Elephant Burlesque Society!

Vendors selling unique gadgets, clothes, hats, and art!

A great mix of people – be yourself!

 Winner will receive two free passes valid for Saturday May 19^th. 

Does NOT include accommodation, travel or VIP access.

Roc City Tattoo Expo

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 Tattoo. 

I've decided to work the Roc City show in Rochester, NY. If you are interested in getting tattooed by me please send me an email or call my tattoo parlor (845-297-3001). I'm already booking up. I will also have prints and original painting for sale. 

I really appreciate the folks at Off the Map Tattoo inviting me to share booth space with them. I am bummed that I will not be able to attend, but I'm looking forward to Roc City.

FAMILY FIRST

Thanks,

Adam

Celebrating 9 Years of Graceland Tattoo

On this day back in 2003 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. Graceland Tattoo was a one man band inside 400 square feet and now has 2 other very talented tattooers, an amazing body piercer, an awesome shop manager and a great part time counter person. We have hosted some great guest artists like Tim Mueller, Hunter Spanks and Ty McEwen. We have those gents coming back and other great artists coming through in 2012 including Nathan Kostechko. The up coming March issue of Skin and Ink Magazine chose to feature Graceland Tattoo in an awesome 5 page spread. Needless to say I am very grateful. Thank you to all our friends who have come in to Graceland Tattoo making all our good fortune a reality.

Personally, I got hitched, had two awesome daughter and life is good.

Artists Wanted: Graceland Tattoo, Wappingers Falls, NY

We are looking to add one tattoo artist and one body piercer to our team.

All applicants must be dedicated to their craft and eager to build a solid clientele with us. We seek artists who are not only talented and confident but also reliable. Our growing client base demands someone who is professional and consistent.  

Shop experience is a must. Must also be certified in blood borne pathogens and disease prevention. Scratchers, kitchen magicians, and drama acts need not apply.

Artists who are willing to grow and surround themselves with other encouraging artists in a positive environment please send us your most up-to-date portfolio along with references.

Graceland Tattoo is a busy, fast paced parlor, located an hour and a half north of New York City. We host guest artists from around the country throughout the year as well. Our shop is appointment based but we also try our best to accommodate walk-ins when time allows.

Please visit www.gracelandtattoo.com and www.adamlauricella.com to check out some of the work our artists have done.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us @ adam@gracelandtattoo.com

Artists Wanted: Graceland Tattoo, Wappingers Falls, NY

We are looking to add one tattoo artist and one body piercer to our team.

All applicants must be dedicated to their craft and eager to build a solid clientele with us. We seek artists who are not only talented and confident but also reliable. Our growing client base demands someone who is professional and consistent.  

Shop experience is a must. Must also be certified in blood borne pathogens and disease prevention. Scratchers, kitchen magicians, and drama acts need not apply.

Artists who are willing to grow and surround themselves with other encouraging artists in a positive environment please send us your most up-to-date portfolio along with references.

Graceland Tattoo is a busy, fast paced parlor, located an hour and a half north of New York City. We host guest artists from around the country throughout the year as well. Our shop is appointment based but we also try our best to accommodate walk-ins when time allows.

Please visit www.gracelandtattoo.com and www.adamlauricella.com to check out some of the work our artists have done.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us @ adam@gracelandtattoo.com

Scored a copy!

written by Mary D'Aloisio. On news stands now.Pick yourself up a copy and check it out.

Graceland Tattoo featured in SKIN & INK magazine- March 2012

Well I hope everyone had a good time in 2011. Here's to an amazing 2012! I relaxed with my family New Years Eve & as I couch surfed I got a few messages from friends. They got in touch to wish me a happy New Year and to tell me that Graceland Tattoo was featured in SKIN & INK Magazine for MARCH 2012. I kept the interview close to the vest until I knew it was out on news stands & that's how out found out it's out. In fact...I haven't even gotten my hands on a copy. I really appreciate everyone who has gotten tattooed by me or any artist at Graceland Tattoo since February 14th, 2003. All those tattoos have gotten us a little recognition. This picture was sent to me by my friend Mark, some of the tattoos he's collected by us at the tattoo parlor are featured in the article. I want to thank Mary d'Aloisio for writing the article and making it all happen. She is a great writer, amazing photographer and is dedicated to the industry. It's always great to see her in my travels. Check out her blog to see here talents.