Well I survived! What you ask? The worst heat wave New York has had in years. Did I let that slow me down??Kind of. The trip was still a great success  on several levels. I got see some old friends, make new ones and do some great tattoos.

This where I spent most of my time. Thanks again to everyone at Daredevil Tattoo for making me feel very welcomed.

One of the first things I did was tattoo a really good friend of mine Toby. He wanted a zombie viking and I was of course more than happy to provide.

Here is a piece I did on another good friend Angelo. He and Jay are in a great band called Descender.  Google it!

One thing I realized while I was in New York was how many talented tattoo artist are there. I had to bump my work up right next to some of my favorites. This guy was covered in great work from Michelle form Daredevil.

I did get to take some time off and be a tourist. Although with the crazy heat, I didn’t mind being inside. But there was some incredible things to look at in the lower eastside.

The one the only Mike Giant..How did he do this?

Then I came across this and though Hell Yes! The New Museum.

Being surrounded by tall buildings and narrow streets you forget where you are sometimes until you look up and see views like this then you remember. Oh yeah I’m in fucking New York!

I started doing house call tattoos on some friends. Its been a while since I have done any kitchen tattoos. Ghetto style!

I did these two on Val and Larry. Congrats on getting married guys!

They also had the best address ever!

From here Jay and I made our way over to Two Arms Inc. to do a couple more kitchen tattoos.
Couple of screen printing squeegees. Thanks again for the website guys!

Last but not least I tattooed my friend Jay before I took a car to the airport. Fun little banger!

Well, thanks to everyone for making this a great trip even witt the heat and the smell of hot garbage, New York is still the place to be.

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Little test. This is where I spend most of my hours.

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Alright I will be attending the 2010 Montreal Tattoo convention. If it is anything like last year it will be off the charts. We had the whole center row last year filled with a crew of the best and craziest. Smoked meat sandwiches and poutine here I come.

Also I will in New York July 7-13 working at Daredevil Tattoo. Come and get tattooed or Just stop in and say what up.

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Amanda’s new hat..Happy B-day!

Soon?

Fuck’ em

One day….

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Well I finally got my first solo publication in Prick Magazine. Thanks to Russ and all the people at Prick for making it happen.

Here is the actual link to the online version.

Prick Article

Also this weekend is the Atlanta Tattoo Arts Festival at the Crown Plaza. I will be there in the Ink & Dagger both so stop by and say hey.

Atlanta Convention

And for good measure.

Super Sexy CPR from Super Sexy CPR on Vimeo.

Don’t say you didn’t learn anything today.

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Well I guess I deserve an F for my attention to this blog. But I have been very busy working. I think thats a good enough excuse. Anyway here are a few pics from the last two weeks.

Here is another little peek at this in progress sleeve on a friend of mine Jessica. Hopefully we will be finished before she heads to Cali.

I lied about this one as well. But I swear this time only one more session.

This piece has been a blast to work on. The pic looks choppy but you get the idea.

Good Luck back in New York Mark!

A little lone wolf action on one tough chick.

Oh yeah I won’t be going to France so I have some time in June between the 15-24. If your interested hit me up!
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I figured I would share this with everyone. The Ink & Dagger gang was featured in the May Tattoo magazine. We had about four pages of tattoo pics plus this great pic of our ugly mugs.

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I’m sitting at one of the worst Mexican resturaunts ever for the sole reason that they have free wifi. But luckily they also have Dos Equis on draft. About half way through this giant beer I decided I should do a little entry. Like I said I am trying to make good on keeping up with this thing.
I was looking at one of my favorite artist Thomas Hooper’s blog and came across a couple of articles he had pulled from The Selvedge Yard. A friend of mine had told me about this site but I guess I didn’t dig far enough back to find these articles. But thanks to Hooper I got to see them.

THE FOREFATHERS OF TATTOOING | “CAP” COLEMAN & PAUL ROGERS

THE LEGEND OF SAILOR JERRY | TATTOO MASTER NORMAN COLLINS

BTC BRISTOL TATTOO CLUB | THE SKUSE FAMILY — GENERATIONS OF KILLER INK

Take a look at these stories. I found them to be very informative and inspiring. Makes me realize how lucky I am to sit here with soft hands and a fat belly making a living doing something I love thanks to pioneers like these guys.
Well the restaurant is closing and I have got to finish this beer. So here is to you real men and pioneers who forged a path I follow so easily. Cheers!
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I am attending a couple of conventions in the next few months and wanted to let everyone know about them. If you are interested in getting tattooed by me you can contact by email suttontattoos@gmail.com or call Ink & Dagger at 404.373.6655.

The first convention will be The Tried and True Tattoo Expo in Orlando Florida.

I will also be attending the Evian France convention this year with Mr. Russ Abbott.
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Here are a couple of pieces I have been working on this week. Couldn’t wait to share them. Hope you enjoy.

Hopefully only one more session.

Wish I could say the same about this one. But soon enough.

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