NEWS

Featured Artist: Jason Paxman, tattoo artist at Studio 21 Tattoo Gallery

Jason, a multi-talented versatile tattoo artist/artist just completed a skateboard deck for the “Artists for Autism” exhibit. Having an autistic son himself, his passion runs deep for this particular project. The skateboard reflects a stylized version of his son, Ryden. The skateboard will be showcased in December 2013 along with other contributing artists work at the following venues:

Event: Artists for Autism, Thursday, Dec. 5th, Artist Reception/Media 6 pm-9 pm Sponsored by Shelle Rene

https://www.facebook.com/CityOfTheWorldArtGalleryLasVegas, http://www.autismcommunitytrust.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateLasVegas

Event: First Friday Las Vegas, Friday, Dec. 6th, 5 pm- 11 pm

http://cityoftheworld.org/the-skateboard-project/

“Hold Fast” held there premier party December 7th 6-9pm at CowTown Guitar in the Arts District in Las Vegas. The short film featured local craftsmen and their passion for perfecting their trade. Studio 21 Tattoo co-owner, Austin Spencer, was chosen along with CowTown Guitars and Pick Your Poison Cupcakes. Nice honor for all involved.

Great turnout for our 10 Yr. Anniversary at the Arts Factory Bar + Bistro in the Las Vegas Arts District. This event was a big reunion for all our friends, clients and employees. Thanks to everyone who spent the night celebrating our 10 years of “Blood, Sweat & Beers”, your support of our family and business is priceless.

Tattoos and military has gone hand in hand through the history of time, from the fighting sailors of the Pacific landing in the ports of Honolulu in Chinatown, to present day branches of military personnel acquiring tattoos. Although the conditions of tattoo shops and the industry today has changed dramatically since the rough and ready times of the old sea dog legend, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ tattooing, military was synonymous with getting inked. Bob Baxter post an interesting blog on the military’s changing views on tattoos.

http://tattooroadtrip.com/blog/army-set-ban-tattoos-elbow-knees/

Another little history of maritime tattoos.

War Culture – Maritime Tattoos

There are a lot of tattoos out there that tattoo enthusiasts have acquired through their lifetime that they regret, or wished could be improved. There is hope for some of those situations, it just takes a little time to consult with your artist and figure out a solution. Whatever the situation, do not rush the project. Research and due diligence is worth your time and effort. Our studio handles all kinds of issues and problems with existing tattoos. The key is trusting your tattoo artist and being open to suggestions. Total cover-ups may be the answer to some projects as opposed to re-working an existing tattoo to look brand new. Don’t loose hope if you are in that situation, often solutions are there, you just need to find the right tattoo artist for the project. Keep in mind there are some projects that an honest artist will admit that he cannot work with, it happens, so listen up. This particular tattoo circulated the internet and had a happy ending for the customer and his artist, thought you might find it interesting.

http://www.needlesandsins.com/2013/02/worlds-worst-tattoo-fixed-says-all-news-media.html