Needles and Sins News

Last week, we posted another Sullen contest to win a special edition tee designed by Boog for the Sullen Art Collective's upcoming Spring 2012 line. All y'all needed to do was either Tweet at us or post in our... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

Behind the Needle 3 from Papercut Pictures on Vimeo.Filmed at the London Tattoo Convention this past year, Zeitgeist Magazine's "Behind the Needle" series, produced by Alice Snape, features noted artists talking about their art and inspiration, and musing on the... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

There are many wonderful blogs written by tattooists that not only exhibit the latest works but share their thoughts on the works and the industry in general. Some even offer their own philosophies, offering a glimpse into the artists'... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

The label "anatomical art" is often assumed to be tattoo art on skin, but in a fun twist, Repop Mfg and thirteen renowned tattoo artists are changing the meaning by creating collectible art pieces, which can be purchased as... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

We have a another freebie for ya, courtesy of Sullen Clothing:  a special edition tee from the Sullen Art Collective designed by legendary lettering and black & grey guru Boog. The shirt, which is part of their upcoming Spring 2012... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

In one week, my worldly possessions will be transplanted into a new home. Granted, that new home is only five blocks away from the one I'm typing in now but that doesn't make these boxes any lighter. For many,... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

The fabulous Hope Blog posted this clip from Portlandia, which begs the all important question:  Is a bad tattoo on someone you like a relationship "deal breaker"? In the case of an Eddie-Vedder-playing-tambourines tattoo ... yes, it is.... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

Tattoo by El BaraA surge of independent videos featuring tattooists around the world have made their way across social media, and really, I think it's a good thing. The films offer a close-up look at the process of creation... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

As a follow up to our mention of tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak in the earlier post, I wanted to let you know that Sacred Gallery in NYC is hosting the photographic exhibit Shamanic Skin: The Art of Magical... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

There's an interesting article in The Hindu called "Tweaking Traditions," which looks at how the ancient tribal art of tattooing among the women of the Gond and Kolam tribes is fading as the younger generations "adopt modernity" and follow... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 02: Austin, Texas from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo. Taking us on a tattoo tour through different cities and experiencing them through renowned tattooists, The Gypsy Gentleman video magazine by Marcus Kuhn has just released its... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

Portrait by Remis TattooOn this day celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., I will try to refrain from my usual groaning over the search to find tattoos honoring the civil rights leader and coming up with more odes to rapper Old... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

I love New York but sometimes I feel New York doesn't love me back. The rents continue to soar, with a middle finger up at the recession. What were once my favorite dive bars now have velvet ropes and lists... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

KA-BAR "Blizzard" from Joshua Frankel on Vimeo.The slogan for knife makers Ka-Bar is "Hardcore Lives. Hardcore Knives." It makes sense as a large part of their brand are blades that can slice through a boar, or boarish person. Understanding that... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

Kristen Bell's Body of Lies from Kristen Bell Miami tattooist Dave Sedano graciously shared this Funny or Die video on the Needles & Sins group wall, but I had to repost in case you missed it.Whoever wrote this script has... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

This Saturday, January 14th, to commemorate what would have been the 101st birthday of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, the rum brand inspired by the iconic tattooer will be sponsoring events in Chicago and NYC where lucky Americana fans could... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html

Today, at 2PM Eastern Time, the wonderful Joseph Ari Aloi aka JK5 -- tattooist, writer, designer, toy creator, filmmaker, and family man -- will be on WNYC's "Music Ink" program with musician-artist Bryan Kienlen of the Bouncing Souls. But you... Marisa Kakoulas http://www.needlesandsins.com/marisa.html