Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: April 4, 2013

Go Big or Go Home

Kat’s third book is set for release Tuesday April 16.

This time around it features large scale pieces, tattoos requiring several sessions to complete.

It wouldn’t be a Kat Von D book without appearances from celebrities like Linda Perry, The Game and Bobcat Goldthwait.

Say what you will about Kat Von D. You either love her or you hate her.

You can pre order this book from Book Depository and receive free shipping.

Myths, Gods and Legends

If books from ‘celebrity’ tattoo artists aren’t your thing, how about this book of by Adam Kitamoto from Ten-Ten Tattoo in Camberwell, Victoria?

After three years of work, even an earthquake couldn’t stop the release of this book.

With 160 pages of original artwork by Adam, this book is packed full of stunning Japanese imagery.

Gomineko Books is offering a sweet deal if you pre order the book before the end of April.

$1 shipping!

Click here to view a few sample pages from the book.

Miss Inked 2014

Think you have what it takes to be crowned Inked Australia/NZ’s Miss Inked 2014?

Entries are now open.

Grab a copy of the magazine for details on how to enter.

Issue 8 of Inked Girls Magazine is now on sale.

Body Modifications

If you live in Melbourne and have a fascination with heavy body modifications, have I got news for you.

Hugh Mattay has just joined the team at The Piercing Urge in Prahran.

Click here to see more photos of his work.

Inked Australia/NZ 100,000 Facebook Fans Competition

Modern Medusa is still dead and buried (for the time being, at least) but I thought it would be cruel of me not to share this will you all.

To celebrate closing in on 100,000 fans on Facebook, Inked Australia/NZ are running their biggest competition to date.

From Inked Australia/NZ’s Facebook page:

Want $1000 towards your next tattoo?

To celebrate Inked Aus/NZ Facebook page about to reach 100,000 likes we’re giving away 100,000 cents (AUD$1000) towards one person’s next tattoo.

To win all you need to do is post a drawing/picture of the tattoo you want and tell us why you want it to our Facebook page before March 1st 2013.

The Inked Team will then choose their winner of the grand prize!

T&Cs: This is not a game of chance. You must live in Australia or New Zealand. Cash is not redeemable for the prize. The money (AUD$1000) will be paid directly to a registered tattooist (*NSW) in Australia or New Zealand at time of winner being tattooed. Contest runs from 12 February 13 till midnight 28 February 2013. This prize cannot be shared, but can be used over various sittings. Winner announced 4 March 2013. Winner chosen by Inked Australia/NZ team, not by most Facebook likes.

Put on your thinking cap, put pen to paper, create a collage of ideas and get writing. Inked Australia/NZ wants to know what you want for your next tattoo and why you want to win.

This money could mean finally being able to afford a tattoo from your favourite tattoo artist. Maybe you have no tattoos and want to get your first. Or perhaps you have a bad tattoo just begging to be covered up.

So far there are under 200 entries. It’s free to enter, so what have you got to lose? You have better chances of winning this than the lottery!

$1000 towards your next tattoo is huge. Show your appreciation by liking Inked Australia/NZ on Facebook, following them on Twitter @Inked_Australia and spreading the word!

Picking up copies of Inked Australia/NZ magazine, Inked Girls and Inked Artists wouldn’t hurt either 🙂

2012 in Review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 12,000 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 20 years to get that many views.

Click here to see the complete report.

R.I.P. Modern Medusa

After almost 18 months of working on this blog, as of today it is no longer.

Modern Medusa is dead.

It is closing in on a year since I last got tattooed. I’m out of the loop. I can’t remember what it feels like when that needle hits the skin. Due to my current situation I won’t be getting any new ink in the foreseeable future. To write about something that I love SO much which isn’t really a part of my life any more is difficult.

Will I be back? Maybe.

What happens in 2013 will pave the way. I can only hope that, one day, the path will lead me back to here.

I will, however, be continuing with my clean eating blog which you can view here Stacie Michelle or follow me on Twitter @michelle_stacie

If you want to keep up to date with Australian and New Zealand tattoo news, expos and all things tattoo art and culture, I suggest you pick up copies of Tattoos Down Under magazine or Inked Australia/NZ magazine, Inked Girls or Inked Artists.

 

Modern Medusa:

100 posts

13,037 views from 27/7/2011 to 26/12/2012 

Happy Holidays!

Be safe and enjoy spending time with your families.

I’ll be back in a few days with more tattoo news and book reviews.

Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: December 5, 2012

Inked Girls 7 – Summer 2013

Get your fix of smoking hot tattooed women by picking up Inked Australia/NZ – Inked Girls 7: Summer 2013, on sale from today.

 

Christmas Present Ideas

Click here to check out my past columns which feature plenty of Christmas present ideas for the tattooed people in your life.

 

Australian Tattoo Academy

It hasn’t taken long for some Aussies to jump on the bandwagon and try to make some quick cash from “teaching” people how to tattoo. Their “teachers are industry experts with years of tattooing experience”, yet they fail to name them, because no reputable and talented tattoo artist would involve themselves with a tattoo school. The Australian Tattoo Academy runs 10 weeks courses (1 class per week). Ten classes are apparently all you need to learn everything about tattooing. This just sounds like a recipe for disaster. I can just see hundreds of backyard tattooers popping up across the country, spreading disease, giving bad tattoos and smearing the reputation of true professionals.

In this article from the Herald Sun website, the owner of the school declined to be named; I wonder why. Schools like this cause more harm than good. However this tattoo blog decided to promote the Australian Tattoo Academy where some guy named Mitch was fielding questions.

Don’t waste your time or money with this place. If you truly want to learn about tattooing, get a real apprenticeship with a real professional tattoo artist who works in a licensed shop.

 

Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo 2013

Can you guess who is returning Down Under next year? The one and only Corey Miller. Check out the official Facebook page for a few other announcements.

My Favourite Things of 2012

I know 2012 isn’t over quite yet, but here is a list of My Favourite Things of 2012.

 

New Product – Chobani Greek Yogurt (you can check out my healthy recipes at my other blog here). I was spoilt as they sent me a case of yogurts to test out; now I’m addicted.

Podcasts –

• The Wind Up
• I Love Green Guide Letters
• Little Dum Dum club
• The Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana

 

Tattoo Expo –  Rites of Passage Festival 2012 where I got a hand poked/tebori tattoo from Horishin.

Fitness Bloggers –  

Jill Hanner
Kasey Arena – Powercakes
Cassey Ho – Pop Pilates

 

YouTubers –

Eat Your Kim Chi
Jenna Marbles
Daily Grace
You Deserve A Drink
My Drunk Kitchen

Movie – I think I only saw two or three new movies at the cinema this year and only because I reviewed them for Youthcentral. Going by that, Ted would have to be my favourite.

 

Song – Pink “Try”. The song has such deep and meaningful lyrics and visually beautiful video clip to accompany it.

 

Television Show – I Will Survive: Priscilla. I literally have never laughed as much at a reality television show. Tom was such a cutie.

 

Tattoo Artist – Benjamin Laukis

 

Magazine – Once again, Inked Australia.

 

New tattoo – I got quite a few tattoos this year, but my Bakeneko/Nekomata tattoo has inspired me to really look into Japanese mythology. I’m not sure when I’ll be getting tattooed again, so I’ll have to live vicariously through everyone else like I already do.

Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: November 20, 2012

Amendments to South Australia’s Summary Offences Act

South Australian parliament has passed amendments to the Body Piercing and Body Modification section of the Summary Offences Act.  Minors must now be accompanied by their parent or guardian when getting a body piercing. And only those over the age of 18 can get  body modifications (tattoos, ear stretching, branding, scarification, tongue splitting) or genital piercings.

I believe these amendments put South Australia in line with the other states. These laws are in place to protect body piercers and tattooers, and their clients. If you find a body piercer or tattooer not abiding by these laws, avoid them at all costs; a true professional would not risk breaking the law and getting fined. Read the full article here.

 

Discrimination in the South Australian Police Force

What do you think about tattooed police officers? South Australia wants their tattooed police officers to cover up and may refuse tattooed people for applying to the police force. I see this as feeding the generalisation that tattooed people are criminals. As tattoos gain popularity there will be less people able to apply for the SA police force because they’re turning away perfectly acceptable applicants. Read the full article here.

Here are a couple of gems I found in the comment section:

“Tattoos are an abuse of the person and are ugly. I do not trust anyone with a tattoo.” You just have to laugh at comments like this. People would be surprised by the number of people they encounter socially or at work who have tattoos(but are hidden at the time), and they are none the wiser.

“Do these officers enjoy being tattooed by the bikies the so deeply despise. Good call banning them. Arent they suppose to be role models” Yet another misinformed person. For the most part tattooers are not bikies and have no connections with bikie gangs whatsoever.

 

More Christmas Present Ideas

Hart & Huntington Clothing

Get in quick to pick up some bargains from Hart & Huntington for the motocross fan or tattoo collector in your family. There are hats, men’s and women’s shirts, hoodies and various other accessories.

 

Tattooed Zombie Accessories

From hair dye, to clothing, make-up, purses, shoes and homewares, Tattooed Zombie Accessories has a huge range of items for the kitschy-loving person in your life. If you live in the Brisbane area you can visit their retail store. Click here for more details.

 

Temporary Tattoos

If you have any young cousins or nieces and nephews  why not buy them some temporary tattoos for Christmas. Their parents will just love you turning them into mini “criminals”.  You can buy them at most discount stores ($2 Shop, The Reject Shop etc.)

 

Check back next week for another Australian Tattoo News Round-Up. 

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Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: November 17, 2012

URBAN MYTHS: Tales of Two Cities

This event is not tattoo related, however the exhibition features the photography of Nicole Reed and Tristan Stefan-Edouard, both whose work regularly features in Tattoos Down Under and Inked Australia/NZ magazines respectively. If you’re in Sydney head to Level 1, Urban Precinct, Westfield Sydney to check out the contemporary work showcasing the hidden gems of both the cities of Melbourne and Sydney. The exhibition runs until January 4. For more details click here.

 

The Future Just Happened Photographic Exhibition

The Fuck You / I Am project is hosting a free event November 23 – 25th, 2012 at kind of — gallery 80 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. The Future Just Happened Exhibition is the work of Sam Stephenson who is exploring Sydney’s underground world of DIY tattooing. If you attend you could win a free tattoo from William P. Brown. Click here for more details on the event.

 

More Christmas Present Ideas

Sailor Jerry Rum

Christmas Day wouldn’t be complete without some Sailor Jerry cocktails. How about a Classic Mai Tai or a Perfect Storm? Click here for more drink recipes. You can buy Sailor Jerry Rum at most liquor stores, or purchase it online here.

 

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman K. Collins DVD

Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins is a name synonymous with modern-day tattooing. Find out why he had such an intense hatred of Lyle Tuttle, how and why he would make mistakes in his flash sheets and what you could get for three dollars back in those days. While Sailor Jerry may have passed, stories of his weird and wonderful life live on in this documentary. You can purchase the DVD here.

 

Angelique Houtkamp

Outre Gallery has a fabulous selection of prints, books and original artwork from Angelique Houtkamp, with something to suit any budget. Head to Outre Gallery in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth, or check out their website for what’s available.

 

Check back next week for another Australian Tattoo News Round-Up. 

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Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: November 14, 2012

Protat

Did you know chemists now stock Protat? The tattoo after-care cream recommended by the likes of Mick Squires and Byron Drechsler can be purchased at most of your local chemists. Check out their website for a full list of Protat products.

After Ink Supply Co.

After some problems with their Australian distributors, After Ink is making its way to be Australian shores. It is a “totally natural tattoo after care salve has been specially blended to help protect your new and existing tattoos.” You can purchase After Ink Supply Co. from their Facebook page or from several of the top tattoo studios (a full list will be available in the coming weeks).

More Christmas Present Ideas:

Sara Fabel Shirts

Model, Illustrator and world-traveller turned tattoo apprentice, Sara Fabel has some awesome graphic printed unisex shirts up on her website. She’ll be adding more designs in the coming weeks.

Public Wolf shirts

The Summer 2012/2013 collection from Public Wolf has just been released. Get in quick to snap up their 3 shirts for $100 deal. One shirt for a friend, one for a family member and keep one for yourself. Click here to check out their men’s and women’s shirts and singlets.

Beserk Clothing

Beserk stocks some of the cutest dresses from Iron Fist, Hell Bunny and Sourpuss. Start Summer off right with one of their uniquely different designs. Check out their full range here. Beserk also stocks mens clothing; you can kill two birds with one stone.

Sunglasses

Last time I reminded you of the importance to protect your tattoos in the Summer sun. Protect your eyes from UV rays with these adorable Hello Kitty sunglasses available at the Inked Shop. These come from the US so get your orders in quick to allow time for international shipping.

Tattoo Books

Book Depository has an extensive range of tattoo books at reduced prices. Get your loved one a copy of Black & Grey Tattoo, Carey Hart’s Inked or something else from this list; they’ll love you for it. They offer free international shipping, however are based in the UK, so, again, get your orders in quick to allow time for international shipping.

Check back soon for another Australian Tattoo News Round-Up. 

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