Modern Medusa

My Clean Eating Blog – Come Join Me at Stacie Michelle

Stacie Mayer — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:41:25 +0000

If you’re into eating healthy but are on a budget, check out Stacie Michelle.

I’m combining my two loves and my two blogs into one. From now on, all tattoo and body modification blogs will be posted over at Stacie Michelle.

In the coming months I’m looking to expand my blog from recipes and tattoo-related posts, to more product reviews, travel, my journey of moving to the UK and sharing with you more of my life.

I’ve already starting posting tattoo-related pieces, such as the inspiration behind my tattoos and the recent Australian Tattoo News Round-Up.

Come and join the fun!

http://stacie-michelle.blogspot.com.au

Head to iHerb.com and use my discount code NDW884 at the checkout to save on your first order.

Australian Tattoo News Round-Up: April 4, 2013

Stacie Mayer — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:30:10 +0000

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.

Vote: What Should I Call My Blog

Stacie Mayer — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:57:17 +0000

There are many changes coming in the months ahead. The most significant being my impending move abroad and start a new life.

Rather than having two blogs: Modern Medusa, focusing on tattoos and art, and Stacie Michelle, talking about food and recipes, I want to incorporate the two.

I’ll be detailing my move overseas and what it is like adjusting to live in a new city (and country).

My new blog will be a mix of travel and adventure, photography, food, culture, lifestyle, and, most importantly, art and tattoos.

With this new chapter in my life and transition to incorporate my two blogs comes the need for a new website name.

I’ve come up with a few ideas, but deciding on just one, and sticking with it is the most difficult decision.

What do you think I should call my new blog? Vote below:

New Content On Its Way

Stacie Mayer — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:29:54 +0000

The title of this post says it all. After taking a couple of months off, I’ve decided to return.

I have a few posts in works at the moment, but for now I have some questions you can answer for me:

Which tattoo/art books would you like me to feature/review on the blog?

What are your favourite tattoo magazines (Australian/International) and why?

Which tattoo artist(s) would you love to see do guest spots in Australia?

Check back soon for some new content.

2004 Hyundai Elantra For Sale: Quick Sale – Moving Overseas

Stacie Mayer — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:43:41 +0000

So, now that I’m dead-set on moving to London, but in order to get there I need to sell my car.

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Narre Warren North
City of Casey area, South-East suburbs of Melbourne

5 Door Hatchback

80,300km

Automatic

Central Locking

Air Conditioning

Electric Windows

Full year of rego! (I just paid it – valid until March 18th, 2014)

Great condition, only two owners (my uncle and then myself)

I will pay for the RWC – Road Worthy Certificate

This listing is up on Trading Post, you can view it here

To arrange an inspection email me – mayer.stacie @ gmail.com

Please share this with anyone you know who may be interested.

Thank you!

Inked Australia/NZ 100,000 Facebook Fans Competition

Stacie Mayer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:02:52 +0000

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

Stacie Mayer — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:33:16 +0000

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

Stacie Mayer — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:33:48 +0000

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!

Stacie Mayer — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:29:40 +0000

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

Stacie Mayer — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:55:35 +0000

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.