Paradise Tattoo Gathering Events
Please note that event list is subject, indeed likely, to change. Discussion Panels are free for artist pass holders, we highly suggest buying a weekend pass to save a load of dough. Seminars and workshops may have a seperate fee.
Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo 2-Day Intensive Workshop
September 16, 2009 :
Hyperspace Studios and TattooNOW present
Guy Aitchison's
Reinventing The Tattoo
2-Day Intensive Workshop
September 16-17, 2009
This workshop is not for people who want easy answers handed to them. The most important things to learn as a tattooist are not simple tricks, but involve learning a whole new mindset and vision for how you draw and tattoo. For almost 15 years, Guy Aitchison has taught a number of different seminars on various subjects, but the best received of these has been Reinventing The Tattoo, based on a book that teaches a careful balance between drawing and technical skills.
This 2-day immersive workshop will consist of a series of lectures and presentations, with some followed by exercises for the attending artists that will be evaluated and critiqued on the spot. Participants will also be asked to bring photos of their own work, which will be projected on the big screen and discussed with the group. At the end of the first day, there will even be homework assignments that will be evaluated on the big screen the following day. No stone will be left unturned, and everyone will get the opportunity to home in on their biggest weaknesses and find answers to achieving the next level with their work.
This is a rare opportunity- Guy has held very few educational seminars over the past 5 years, and this is only the second time he has had the chance to extend the workshop beyond a single afternoon. By holding the class during the 2 days before the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, it guarantees that all participants will be able to give the class their full attention and make the most of the experience. The class will be limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot now before they are all gone!
$500 for 2 days; you can register by contacting customerservice.hyperspace@gmail.com.
Paradise Tattoo Gathering Doors Open
September 17, 2009 :It will happen again a little better!
Health Educators BBP
September 17, 2009 : 11-5Health Educators Bloodborne Pathogens Course
The Bloodborne Pathogens course is by far the most comprehensive industry-specific Bloodborne Pathogens training program available for the body modification industry. This in-depth 6-hour course covers both regulations and training requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), and is unique in that it is taught and applied specifically to the body modification industry. Topics covered include the revised federal needle safety guidelines, revised Hepatitis B vaccination requirements, requirements of OSHA's mandated Exposure Control Plan, record keeping requirements, and the latest interpretations covering topics as they relate to traditional tattooing, cosmetic tattooing and body piercing. A brief overview of infection control is also covered.
- Includes: OSHA's revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), all instructional materials and a certificate of completion
- Tested:Yes
- Cost: $125 if pre-registered 7 days prior to class or $150.00 at the door.
- Deposit: Non-refundable $35.00 (US) is required
- Class Size:open
- Where:Burbank Room
- When: September 17th 2009 from 11-5
- Contact: Kris Lachance- (517) 281-7959
Instructor: Kris Lachance
EXPERIENCEOwner
Splash of Color Tattoo & Piercing Studio
January 1997 to Present
515 E. Grand River Ave., Suite F
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Phone: 517-333-0990 Fax: 517-336-5497
Email: splashofcolor@sprynet.com
Vice President / Instructor / Consultant
Health Educators, Inc.
May 1999 to Present
Main Office:
P.O. Box 77210
Cleveland, Ohio 44107
Phone: 216-623-0815
Michigan Office:
515 E. Grand River Ave., Suite F
Portrait Painting from Reference with Shawn Barber
September 17, 2009 : 12-3
"Portrait Painting from Reference" $200
In this 2 day, 6 Hour Painting Seminar, Shawn will demonstrate and walk you through creating a portrait painting from reference.
We will be working with a limited palette, photo reference (which will be taken an hour before the seminar)- and painting a portrait over a two day period. The first day, Thursday September 17th from 12-3, we will focus on drawing and laying down a solid foundation. The second day, Sunday September 20th from 12-3 we will work back into the paintings and work towards completion.
Shawn will demonstrate process and go back and forth between active assistance and demonstration. This seminar includes discussion and demonstration on palette setup, medium choices, color mixing, constructing a drawing and painting the figure. Within the seminar, we will elaborate on the power of suggestion and 'building up' oil paint to a level of completion over a two day period.
Some supplies will be provided, and a full outline of necessary supplies to purchase will be provided after a deposit is paid.
This course is recommended for those that have experience in painting with oils and this two day class is limited to 20 people.
A deposit of $100 is required prior to the seminar and can be paid by clicking the button below!
FANTASY ILLUSTRATION with Dan Dos Santos Seminar
September 17, 2009 : 4-7
Award-winning Illustrator, Dan Dos Santos, will walk you through the process of creating a believable, imaginative illustration.
This 3 day workshop will cover idea generation, the use of reference, color theory, oil painting techniques, digital painting techniques, and most importantly, drawing from your imagination.
A consummate professional, Dan will also talk about good business practices in the field of Illustration
This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels, though some painting experience is highly recommended.
There will be numerous demonstrations, and attendees are welcome to just watch, or they can bring drawing/painting supplies for some intensive 1-on-1 instruction.
Thursday: 4-7 pm
Friday: 4-7 pm
Saturday: 4-7 pm
3 days, 9 hours (minus breaks)
$300 $50 deposit
maximum size: 20
minimum size: 10
www.dandossantos.com
Opening Discussion Panel: "Pushing the skin to its limits - responsible tattooing as fine art"
September 17, 2009 : 8:30-10:00Moderated by Durb Morrison.
A panel of industry leaders will talk about how they tattoo their fine art in skin responsibly.
Confirmed Panelists: Guy Aitchison, Bob Tyrrell, Joe Capobianco, Mike Cole, Nick Baxter, and Tom Strom.
Discussion Forum #2: "Artistic influence on custom tattooing – for better and worse, how other mediums of art influence tattooing"
September 18, 2009 : 12-1Leading tattoo artists often let out their artistic expression through a different outlets and mediums. These panelists have been recognized for their exceptional original art, and this panel is the place to pick their brains. Each artist will tell their story about how their art is expressed, and where tattooing it on the public fits in. then you get to ask questions.
Confirmed Panelists: Chris Dingwell, Jeff Ensminger, Big Gus, and Dan Marshall.
Pulse Machine Workshop
September 18, 2009 : 12-3
In this all new workshop with the good people from Pulse, you will build your own Pulse machine from scratch. Pulse builders Tim Brewer, Alex Benoit and Brett Bryan will take you through building a machine step by step and hands
on. For the first time ever you will be able to choose a machine from Pulse and build it youself. Each sub system of the machine will be examined and talked about. You will learn everything they know about building machines from
springs to coils. As you go step by step you will be privy to the thought process each builder goes through when building. Lots of info, and insights. We also hope to have a surprise guest builder sitting in on the session to
give his thoughts. 12 Spaces available, your choice of machine. $300.
Call to reserve a spot 888.824.5529, or go to PulseTattoo.com
Taking Photos with Mario Rosenau
September 18, 2009 : 12-2
“The basics of taking great, not just good, pictures of your tattoos” This seminar will cover basic skills needed to take professional clear pictures and in return build more clientele. It will cover picking out the right camera for your needs, how to edit your photos, and how to properly present your work. I will also go over tips and tricks for taking a photo when you are on the road traveling and all you have is that one chance to capture that perfect shot. It will also include a book and troubleshooting question and answer session. If you have a camera feel free to bring it along!
$100
Discussion Forum #3: "Directing your clients towards great custom tattoos"
September 18, 2009 : 2-3Talking to clients and future clients about the tattooing process is a very important thing, and there are many ways to do it right and wrong. The customer is coming to you as an expert, how do you educate the customers about the possibilities, and draw the line between being a snob and being an artist who wants to be proud of their work, especially on skin? We have a panel of great talkers, who have been working with clients for years, and will let you know how to responsibly educate and talk your customers into getting great artwork instead of what they want.
NOTE: Open to all ticketholders.
Rethink Your Ink – the Thought Process of Laser Removal and Editing
September 18, 2009 : 3-4
Rethink your ink – the thought process of laser removal and editing - Spend an hour with Jack Moron discussing the thought process of rethinking your ink, what it means, and how to bring your collection, and the collections of your clients, into the future. After Jack explains the thought process about the future of removal. The floor will then be open for questions.
Painting with Needles by Joshua Carlton
September 18, 2009 : 5-8
This new seminar with Joshua Carlton focuses on his allaprima technique.
During this class Joshua will cover;
-The Alla Prima System
-How to make and use large magnums correctly,
as well as being able to recognize when they need to be used
-Machine Techniques and Theory
-Tips and tricks on smooth shading and blending
-How much color?
(true color realism through subtlety)
-How and when to use white to get the most dynamic impact
-Question and Answer
$100 (also includes your choice of DVD seminar 1,2 or3)
approx. 2 hours
Tattoo of the Day Judging Begins
September 18, 2009 : 9Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo Free Seminar
September 19, 2009 : 10:30-11:30
Reinventing The Tattoo
By Guy Aitchison
Saturday September 19th 2009
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Price: Artists Only, No Charge
Guy's book, Reinventing The Tattoo, and the related seminars he's given have helped thousands of artists worldwide since 2001 to improve their drawing and tattooing skills. Proton Press is proud to announce the second edition of Reinventing, this time as a 368 page full-color hardbound boxed set with an accompanying DVD. In this free seminar, Guy will be be showcasing some of the book's new features, screening some of its video material, and will hold a question and answer session. If you already have the first edition of Reinventing The Tattoo, this will give you an idea of how much the book has been changed, expanded and updated.
Guy will have a limited number of the books with him at the convention, and will be available to sign them. If you already have the first edition of the book, bring it with you to the convention and you can trade it in for $100 credit toward the new edition, which is priced at $250.
Guy's free seminar will be from 10:30-11:30 on Saturday.
Discussion Forum #4: "The business of tattooing, outside of tattooing."
September 19, 2009 : 12 - 1Moderated by Brett Bryan of Pulse Tattoo Supply and Presto Art Books.
This panel will focus on some of the other opportunities available to artists. Brett will lead a discussion on all the outside stuff like the prints, books, tv shows, shoe deals, endorsements... how they come about, how you need to be responsible to the art form when doing these things, how much work they are, how distracting to your business.
Fancy Rendering at a Later Date Cannot Save a Poor Original Conception by Tom Strom
September 19, 2009 : 12-2
Tom Strom: "Fancy Rendering at a Later Date Cannot Save a Poor Original Conception".
It doesn't get much clearer than that. This is something that I firmly believe in and think about with every tattoo I do. I started tattooing because of people like Marcus Pacheco, Aaron Cain, Timothy Hoyer. Tattoo artists that drew actual conceptualized art! I would like to see people get inspired like that again so I'm going to do what I can to get people drawing from the heart. I will be talking a lot about ways to improve your drawing skills, how to build your own visual library, how to separate yourself, paying attention to detail, envisioning dynamic compositions, how to engage in a dance off (maybe), and whatever else I can get in there. You should want to draw your ass off by the time you get out of here! $150
put down your deposit to secure your spot today!
Tax time with Rob: "What you need to know about being in compliance with the IRS & the State"
September 19, 2009 : 1-2Points Covered:
Sole Proprietor, LLC S-Corp, C-Corp, what are they and what should I be?
How do I get a Federal and a State ID?
Why do I need a state ID?
Employee or Contract Labor and 1099’s. What goes into having employees
What’s deductible and what isn’t?
Types of documentation to survive an audit
Preparing for retirement
Teacher: Rob Matfess has been a Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut for over 20 years and who also owns Body Graphics Tattoo, Inc. in South Windsor, Connecticut for over 10 years. His clients not only include the artists at Body Graphics but those of other shops and artists in Massachusetts and Vermont.
Cost: $20
Discussion Forum #5: "“Choose, but choose wisely. How and why tattoo artists pick apprentices."
September 19, 2009 : 2-3A frank discussion on what an apprenticeship should entail. What the shop should provide and waht the person should bring to the table. What are the best ways to train someone? Why even have an apprentice? Is it better to train someone or hire a new person?
Open to all ticketholders.
American Illustrative Tattooing with Russ Abbott
September 19, 2009 : 3-5
"Bridging the Gap Between Traditional & Realism"
Cost: $120 Course Length: 2 hours
Russ Abbott learned most of what he knows about art through the eyes of a tattooer. Prior to his tattooing apprenticeship, he knew he could draw, but he never had much formal art training to help him develop a style. With over 10 years as a custom tattoo artist under his belt, Abbott has attempted just about every tattooing style & technique with varying degrees of success. His mantra all along was to learn from his mistakes and repeat his successes. Over time, Abbott's work has evolved into a realm all its own. Drawing from solid foundations in both traditional and realistic tattooing, he's been making a name for himself with his uniquely American brand of illustrative tattooing.
Abbott's tattoo creations are often strikingly vivid depictions of dramatic scenery. Even the most mundane objects seem to have a life all their own when Russ works his magic on them. The staples of his tattoo style include clean line work, dynamic composition, dramatic lighting, and realistic rendering. Many of the epic scenes depicted in his tattoo projects seem to spring to life from the pages of a classic novel.
During this seminar, Russ Abbott dives deep into his creative process, revealing hard-learned wisdom and offering useful advice for those wishing to take their work to the next level. Following is an overview of what will be covered. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Consultation & Design: Learn techniques for molding your clients' concepts into the best tattoo ideas with a behind-the-scenes look into the planning process for large-scale tattoo projects.
Tattooing Techniques: Includes discussion on the techniques that Russ uses for stenciling & drawing directly on the skin, outlining & mapping out the piece, smooth shading & solid coloring, and getting that "clean" look. Find out what needles, machines, and inks Russ prefers. Every attendee will receive a secret list detailing which machines, needles, and inks Russ prefers as well as his unique color recipes and how to use them.
Style: Throughout the seminar, Russ will focus on how he uses illustrative elements like texture, lighting, shadow, and perspective to achieve clarity in complex compositions. Examples from Russ Abbott's own portfolio will be examined to show how he applies the fundamentals of traditional tattooing to realistic subjects.
Seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register by clicking on the link below.
Chris Dingwell's ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE.
September 19, 2009 : 6-8
ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE.
With an extensive art background and over 15 odd years of tattooing experience, Chris Dingwell is a unique figure in the tattoo community. He has a graduate degree in Fine Arts from Ohio State University, and has taught college level art courses for several years before diving headlong into the tattoo world. He began tattooing in 1993 in Columbus Ohio. He has traveled extensively and worked with many great figures in the tattoo industry, including Guy Aitchison, Cory Kruger, Julie Moon, and many more. For a better look at his work, both as a painter and tattoo artist, you can find him at www.chrisdingwell.com.
This seminar will present a pre-view of the forthcoming book about acrylic painting techniques that Chris is co-writing with Cory Kruger. The book will be published later in the year by Guy Aitchison's Proton Press. This seminar is for anyone who is at all interested in painting, from first timers looking for a place to start to the seasoned veteran who is looking to expand in new directions. Chris will debunk the myths and discuss the advantages of acrylic paint and how it can work for you. He will discuss a wide variety of materials, techniques, and approaches to the medium that are available today; showing examples through slides and live demonstration. He will discuss various approaches to painting and art making with a strong focus on experimentation and working WAY outside the box; focusing on ideas that can be applied to help improve any kind of art making, including your tattooing.
Participants are encouraged to contribute their thoughts and questions to this lively discussion about the ins and outs of acrylic painting. This should be an entertaining as well as informative event for any artist, no matter how new or old. There will be printed hand outs and cookies. Approximately 2 hours, $100 per person, unlimited seating.
Contest Judging
September 19, 2009 : 7-9Discussion Forum #6: "Keeping sharp, how leading tattooers push themselves upwards and onwards every day"
September 20, 2009 : 12-1One of the qualities nearly all top tattooers have is a drive to better themselves everyday. Honing a craft is not easy, come and hear about the tips and tricks these artists put to use to make help propel their art, and career, every day.
Confirmed Panelists: Nick Baxter, Nikko Hurtado, Joshua Carlton, Murial, Nathan Kostechko, and Big Gus.
Jeff Ensminger's Color Blending and more Seminar
September 20, 2009 : 12-2
Discussion Forum #7: "Tattoo Machine Madness"
September 20, 2009 : 2-3We have gathered a panel of some of the finest tattoo machine builders in America. Each will tell a bit about their love for machines, and their part in tattoo machine world.
Portrait Painting from Reference with Shawn Barber
September 20, 2009 : 3-6
20 artists will close out the show with the second painting session of Shawn Barber's class.
Bob Tyrrell's Tattooing Seminar
September 20, 2009 : 3-6
Covers all aspects of doing a black and gray portrait, as well as black and gray technique in general. Cost is $150 and comes with a pamphlet with some info. To contact Bob Tyrrell & book a space: Email bob