DREAMS.

May 4th, 2010 | Filed under Current Projects, Images, Inspiration, New Ink, Update

I promised some announcements.

Here’s the first one: My wife, Mikka‘s photography has been selected for an upcoming show at the Leslie Lohman Gallery in the art and food mecca of the world, bright and busy, NYC. One of the two shots that was chosen by the gallery includes Yours Truly done up in drag. You can peep the photograph here. It’s the one with the one where I’m lying down. Despite totally tripping on the fact that someone may actually purchase this shot, we’re pretty stoked, as that shot made two dreams come true: Mikka had the opportunity to do a shoot in her style and receive recognition, and I finally got to explore the taboo world of drag. That week in June is going to find her in NYC accompanied by her wonderful Papadukes, while I’ll be in sunny Los Angeles to reach the Iron n’ Ink convention in Longbeach, as well as attending a huge shop opening after wrapping up my convocation ceremony here at the University of Toronto. Hard work really does pay off, doesn’t it?

With finals about to rear their ugly head in my direction, I had the opportunity to work with Scarlet O’Neill, who is so talented and driven. She is in the process of putting together an installation called Inked, and revolves around, you guessed it, tattoos and every individual’s unique stories behind their chosen ink. If you are tattooed, doesn’t matter how big or small, and have always had the desire to have yourself shot by someone who has an incredibly crisp vision, please do not hesitate to get into contact with her. From what I have seen of the shots so far, I love what she has done and I am anticipating checking out the rest of the flicks. For a preview of what she was able to capture, you can go and peep it here

Here are images of a tattoo I did on Emily and Nikki. Emily has a knack for getting pieces in outrageous spots, and this side of the head bird was no exception.

Nikki came to me wanting a really beautiful and elaborate halfsleeve. What she had envisioned was a native woman caught in a moment of sheer ecstasy (her idea, not mine, surprisingly) surrounded by flowers with a dreamcatcher in the background to showcase her Native background. Her native name literally translates to “wildflower woman,” so this is what I ended up doing for her. As you can see, it’s just the line work, but I’m pretty happy about the foundations I’ve laid down, and she’s just as, if not more stoked than I am on it. We’ve got quite a few sessions to go, but I can already tell this one’s gonna be a doozy.

Stay up, My People.