"Keep it Real"advanced techniques for realistic tattooing Vol.1 Andre the Giant*

Award winning artist Keith Ciaramello takes you through the process of tattooing a color portrait of "The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant! Topics covered include; choosing reference, enhancing reference in Adobe® Photoshop®, making the stencil, stencil application, flesh-tones, color mixing, needles, inks, using the Neuma® Hybrid and much more. Many of the topics that were covered in Keith's "Keep it Real" live seminar are demonstrated on this DVD. The techniques discussed apply to coil and rotary machines as well.

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TATTOO SEMINAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE...LAST CHANCE!!! ***FRIENDS PLEASE RE-POST*** SUNDAY, JULY 12TH 2009, 12PM LIVE FREE OR DIE TATTOO EXPO MANCHESTER, NH @ THE RADISSON HOTEL "This is the last time I will be giving my Keep it Real live seminar. Hope to see you there!" Keith Ciaramello This seminar is for licensed tattoo artists only. The Neuma air-driven tattoo system will be explained, as well as all aspects of producing realistic color tattoos from photo reference. If you are not interested in using Neuma, but are interested in realistic tattoo techniques you should still attend. The techniques are applicable to coil and rotary machines as well. Registration is $150. Seating is limited to 20. Call 516 623 5665 to register by phone or PayPal kustomkulture@optonline.net

Mark Garro is AWESOME. Mark Garro is awesome. It's hard to put into words exactly what happened up there in his upstate NY studio...Lives were changed, paint was applied, jaws dropped, eyeballs were crash tested....Best of all, we made a new friend. Thanks Mark! Take a look at the pictures we have up on flickr here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/kustomkulturegallery/sets/72157617399327148/ One thing rings true with every art trip we take...You need to see paintings in person. There is NOTHING like it. The web, books, TV....all pale in comparison. Go see paint!!!

Artist STILL wanted!!!
Please check out our website and our work. You need to have a strong understanding of the fundamentals to build on. No apprentices or apprentice level artists. I want to see solid, clean work.
Keith

Keith Ciaramello Tattoo Seminar "Keep It Real" December 7th, 2008
The Neuma tattoo machine & advanced techniques for realistic tattooing.
Sunday December 7th, 2008 at 12pm
This seminar is for licensed tattoo artists only. In part one of the seminar the Neuma air-driven tattoo system will be explained and demonstrated in detail. Part two will cover all aspects of producing realistic color tattoos from photo reference. Be prepared to spend most of the day. There will also be time for Q&A and portfolio review. It is recommended that you bring your tattoo portfolio and examples of other mediums you are working with outside of tattooing. Please put your images on CD if possible, so they can be displayed on screen during the session. If you are not interested in using Neuma, but are interested in realistic tattoo techniques you should still attend. The techniques are applicable to coil and rotary machines as well. Seating is limited to 10. Call or email info@kustomkulturegallery.com for more info.

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***Kustom Kulture Gallery NY Opening Second Studio***

That's right, and we are looking for artists and guest artists for late 08, 09 and beyond. Please send a few pictures of your best tattoo work as well as a few pictures of any other mediums you work in. We attend major conventions during the year and have a good relationship with tattoo media and publications.

The ideal person for this job is someone who has taken their tattooing as far as it can go in the shop they work in, and is looking to work in a studio with artists who encourage each other to grow, and push their limits in tattooing and other mediums.

I can to help artists willing to re-locate to NY.

Serious professional artists only. If you suck, please don't email me until you get WAY better...LOL!

Thanks,
Keith Ciaramello

Email info@kustomkulturegallery.com or call 516 623 5665
Katie will take all your info

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Brushes, Needles & Burnouts
October 4th & 5th 2008
At Kustom Kulture Gallery
778 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY 11510

We would like to invite you to this years Brushes, Needles & Burnouts show being held October 4th & 5th, 2008. We are inviting artists to not only participate but also to attend, sell their art or merchandise, pinstripe etc... You can have the option of getting a table approximately 5 to 6 feet long. You may also get a booth space - 10'x10' (tent NOT included).
Spaces & booths are limited.
The prices are as follows:
-To have a table for the weekend will be $50.
-For a 10" x 10" booth for the weekend will be $100. YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN TENT!!
-For a striper's badge to stripe during the show will be $25 per day. If you are interested please respond and we will send you more information. Thank you!! Hope to hear from you all!!

"Brushes, Needles and Burnouts" is an art event for painting, illustration, pinstriping, and tattoo art that reflect the kustom kulture lifestyle."

You can visit our website to see prior Brushes, Needles & Burnout events in the "Past Events" section of www.kustomkulturegallery.com

Brushes, Needles & Burnouts artwork will be on display from October 4th to November 4th 2008. It will also be available in our webstore in the "Shop by Art Show" section.

Deadline For RSVP
Deadline for RSVP for Brushes, Needles & Burnouts is September 15th 2008

All artwork will be considered for placement in the show, but space is limited. We are not accepting posters, prints or artwork that is "Not For Sale."

E-mail a bio, all of your contact information and an image of your piece. Please include the dimensions to help us assign wall space for your art.
Include the "Gallery Asking Price" for your piece and remember that in the event that your artwork is sold, you will receive 70% of the "Gallery Asking Price." Checks will be mailed immediately following the close of the show on November 4th.

E-mail images ( .gif or .jpg please) to: info@kustomkulturegallery.com. You can also send a slide or printout via snail-mail to the gallery.
Deadline still applies.

Deadline for artwork:
Brushes, Needles & Burnouts -- September 30th, 2008
Pieces submitted after the deadline will not be included for consideration.

Artwork Drop-Off Deadline:
Brushes, Needles & Burnouts selected artwork must arrive at the gallery no later than September 30th 2008.

Shipping Suggestions:
Artists are responsible for shipping their art to the gallery. In the event that it does not sell, the artist is responsible for shipping the artwork from the gallery back to themselves. Please make arrangements in advance as we cannot store artwork. It is suggested that you ship your art with insurance and in a reusable, durable container with return shipping guaranteed.

Please call us with any questions.

Kustom Kulture Gallery
778 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY 11510
516.623.5665
www.kustomkulturegallery.com
www.myspace.com/kustomkulturegallery

Links from past BNB publications and Coverage:
-BNB 2005: http://www.kustomkulturegallery.com/eventdetails.php?id=72&ev=p
-Rolls & Pleats BNB 06 coverage:
http://www.kustomkulturegallery.com/eventdetails.php?id=107&ev=p
-Brushes, Needles & Burnouts 2007 in the New York Times!!
http://kustomkulturegallery.blogspot.com/2007/12/kustom-kulture-gallery-in-new-york.html
-Blogspot
http://kustomkulturegallery.blogspot.com/
-Flickr.com
-BNB 07: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kustomkulturegallery/sets/72157602344540887/
-KISS The Canvas: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kustomkulturegallery/sets/72157604795737022/

Mapquest link to shop for directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Baldwin&state=NY&address=778+Merrick+Road&zipcode=11510

Hotel info:
-Diplomat Motor Inn
1000 Sunrise Hwy
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Map (0.68 miles)
(516) 678-1100
http://www.dmimotel.com/
-Best Western Mill River Manor
173 Sunrise Hwy
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Map (2.06 miles)
(877) 574-2464
http://www.bestwestern.com/
- Hampton Inn / Hilton Hotels
125 Merrick Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Map (2.16 miles)
(516) 599-1700
(516) 599-0582
http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com/en_US/hp/index.do
- Holiday Inn Express / Rockville Centre Inn
41 Ocean Ave
East Rockaway, NY 11518 Map (2.81 miles)
(800) 734-6835
(516) 593-1600

Keith Ciaramello, Marvin Silva and Christian Perez as well as one TBD tattoo artist will be attending Rock The Ink in Providence, Rhode Island, October 24th, 25th, and 26th 2008. Make you appointments now by clicking the image below..
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Godsmack to Headline Saturday Night
Frontman Sully Erna has announced that Godsmack will make Rock The Ink their exclusive 2008 Northeast play. Sully says, "You've been waiting for a kick-ass event like this, now show up!"

Ami James to appear at Rock The Ink all three days
Ami James, renown tattoo artist, tv star, club owner and quintessential advocate of the Rock The Ink lifestyle will make scheduled and surprise appearances during Rock The Ink weekend.

Ami James to design Rock The Ink tee
The powerful and intriguing images of Ami's artwork will be presented on the first series of Rock The Ink event merchandise. Limited edition items will be available exclusively to Rock The Ink attendees in Providence, RI.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROCK THE INK, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.ROCKTHEINK.NET