Attending Australian International Tattoo Show

I will be attending the Australian International Tattoo Show this coming November 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Hilton on the Park Hotel (192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia).

Please visit www.crazyaitsshow.com for all the details and happenings - you can also purchase tickets online via PayPal.

Day pass entry is a great $20 and weekend passes are amazing at $50. There are also VIP passes for $99 for front line access and party times. So come and have a look it will be well worth it for the avid tattoo fan.

I have included a map here but all the info you need is on the show website. click to make larger

Tokyo has its moments

Just staring at the screen editing photos, its raining outside the weather is shit but thats okay. I am in Tokyo, having a great time.
2 new pieces to show. koi 3/4 sleeve in progress and a fox with a storage key.
Click on the photos to enlarge.

“Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make.” ~Bruce Lee

Hand it to Sam: In progress Foo dog

Looking Inside and Out

I'm not really one to write a whole lot on this blog, but this post holds a little more insight into my direction and it's relevance to the advertising of my work. First off all I want to say is that social media has it's place and is a benefit, as well as a thorn in the side of everyone. I no longer have Facebook or Instagram in an attempt to post something more tangible and refined to the world, short of making a book.

Hand made and unique are one of the most important things to me, somthing that takes blood, sweat and tears, passion and heart. Posting on several different medias is just beginning to be too much; too much time thinking about taking a photo and not concentrating on the work at hand.

So it's time to change all that for the better. I'll be posting on here when I feel it is worthy as well as posting on the Tattoo Connection website artist section.

Here are two pieces; one in progress and one completed.

A man is but the product of his thoughts, what he thinks, he becomes.
Mahatma Gandhi

My print available at Ink Dots and Black Spots exhibition

The opening night was out of control and attended by at least a thousand people pouring out over the street.

The artwork by some of Australia and New Zealands finest tattoo artists.

I am humble to be a part of this exhibition with a piece available at the show.
If you want to get your hands on this print hit up Danger fork or visit www.inkdotsblackspots.com

the entire collection of prints are for sale online at www.dangerfork.com (in the menu on right - under Ink Dots Black Spots 2012)

International shipping? No problem, these prints can be shipped anywhere in the world.

Screen printed on 270 gsm fine archival stock. Quality! no excuses.
A Proceed from these prints go to the cancer council Australia. A worthy cause

Completed: Luke Bourke. Eagle and Peony sleeve

In Progress: The dragon slayer

In Progress with Jarod Roche, Fox Lady

I will be guesting at Black Throne Tattoo Brisbane from May 8th -12th of April(next week) Make an appointment. Send an email with idea and placement to edwardsnk@live.com.au And I will get back to you ASAP.

Single pointedness

People want a quick fix and want to be able to do something straight away.

It takes time and it takes commitment to get something valuable.

There is a general misunderstanding about committing to something. It's like chaining you to something.

But actually it's commitment that gives you freedom, it's knowing something inside out that allows it to be more relaxed, more free.

"Tashi Mannox"

Completed: David

Completed: Michael

In Progress: John

Photographic update

Heres a couple of shots from a recent set, shot at Chapel Tattoo with Rose Hardy and my wife Jeanine.

Completed: Elephant, snakes and roses

Completed: shark and octopuse

Completed Allies arm