Humble Beginnings

More from the San Jose Tattoo Convention.

One of the main reasons (besides getting some ideas for some new work) for going to the Tattoo Convention, was to see my friends over at Humble Beginnings. I've known Orly for a few years now, and he has been very welcoming. The bulk of my work has been done by him, and I encourage anyone interested in getting art done, to stop by his shop and check out his work and the other talented folks there.

Orly


Humble Beginnings

Also got a chance to chill and talk with Jason and my best friend XiAN. Team GTB!


Here is that Cukui shirt I was raving about a couple weeks back.


On a wedding update, Meghan and I hired Orly's wife, Michelle, to be our "day of" coordinator. We are very excited to have her on board. Thanks again Meesh!


Like in an earlier post, Meghan and I bought some Rebel 8 gear, and got a change to have Mike Giant sign them. Super juiced on that!

Mike Giant


Giant One

Random Images:

XiAN


Jason


Orly


Blake : Aaron

SAN=JOSE

I've been told that my posts have been of just videos, and nothing too thought provoking. It had me thinking...I should do my best and post more full bodied content. Though I am not a writer, I will attempt to be.

This weekend has already proved to be a good one. Meghan and I had a pretty good "date night". We decided to hit the downtown streets and go to dinner at Spaghetti Factory. If anyone is in the downtown San Jose area, and go to the factory, I suggest getting the Olive Tapenade appetizer, and the Spaghetti Vesuvius as an entree. 2 dishes that are the JAM!

After tickling our palettes, Meghan and I strolled over to the San Jose Convention Center to check out this years installment of the Tattoo Convention. Friday was the first day of the convention so all the booths were still getting put up. Nevertheless, there were plenty of talent showcasing their work and tattooing clients. We have never been to the convention, but it really confirmed the fact that we should get more and more work done! Amongst all the talented artists were some friends of mine. After I load all the images to my machine, I will post them. The highlight of the night, for me, was seeing SF artist Mike Giant doing a SAN JOSE specific piece. Meghan and I decided to purchase some REBEL 8 gear and get them signed by the all mighty Mike Giant. So like I said, this weekend has already proved to be a good one!

B.O.L.O for more images and words from the Tattoo Convention, SJF's 3rd installement of "it's a W.R.A.P alleycat, and Ghoul Sprints", as well as a funky 70's halloween party images. Peace!


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Mike Giant : SAN=JOSE


Rebel 8 = Official Script


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