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Tattin' Ain't Easy!!! E-mail
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Written by Brad   
Thursday, 06 May 2010

Like many things in life, learning how to be a good boss and teacher, has been an evolution.  This has been a challenge that proves to be a job in itself at times. In my years, I’ve seen a lot of changes.  Seen people come and go, some good, but most extremely BAD! And as time goes on, a younger generation proves to be more challenging. It’s a generation that is commonly known as the “entitlement generation”.  And by “entitlement” I mean they expect to do a lesser job with higher salaries, more time off, and shorter work hours. Now, I don’t have time to get into an in depth explanation as to why I find this unfavorable in this two page article, but I’m sure the majority of the people taking the time to read this, can either relate, or know someone that fits the bill.

 

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So this leads me to the topic of this month’s Fink’s Forum. Apprenticeships! Obviously tattooing is way more popular than it was 20 years ago. And with popularity, you have interest. And with interest, you have acceptance. And with acceptance you have more moms calling the shop to see how little Johnny can become a tattoo artist.  As if it would be an easy out for their displaced kid. Well, I should tell you that if little Johnny would like to be a big, bad tattoo artist, then maybe little Johnny should pick up

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Art Opening Pictures E-mail
Blogs
Written by Michelle   
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
shawn_barber_painting.jpgHere's a few shots from the Shawn Barber opening Saturday night. I apologize for the crappy lighting I was fighting with my old, cranky camera. It's great seeing the paintings in person and rubbing elbows with so many of the subjects. We were having a little fun seeing art and life intersecting. I'd like to thank Shawn for including me in his show and I love the painting! The picture was taken in Singapore at the convention.
 
Shawn Barber Art Show E-mail
Artists and Shops
Written by Michelle   
Friday, 23 April 2010

Shaw Barber tattoo portraits

Anyone with any type of interest in tattooing should try to find their way to the Joshua Liner Gallery to check out Shawn Barber's latest collection of paintings in his tattooed portraits series.  The show opens tomorrow night  from 6-9 pm and will run until May 22nd. If you can't make it to the city until the NYC Tattoo Convention you can still catch it later. This will be Shawn's first solo show in New York.  I have to admit I have a personal interest in the show since Shawn photographed me in Singapore for a portrait that will be included.

Shawn's tattoo series is a real glimpse into the character and characters of todays tattoo scene. Shawn moves into the industry with an impressive background as a painter. Few start off tattooing with so much experience behind them as artist. With modern tattooing getting documented to death and portrayed by those with only a passing interest in our world it's satisfying to follow the depiction of an insider who has truly invested himself into the world of tattooing.

 
Yet Another Way to Waste Time Online E-mail
History and Culture
Written by Michelle   
Thursday, 15 April 2010

This week I actually tattooed at a corporate event for a company called Poitroll that does online advertising and it inspired me to update our online presence late into the night. I made a fanpage forr us on Facebook , I fooled around with our Twitter page and managed to while a few hours away at the keyboard once again. Then I came across a whole other time waster  depicting the days before social media with this Google Life Magazine photo search . These were never posted on Facebook  and a few could probably get you flagged. imagine some of the captions.....Sailors Tattooing on the SS New Jersey  Dude that was so crazy tattooing you on board our battleship the other night during that storm!

Scored some Cee-Lo loot at the shop last night

Dr. Dave Says he can Zap that tatt for me

Great, my mugshot made it to Page Six 

My barrista at Starbucks was smokin hot this morning

You like my new Dress????? I love shopping makes me feel better ☺ a cute belt accessories and some fly heels #sexy xoxo

This is my fav weather...six pack all out lol
18 minutes ago from twidroid

Five-O came in and got tatted today

This lady was putting tattoos on purses way before Ed Hardy....Now you can flag this as SUPER INNAPROPRIATE

 

 

 
Mina Does Her First Tattoo E-mail
Artists and Shops
Written by Michelle   
Thursday, 25 March 2010

Monday night our apprentice Mina got to do her first official tattoos as our apprentice. It's been a long road of over three years of cleaning, setting us up and most importantly getting us our food and drinks but she made it and stood the test of time. Even more impressive is the progress she made as an artist in that time blowing us all away with her drawings and paintings. We tried to make her first tattoo as nerve wracking as possible. I think about the only thing we could have done to have made her job even harder is to have lit off fireworks while she was tattooing but that might have caused other problems so she just got lots of heckling and screams.

In the time that Mina has been at the shop others have come and gone with the same aspirations.  I get constant request for apprenticeships. Why did we decide to teach her? Because Mina was happy to put in the time and didn't come to the shop with a sense of entitlement and just put in her time starting at the bottom. Mina earned her place by impressing everyone at the shop with her progress as an artist and by her willingness to do whatever was asked of her just for the opportunity to work in an environment where she knew she would learn weather we ever offered to teach her or not. Congratulations Mina you've done good we're all excited to see the tattooer you're going to be.

If you would like a free starter tattoo from Mina email us and we will put you on her victim list. If you've already signed up Mina will contact you when she's ready to go.

 
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