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Mike DeVries: Club Soda

09/20/25

Be sure to join us this coming Friday, September 26 here at Kava amp; Canvas Lounge located inside Unify Tattoo Co. for an evening of non-alcoholic, cocktails and energy of DJ Sasha Bloom, as she spins your favorite house music from our stage.

If you have not been by one of our pop-ups event yet, come on in and experience what a true Kava Mocktail can be and see how you can have an amazing night without the taxation of alcohol.

Mike DeVries: NEW CLEANSING TATTOO WIPES

09/07/22

Introducing Wipe Outztrade; Cleansing Tattoo Wipes

40 Antimicrobial Soft Wipes Per Pack

Convenient For Artists And Tattoo Aftercare

Our tattoo wipes are the easiest and most convenient way to keep tattoos nice and clean! We all know that cleaning a fresh tattoo two to three times a day leads to the best-healed results. We made it extremely easy with these cleansing wipes. There is no need to find soap, towels, or even a sink. Just wipe and go!

Safely Clean Fresh Tattoos Anywhere, Anytime!

Kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria
Promotes healing
Soothing
Distilled water infused
No harsh chemicals
Fragrance, alcohol, and paraben free
Safe for all skin types

Generously soaked in our gentle, antimicrobial, soothing wash formula.

Made in the USA. Vegan. Cruelty-Free.

Our Tattoo Wipes are convenient for tattoo aftercare to help safely and effectively clean fresh tattoos anywhere, anytime! Our wipes are also great for artists to clean skin prior to tattooing as well as to use during and after tattoo sessions.

WIPE OUTZtrade; Cleansing Wipes are created, trusted and used by tattoo artists and collectors.

CLEANSING WIPES BY THE PACK

CLEANSING WIPES WHOLESALE

Mike DeVries: MD Tattoo Consulting

01/03/22

MD Tattoo Consulting. The goal is simple, itrsquo;s to help you tattoo better.

"The big trick to tattooing better is knowing all of the little tricksrdquo; - Mike DeVries

Irsquo;ll identify and solve issues that yoursquo;re having which are keeping you from excelling to the next level. I can do this very quickly and I guarantee results!

This is direct, honest, straight-up help. We can work together via online, or if you prefer, I offer in-house workshops as well. Letrsquo;s further your tattoo education with tattoo critiques, portfolio reviews, and advanced tattoo techniques.

For professional tattoo artists of all skill levels.

Irsquo;m also offering my expertise to ldquo;the clients.rdquo; This includes anything from general help, like planning tattoos out, to talking about cover ups that might be needed; to creating a custom tattoo design that you can take with you to any artist of your choice.

Free Tattoo Critique/Consult

Mike DeVries: Wipe Outz Advanced Tattoo Towels

07/25/18

Introducing Wipe Outztrade; Cleansing Tattoo Towels

Wipe Outztrade; Advanced Tattoo Towels

Wash and Dry Options
For Artists and Collectors
Easy. Safe. Effective Wash and Dry Options
By Tattoo Artist Mike DeVries

Sterilized Dry Tattoo Towels (10 Count) Packs. Available in Black or White.
Our black tattoo towels are particularly great for black and grey artists!
Single On-The-Go Cleansing Tattoo Wipes "pack of 12 singles in our soothing, antibacterial wash formula. Great for during and best for tattoo aftercare. Wash your fresh tattoo anywhere, anytime!

Here#39;s some awesome key points about Wipe Outztrade;Dry and Wash!

Sterilized amp; Safe
Soft amp; Durable
Less Abrasive, Less Redness
Ultra Absorbent
No Paper Residue and No Lint
No More Nasty Needle Clogs

No Sting
Non-toxic
Alcohol free
Soothing
Antibacterial

I have been a tattoo artist for over 17 years now and throughout this time I have noticed that therersquo;s room for improvement in the way artists perform their craft. Not in their individual artistic styles, but rather in the way they can incorporate cleanliness and sterilized products into the tattoo process, and in the days that follow. After all, a tattoo is essentially an open wound and we have to do what we can to make sure that the area stays clean and heals properly. Using ALL sterilized products we can feel at ease knowing that we are decreasing the chance of infection or anything else that can get in the way of better tattoo healing.

That is why we created Wipe Outztrade;. I really believe it will help change the way artists and clients think about their tattoos!

The tattoo industry has been developing innovative products at a rapid pace. New products such as tattoo machines, ink, and needles are all positive and wonderful, but I believe itrsquo;s time to start thinking about cleanliness and becoming cleaner in how we work. Thatrsquo;s why we spent nearly three years testing materials and designs to create Wipe Outztrade; Advanced Tattoo Towels! This is my first step in trying to help the industry maintain the highest standards in all regards.

Thanks for reading this and I hope you enjoy Wipe Outztrade;

Mike DeVries

Artist amp; Client Approved!

Where To Buy Wipe Outz!

MDWipeOutz.com

For wholesale pricing and to place orders for Wipe Outztrade; please email here!

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Mike DeVries: Tattoo Prodigies 2

12/27/14

We are excited to announce the long awaited book, Tattoo Prodigies 2: A Collection of the Best Tattoos by the Worldrsquo;s Best Tattoo Artists, is now available!

This phenomenal book has been 2 years in the making and it#39;s finally here! I can#39;t wait until everyone gets a look at this one! This is a high quality, hard bound coffee table book that is 10 inches wide by 13 inches tall and about 2 inches thick. This book is a monster, weighing in at 9 pounds! All 600 pages are printed in full color and include 170 hand picked tattoo artists with over 2,000 photos, 68 artist interviews and it also has a tattoo collaboration section in the back of the book! What amazes me the most besides the awesome tattoos, is all the similarities in the interviews, the work ethic and determination, the passion for the art and the respect, amongst many other things. Tattoo Prodigies 2, has double the amount of artists, with over twice as many pages than the first Prodigies, and we kept it the same price! In this day and age, talented artists abound in the tattoo worldmdash;Tattoo Prodigies 2 features the worldrsquo;s best tattoo artists with carefully selected full-color galleries of impressive tattoo accomplishments. It also features inspiring stories and interviews throughout, and a lot of the interview questions are not your typical questions you would get in most interviews, you#39;ll have to read it to find out. Not only is this book eye candy for ink collectors and artists alike, the content is sure to motivate those seeking to advance and learn. Pick up your copy today and enjoy an inspiring journey! Published by Memento Publishing

Mike DeVries: Inked Up Tour 2014

12/09/14

I wanted to thank everyone that voted for an artist#39;s can design for The Inked Up World Tour Contest, which was put on by RockStar, Sullen and Inked Mag. They had it last year as well with different artists. This year 12 different tattoo artists designed a Rockstar can early 2014 just for this contest and promotional purposes only.

Each artist had a tattoo convention stop where they were the featured artist for this tour they were a part of. It was a good time! My stop was in Calgary Canada and it was the last stop of the tour. The grand prize for this contest was $20k!

When I decided to participate in the Inked Up World Tour, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to try and accomplish. My plan was to design a Rockstar can and if I were to win I would donate 100% of the $20,000.00 Grand Prize to charity! My biggest struggle was figuring out which one to donate to? There are so many great causes that need financial assistance. After performing a lot of research into different charities, I got wind about this great foundation from Skip Schumaker and it truly touched my heart. If I would of won, the plan was to donate the ENTIRE $20,000.00 to the Jessie Rees Foundation! Win or lose, I#39;d also be giving away a free tattoo to one lucky person I#39;ll randomly select from a list of voter e-mails when I get them. If the winner of the tattoo decides against the tattoo due to any reasons, I#39;ll personally donate more money towards the cause!

Unfortunately, I didn#39;t win the Grand Prize, but on a positive note I got third place which was still in the green! Third place was $1500 bucks, we wrote a tax free check to the foundation. I wish I could have done more but it#39;s all over and again thank you to everyone that voted for me!

I would like it if it didn#39;t stop here, if you are looking for an amazing place to donate to a great cause or to learn more about this great foundation please visit: www.negu.org

This video is about 7 minutes long but its worth watching! https://www.youtube.com/user/negujess

Thanks Again!

Mike DeVries: Inked Up World Tour

03/06/14

Voting time has arrived! I am extremely excited and honored to be a part of the second annual Rockstar Inked Up World Tour alongside 11 other very talented tattoo artists! Please take a moment to click this link www.InkedUpWorldTour.com and cast your vote for your favorite can art. All you have to do is click on the art you want to vote for, enter your email address, and click "Vote for this Artist."

Here#39;s a picture of my art laid out on a Rockstar can! Irsquo;ve got some stiff competition, so I definitely need your help and it only takes a second to vote!

Win or lose, as a thank you to the people that vote for me, I#39;ll be giving away a free tattoo to one lucky voter at the end of the competition! The winner will be picked at random from the list of voters I#39;ll recieve from Rockstar towards the end of October. You have the option of voting more than once! Everyday you can vote again which will give you a better chance at winning a free tattoo by me! The lucky winner of the free tattoo will have to arrange their own travel and hotel accommodations.

The winner will receive a free tattoo that can be completed start to finish in one day (approximately 5-6 hours of tattoo time). If yoursquo;re under the age of 18 and you win, you will receive one of my original 16"x20" oil paintings including a custom frame.

Irsquo;m really looking forward to my tour stop in Calgary Canada in October!

Thanks so much for reading and an even bigger THANK YOU for voting for me!

Inked Up World Tour

Mike DeVries: New Books! The Coloring Book Project, 2nd Edition and Zombie Caricatures

01/06/14

Memento Publishing is pleased to announce the addition of two new amazing books! "The Coloring Book Project, 2nd Edition" and "Zombie Caricatures: Exaggerations and Infections" Both books are Now Available!

The Coloring Book Project, 2^nd Edition:

The second installment of this wonderful book brings together inspiration and cleverness from an outstanding cast of 185 artists from around the world. They have contributed their own amazing drawing, giving you the freedom to bring them to life with your own artistic vision. With 400 pages of captivating designs to color and activities to execute, artists can delve into the pages full of inspiring artwork, and break away into an imaginative world. This softcover book is 400 pages and is 8.5 x 11. That#39;s right... "400 pages!" Published by Memento Publishing.

Click here to order your very own copy!

A portion of the contributing artists are Greg "Craola" Simkins, Jeff Ensminger, Josh Duffy, Roman Abrego, Justin Hartman, Timothy Boor, Mike DeVries, Mario Rosenau, Cory Norris, Brett Herman, Mike De Masi, Durb Morrison, Don McDonald, Jason Stephan, Sung Song, Steve Morris, Katelyn Crane, London Reese, Monte Agee, Alvin Chong, Frank La Natra, Gary Dunn, Liz Cook, Nick Mitchell, Teniele Sadd, Tim Mcevoy, Nathan Ota and many more!

Zombie Caricatures: Exaggerations and Infections:

The content of this book showcases the work of some of the best caricature artists in the world. Sean Gardner and Nick Mitchell have managed to take something that is super difficult and make it look effortless. It takes a different type of artist to be able to pull off a great caricature. Not only do you have to capture the likeness of each victim, but you also have to figure out what it is that makes them unique and stand out in their own way. Then, you have to figure out a way to bend those unique features as far as you can without losing the essence of what makes that individual who they are.

Nick and Sean have not only managed to tweak the hell out of every person they draw and keep their likeness, but they do it while simultaneously throwing axes through their heads, lacerating their jugulars, and slinging blood all over the place. This book also includes some tutorials on how they do it! Hard Bound, 160 Full Color Pages 8.5 x 11 and published by Memento Publishing.

Click here to order your very own copy!

Mike DeVries: Tattoo Extremities Is Now Available!

11/27/12

Tattoo Extremities: Artistic Focus on the Head, Hands, Neck and Feet

Now Available!

Tattoo Extremities is a High Quality, Hardcover, Coffee Table Book Published by Memento Publishing with 240 full color pages that is 10 inches by 10 inches in size. Tattoo Extremities Features 170 Tattoo Artists with Over 800 photos!

Only $49.99 Click Here To Order Your Copy Today

Placement of tattoo art is an important facet of each design and has the power to turn each piece into an extraordinary aesthetic experience. Throughout the years, the extremities of the body have been utilized to tell stories, depict ritualistic significance, and serve as the canvas for exhibiting grand artistic projects. Though not all tattoo collectors choose to decorate their hands, heads, and feet, many of those who do expose the world to some of the tattoo industry#39;s finest accomplishments - proudly displaying their artwork for all to see. This book features an extensive body of tattoo work from tattooists around the globe. These talented artisans provide us with distinct styles, genres, and creativity, all inked upon the far-reaching limbs of the body. Enjoy an intriguing artistic journey that honors those bold enough to wear the ink and the artists skilled enough to make their imaginative concepts come to life.

Here is a portion of the artists that have tattoo work featured in Tattoo Extremities... Nick Baxter, Jeff Ensminger, Bob Tyrrell, Paul Booth, Guy Aitchison, Jesse Smith, Stefano Alcantara, Mike DeVries, Roman Abrego, Sean Herman, Josh Woods, Myke Chambers, Jim Sylvia, Dan Hazelton, DJ Minor, John Anderton, Jasmin Austin, Jeremy Miller, Kyle Cotterman, Timmy B, Larry Brogon, Jeremiah Barba, Ben Corn, Carson Hill, Cory Norris, Tim Kern, London Reese, Russ Abbott, Christian Perez, Uncle Allan, Sweet Laraine, Jeff Zuck, Johnny Jackson, Tutti Serra, Ron Meyers, Cory Ferguson, Andy Engel, Josh Duffy, Shawn Barber, Franco Vescovi, Carlos Rojas, James Kern, Mick Squires, Kore Flatmo, Steve Byrne, Petri Syjala, Ty McEwen, Kirk Alley, Timothy Boor, Ryan Hadley, Jess Yen, Jo Harrison, Don Mcdonald, Aaron Bell, Daniel Chashoudian, Juan Salgado, Jason Stephan, Gunnar, Dan Smith, Bugs, Jamie Parker, Brett Olsen, Steve Morris, Fabz, Marc Durrant, Byron Drechsler, Phil Robertson, and many more!

Mike DeVries: The Coloring Book Project Contest

06/12/12

THE COLORING BOOK PROJECT CONTEST

We are so excited about the positive feedback rolling in about The Coloring Book Project. Because of your overwhelming support for the newest addition to the Memento library, we have decided to do something fun to celebrate. Itrsquo;s our token of thanks to our awesome readers and patrons, and we hope that you will get involved for a chance at some great prizes.

Itrsquo;s time to let your creativity soar and earn a chance at winning a tattoo-lovers dream. Crack out the crayons, markers, and artistic supplies to color up a masterpiece for The Coloring Book Project contest. The rules are simple, but the reward is huge!

Have you ever hoped to collect a beautiful piece from tattoo maestro Mike DeVries? Well now is your chance. All you need to do is purchase a copy of The Coloring Book Project, find your favorite page inside to whip up a wondrous creation, and then go to town coloring and beautifying that designated design into something imaginative and magnificent.

Enter your finished and colored page in the contest and you just might win the jackpot!

PRIZES:

1st Place/Grand Prize:

Winner receives a free tattoo by Mike DeVries!

The tattoo must be a piece that can be completed in one day; approximately six hours of tattoo time.

The winner will receive a round-trip plane ticket to Los Angeles, California; and will also receive hotel accommodations for a two-night stay in southern California, near the MD Tattoo Studio in Northridge, California.

2nd Place/Runner Up:

The second place winner will receive copies of ALL of the Memento Publishing books, including:

- Animal Ink

- Cranial Visions

- Tattoo Prodigies

- With the Light of Truth

- and an additional copy of The Coloring Book Project

***If the winner is under the legal age to get tattooed (18 years old in the US)

They will receive a framed 16" x 20" original oil painting by Mike DeVries (details to be discussed with Mike DeVries as to the focus of the painting)

and a $500 gift card to their favorite local art store.

RULES

Here are the rules; be sure that you follow them so you are not disqualified:

- Get creative!

- Utilize crayons, colored pencils, markers, pens, graphite, etc., to color a page from The Coloring Book Project book.

- Each artist needs to upload a clear photograph or scan of the page they are submitting for the contest and email it to: books@mementopublishing.com

- When you email the photo or scan of the artwork please provide your name, age and contact info.

- Do NOT rip the page out of the book, please leave colored artwork intact inside The Coloring Book Project book (if your piece is chosen as a winner, you will be required to mail the actual book with the colored page to Mike DeVries so that it can be verified that it was not a photocopy - the book will be mailed back to you as soon as it is verified).

- No photocopies allowed: submissions must be inside an original Coloring Book Project book.

-Getting your artist buddy to try and win you a tattoo will not count. Prize is not transferable!

- It only takes one to win, but each artist is allowed to enter up to 10 colored pages to the contest.

- Bonus Points: Mike is giving an extra 5 points to anyone who colors his page of artwork, which can be found on page 164 of The Coloring Book Project.

- Submissions will be posted on The The Coloring Book Project Facebook page, and/or the Memento Publishing Facebook page so donrsquo;t wait until the last minute to submit...send them as soon as you color them for exposure and accolades from your friends and fellow artisans.

- Submission deadline is January 1, 2013.

JUDGING

- Artwork will be judged and scored using a simple 1-100 point grading system (*high school flashbacks, anyone?).

- Judging will be done by Mike DeVries (with occasional input from a few of his artist friends if tie-breaker opinions are necessary). Mike will make the final call and announce the official winner.

- Winner will be announced on January 12, 2013.

Mike DeVries: The Coloring Book Project

04/11/12

The Coloring Book Project: A Collection by 100 Artists From Around The World

215 Pages

Softcover Book

A new book published by Memento Publishing

Only $25.00

Artists of all ages are invited to add their own color and creativity to the pages found within The Coloring Book Project: A Collection by 100 Artists from Around the World. This wonderfully imaginative book brings together inspiration and ingenuity from an all-star cast of artists, each contributing their own enchanting sketches, and then handing them off to you to complete with your own touch of artistic magic. With 215 pages of designs to color and activities to execute, colorists can dive into the pages full of tattoo-related artwork and escape to a creative world through their pencils, markers, and crayons. The Coloring Book Project compositions are not intended as tattoo flash, but rather, pay homage to the ink industry and are perfect tools to bring out the artist in you!

A portion of the contributing artists are Don McDonald, Gunnar, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Durb Morrison, Mike DeVries, Jason Stephan, Roman, Josh Duffy, Katelyn Crane, Jeff Johnson, London, Jamie Lee Parker, Sung Song, Steve Morris, Timothy Boor, Timmy B, Whitney Lenox, Mario Rosenau, Kyle Cotterman, Ty McEwen, Danny Black, Brett Herman, Andy Engel, DJ Minor, Jeremy Miller, Julian Zeff, Shawn Williams, Hilary Jane, and many more!!

Click Here to Order You Copy Today!

Mike DeVries: Animal Ink: Exploring the World's Wildlife Through Tattoo Art

01/05/12

I#39;m very excited to announce that Animal Ink: Exploring the World#39;s Wildlife Through Tattoo Art is now Available! This high-quality 11" x 8.5" hardcover book is brought to you by Memento Publishing and features the work of an all-star list of Tattoo Artists.

Animal Ink: Exploring the World#39;s Wildlife Through Tattoo Art, is a feast for the eyes and is brimming with inspiration. Featuring 304 full-color pages, this artistic beauty not only contains tattoo work from 160 talented tattoo artists, but in addition, includes 62 stories about specific animal tattoos with details, meanings, and inspiration from the collectors who wear the ink and the artists who inked them.

Animal designs have appeared throughout history in all facets of the art world, so it#39;s no surprise that utilizing animals#39; beauty, strength, and grace has been a large focus within the genre of tattoo art. For those seeking animal tattoos, there is an endless array of styles, creativity, and artists to choose from and Animal Ink encompasses and celebrates these many different displays within its pages by featuring over 1,500 tattoos from creatures of the wild kingdom. Click here to order your copy today!

Mike DeVries: With The Light of Truth

10/03/11

With The Light Of Truth Straight Edge

When Dan Smith approached Memento to publish his pride and joy, we were thrilled. While I#39;m not Straight Edge by any means (though one of my Memento staff members is), his book (aka WTLOT) is fascinating to me; and it actually made my wife and I consider being Straight Edge for a minute.

While working on this project, there were many times that I wished I was Straight Edge, just so I could have been in this outstanding publication. The book itself is not trying to convert anyone, but all-in-all it has some amazing eye candy which comes in the form of top-notch tattoos, artwork, and messages. It is an impressive book and I really think that readers will enjoy delving into the pages.

The interview questions and profiles in this book are very uplifting and present a positive outlook on life, which can further be seen through each of the featured artisan#39;s accomplishments. Each artist has their own profile, with interviews, a photo of themselves, and a page of artwork which was created specifically for this book. There is also a gallery of each participant#39;s tattoos to follow their profile.

With The Light of Truth is published by Memento Publishing and was compiled by Dan Smith. 13 inches by 9 inches. 256 full-color pages. Hardcover, with a gorgeous front cover that features gold foil embossed on black saifu cloth; gold gilded edges; and a black ribbon bookmark. Each book comes shrink-wrapped. To top it all off, it#39;s only 50 bucks!

Mike DeVries: Cranial Visions SoftCover Edition

07/27/11

Excited to announce that Cranial Visions: Exploring The Skull Through Artistic Interpretation, is now also available in a Softcover Edition!

Cranial Visions is a high quality, coffee table book published by Memento Publishing that is 8 inches wide by 12 inches tall, all 240 pages are printed in full color, featuring 258 artists with over 800 photos!!! Buy Now

The fascinating and grim history of the skull has been a forceful subject matter throughout the ages. Maintaining prominence in the scientific and medical fields, it is also commonly interpreted through artistic endeavors, tracing back as far as creative collections have been recorded. This book features an immense volume of work which highlights the skull in all sorts of mediums, bringing together artists and works from all walks of life. Readers are invited to explore the fascinating and macabre world of the cranium-cetered theme. A spellbinding journey told through chromatically brilliant photos and words; this book is sure to awaken the mind and senses...

Chapters Include: Tattoos, Paintings, Sketches amp; Drawings, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Graffiti, Photography, and Skullptures...

Mike DeVries: Tattoo Conventions

07/24/11

Updated my Tattoo Convention info page. Added a few new conventions I#39;ll be attending and one seminar that I#39;ll be putting on in 2012, more details on that will be posted soon. If your interested in getting tattooed at one of these events, please email me through the contact link...Thanks

Mike DeVries: Eye Lost LE Prints

07/15/11

Running low on these Limited Edition Prints."Eye Lost" Pick one up before there all gone. Limited run of only 60. Signed and numbered. 10 inches by 7 inches on canvas. 60 Bucks.

Mike DeVries: Introducing the 4 oz. bottle of Stencil Stuff

05/11/11

We are excited to announce the launch of our new mini bottles of Stencil Stuff. Same great Stuff! Half the size, half the price. Only $10.00 Perfect travel size and more affordable to try it out and see for yourself what the hype is all about. Thank you to everyone that uses Stencil Stuff and thanks for all the great feedback you have given us throughout the years. Available now in the online store and at www.Stencilstuff.net

Mike DeVries: Animal Ink and Tattoo Extremities

04/10/11

Dear Tattoo Artists,

This post is to let you know about two new book projects that Memento Publishing is working on in collaboration with Mike DeVries and Jinxi Caddel ...and we need your help and submissions to make it outstanding!

We have already received some amazing tattoo work and we are looking forward to collecting and viewing some more. Thank you to those that have already submitted your tattoos!

These new endeavors seek to further delve into the exquisite and acclaimed work of tattooists from around the world, with two areas of concentration.

1) Tattoo Extremities: Artistic Focus on the Head, Hands, and Feet

This book will focus on three specific tattoo art placements:

- Head
- Hands
- Feet

The project will include finished tattoo work that was completed on the aforementioned areas of the body and we are searching for beautiful photos to include in the book. We are looking for all different types of tattoo styles; in both color, or black and grey. No limitations, except for the location on the body. Submissions can be previously finished work or may include something specifically designed for this project.

- Head work can include neck tattoos if they are connected to the head design.
- Hand tattoos can include finger and knuckle tattoos.
- Tattoos on the feet can include ankle or toe work if the tattoo connects to the foot design.

The book will be approximately 240 pages in length, and be a hard-bound, high-quality, internationally-distributed, coffee table book.

2) Animal Ink: Exploring the Worldrsquo;s Wildlife Through Tattoo Art

This book will focus on animals in various forms, including: mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and birds.

We are looking for all types of animals from wild to domestic/pets (dogs, cats, birds, horses, etc.), sea creatures, farm animals, etc.

We are seeking completed tattoo accomplishments in many genres, such as: realistic, traditional, cartoon-style (New School), Japanese, bio-mech, abstract, full-color, black and grey, etc.

In Regards to Both Book Projects:

**Please note that NOT all images submitted will be used. We will be ldquo;collecting and selecting,rdquo; so submitting does not guarantee a spot in the book - but the only way to be considered is to send us what yoursquo;ve got. Present as many photos as you#39;d like. Each artist will be given credit in the published book with either their name near the picture or in the index.

**We would love to give every participant a free copy of the book, but due to the volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee this. After all of the images have been received, Mike and I will sit down and choose the top 30 artists (for each book) who will receive a free copy. This is in no way intended to be perceived as a contest and we wish there was a way to accommodate everyone. Many important factors will be reviewed during the book selection process, including: sending photos in a timely fashion, inclusion of accompanying release form, outstanding art, variety of images sent, etc.

Images can be submitted via email to:

books@jinxiboo.com

Or to send a disc through snail mail, please address to:

Memento Publishing
c/o Jinxi Caddel
12672 Limonite Avenue, Suite 3E #260
Corona, CA 92880

Please send high quality/high resolution images only.

Be sure to include the following information with your submission:

-Artist who completed the work
- Release Form - please print out, sign, and mail to Corona address c/o Jinxi Caddel listed directly above

*Link to download Release Form:
http://www.jinxiboo.com/forms/

**Submissions must be received by May 15th, 2011.

Thanks for reading!

Mike DeVries: Australia Tattoo Convention

02/07/11

Excited to be heading back down to Australia! This time I'll be attending the 3rd annual Sydney Tattoo amp; Body Art Expo. March 11-13th 2011. I'll also be holding a seminar that gives an inside to how I create the tattoos that I do. For more info and to sign up Click this link that takes you to the conventions website .Seminar is Sunday March 13th at 10am. See ya there! http://www.tattooexpo.com.au/site/seminars/mikedevries.html

Mike DeVries: Get Real with Mike DeVries: Animal Style

02/07/11

I am happy to present my new two-disk DVD that really outdoes my previous instructional DVD. This one features: higher all-around quality, more camera angles, better music, and essentially real-time editing. The informative instruction covers topics such as: Photoshop techniques to apply to tattooing, placement, stenciling, set-up, machines, needles, my palette and ink choices, color mixing; and most importantly, up-to-date tattooing techniques that encompass what I do best.

In this DVD I explain each step as I am executing it, rather than providing voice- overs done at a later time. In my opinion, it is much more effective to explain things as I go, as I'm in the right frame of mind tattooing that specific piece, which makes it pertinent to that given piece of instruction. This time around I decided to use coil machines, which are a bit more timeless. I also thought more viewers might prefer seeing me use coils, even though I am currently using Stigma machines. Regardless of which machine I use though, I consistently tattoo the same way.

I chose to tattoo a full-color gorilla for this DVD, from start to finish, explaining new ideas and tricks throughout the process. Animals, portraits, and realism go hand-in-hand and you can apply many things I talk about in this DVD to what you already know. I hope that in the end you can personally create something new with fresh, imaginative ideas and take your tattooing skills to new levels.

I am very excited about releasing this and hope you enjoy it and gain some new insight. This DVD is for the professional tattooer or apprentice who is learning in a legitimate tattoo shop. It is meant to boost your already-existing skills and give you some new components to consider the next time you approach a realistic tattoo. When ordering this DVD please specify the shop that you work at, so it saves on time (to eliminate the need for us to either write you back or search your name on the Internet to verify that you work at a tattoo shop). Total running time: Disk 1: 3 hours 38 minutes; Disk 2: 3 hours 13 minutes. This new tattoo DVD is now in Stock!