First Round Draft Pick

Let's take it back to day, 6 months before I started inkin', when the prospect of tattooing and my first machine was presented to me by man, Twig Sparks (Hart & Huntington, Inked),  who said I could make a killing doing flash with way the I draw. However, it wasn't until 8 years later, I finally got inspired to pursue my fortune as a flash artist as well as tattooist.

With that being said,  Two years ago I introduced my first two volumes of flash entitled, "Black Book: Images form the Urban. Vol. 1 & 2, which featured in Urban Ink last year and was the best seller at Unimax Tattoo Supply (Canal St. New York) last Summer. So, if you didn't get a chance to purchase from me, you can get individual pieces (over 40) from Tattoo Johnny from my page. 

http://www.tattoojohnny.com/Sky+Davison

Or, you can still order Vol. 2 online from me, but once they're gone, I may not print any more. The good news is, is that I'm working on a collection just for the ladies entitled "Something for the Ladies."

So, stay tuned, folks.  

Asap Rocky Album Release Review.

Well, today is the long awaited release of Asap Rocky's "Long Live ASAP" As somebody just introduced to his music, I can't really give an in depth review of what I think so here's an article of what the LA Times thinks.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-asap-rocky-album-review20130115,0,5088678.story

Also, as part of my ongoing Celebrity Amalgamations Series I had to rep Harlem with this Asap Rocky /Micheal Jackson Thriller Werewolf combo.

Till the Season...

Happy Holidays everyone! Tis the season once more.

...and the gift giving begins again as well.

Are you still looking for that unique gift for that special someone? (Sounds like a jewelry commercial, right?)

Well, here's an idea... How about the gift of ink? Since I'm sure you've never given this gift before, your friends, family, co-workers, wives and mistresses will all be surprised and astonished at you for your unique thoughtfulness.

Anyway... Here's how it works. You purchase a $50 Think Before You Ink Gift Certificate by selecting the button on the right, as you can see. However, be sure to click the PayPal button and not the picture above it, then PayPal will direct you thru the rest.

Once you pay, you let us know who you are and who the recipient is and any small sentiment you would like to share thru either email or text. Once I receive your gift order, I will contact you to confirm

Then all they have to do is just show I.D. at the shop and they can receive their $50.00 tattoo or $50.00 off any tattoo.

Again, Happy Safe Holidays to everyone from Sky and the entire staff at Think Before You Ink.

Election 2012 - Moving Forward

As many of you know, ...

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I can't count how many times clients come to me with a picture form the net requesting "original" work, but they want it to look that picture. HELLO! That's not original. 

SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE has that same idea no matter what style it's done in. Praying hands will always be praying hands. 

But what if you could have something that represents YOU. Something that WOULD be...

OFFICALLY ORIGINAL!

I'm sure you've seen these crests or ones like it. Well, these all tell a stories about either a family bloodline, a civilization, or a manufacturer. So, what if you had your own "crest that represents

YOUR story. YOUR personal "Visual Biography"    

 

Fallen Angel into the Muse-ik.

                        

        

Here's an example of one I finished for a client this past Spring. He told me all he wanted was an angel falling and to 'just do me' for the rest. Because we've known each other since high school, I pretty much knew what he would like to go with it. So, that's what came out.

So, now that you've learned how to become  "Officially Original"

call me and let's start today.

216-269-8849 / 718-361-6079

sky759@thinkbeforeyouink.com

On Stage with The Roots

As some of you may know from last weeks posts on Instagram for those following me, that the Roots were in town performing at Studio Square's Beer Garden in Long Island City, Queens. It was my first time there for a performance and was pleasantly surprised at all the open space yet intimate surroundings making for easy access to the stage. Knowing at least that much, I launched a plan the night before to create a piece of art in honor of them and somehow get close enough to present it to them, with the possibility of chopping' it up with them as I had once upon a time in my open mic days) after the set.

Unfortunately after staying up all night completing the project and with a heavy appointment load the next day, I wasn't able to stay for the whole set. However, I was able to get back stage, with the assistance of some understanding, 3 times my size, security staff members who seemed eager to help me complete my mission.

So, there I was waiting with the piece held high, for Black Thought's (the lead vocalist/MC) attention.
As he sipped water at the top of the stage stairs, he glance over and I saw the excitement in his face as he motioned for me to hand to him on stage. And the rest is in the slideshow pics. Check it!

Slide Show

Black Thought receiving the painting, "Illadelph"

                     

Black Thought on stage in front of the piece.

Another Element Has Fallen into Place.

First, I'd like to thank all my loyal clients and faithful followers. I truly could not have gotten this far without your support and encouragement. But up until now, I've only been preparing for all the ideal elements to fall in place.

Some of you may know that I live in Brooklyn, but originally from Cleveland (the home of this year's NBA ring bearer, I might add), and like "Bron-Bron," I too, had to seek my champion ship ring elsewhere.  Cleveland for me was like a boot camp training style of living if you were in the art community. It let you know right away if you were cut out to be ANY kind of artist or if you should just settle down and work for Cleveland Clinic Hopsitals or Progressive (which by the way, are great jobs there IF you can get one).

New York has been the proving ground I had to perform in and prove something to myself in before I decide to take on the world...

As far as those elements? Well, I think another may just have fallen into place... A studio! Thas major for me. I definitely need a place I can stretch out all my talents, not just tattooing, and accomplish a specific mission which was the overwhelming motivation to move here.

So without bending your ear too much. I'd like to introduce the THINK BEFORE YOU INK STUDIO members..      

                      

For more information on what we're up to this Summer in the lab, check the TBYI link on your right or email me at sky759@thinkbeforeyouink.com for questions and scheduling.

The tattoo loft right above the art gallery and merchandise area.