Works by the artists from the epic Skull & Sword tattoo shop located here in San Francisco are showing works at FFDG. Stop in and view the show this week. Hours: Wed thru Sat (1-6pm). Below is a taste.
Here's a little taste of work by the artists of the world famous The Skull and Sword tattoo shop who open their show at San Francisco's FFDG on Friday, May 17th (7-10pm).
Below are a series of videos on Grime for Vice's Tattoo Age produced in 2011. Fascinating look at one of the greatest tattoo artists alive today.
In the first installment of Grime's series we hear from tattoo luminaries, Civ and Chris O'Donnell, as they try to put in perspective how revered and unique Grime's style is. We meet the other tattooers at Grime's shop, Skull and Sword, and learn how they too, strive to be constantly evolving in their tattooing.
Grime gives a little back story on how he transitioned from a young skateboarder who thought his future was in mathematics in Grand Junction, Colorado, to one of the world's most accomplished tattooers.
In a more personal look at Grime, we hear about how he has self published two books based on his personal art and journal writings. We also learn of his need to constantly create in order be self satisfied.
Last Friday was the opening of Shinkansen Conspiracy at 111 Minna, a group show curated by Last Gasp, the largest and oldest publishers and purveyors of underground books and comics in the world. Works by Shawn Barber, Clayton Bros, Kevin Taylor, David Choong Lee, Henry Lewis, Jay Howell, and many others.
We were there early and left early before, what we imagine, was a good time later on. High fives to Last Gasp for not only being in business for over 40 years, but doing a damn great job.
For over 40 years Lasp Gasp has been publishing the art, writing and photography of the underground. Over the years they have published, and in some cases brought to light, some of the most respected and talented artists working today, including R. Crumb, Justin Green, Bill Griffith, Mark Ryden, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Frank Kozik, Todd Schorr, Winston Smith, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Williams, and countless others.
We're going to be in LA this weekend, so if anyone gets some pics and wants to share, please hit us up: contact(at)fecalface.com --> bound to be a most epic evening. We're bummed to miss it.
SF based Henry Lewis invited a few friends over to his studio last weekend before he shipped his paintings down to Los Angeles for his solo show “The Absence of Light” @Corey Helford Gallery opening this Saturday, March 19th.
Here's a taste of his recent work and say howdy to a few of the fine folks who stopped by.
111 Minna unleashes their 50th Sketch Tuesdays tonight... Artists draw live while you enjoy adult beverages w/ friends --> Watch them draw, then buy it off the wall for insane low prices (Christmas gifts?!). See it, like it, own it. Always a good time, and tonight the lineup consists of artists like: Henry Lewis, Jason Vivona, Adam 5100, John Casey, and many others. ~details.
Last Thursday we were able to catch a few openings after an exhausting day of playing hooky on one of the nicest days of the year. Eric Otto @Fabric 8, Stanley Donwood @Fifty24SF, Jeremiah Jenkins & Josh Short @Ever Gold, and then down to 111 Minna for the group tattoo show, Everyday featuring works from Mike Davis, Mike Giant, Ryan Scott Shaffer, Juan Puente, Regino Gonzales, Daniel Albrigo, Shawn Barber, Henry Lewis, Don Edward Hardy and Edu Cerro.
SF tattoo and painting champs team up for a great show at FFDG. Mike Davis owns Everlasting Tattoo and explores other mediums outside oils which he's accustomed. Both artists' works are in gouache... Henry Lewis tattoos at San Francisco renowned Skull and Sword Tattoo.
