January 2012
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New York 1980 →
Bushwick circa 1980, looking pretty much the same
Check out this great collection of New York City photographs by Steven Siegel. He started taking these pictures in the 1980’s, when New York City was a different place. When the streets were filled with homeless people and open drug dealing. When you couldn’t stop at a red light without being assaulted by ten different people wanting...
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Julio Pardo x Amanda Merten
Both of these folks are friends of the shop, but even if they weren’t there photography is still worth checking out. Photo show and zine release party with Amanda Merten and Julio Pardo tonight from 7-10 at the Trumbull Studios in Brooklyn NYC. Show curated by Ripe.
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Fubiz Award: Evan Owen Dennis →
We’re so excited for Evan Owen Dennis who created the NY Adorned - Tradition short film with us. He’s been nominated for a well deserved Fubiz Award. His creative vision and his resourcefulness made him a dream to work with. If you haven’t seen it yet, go see the film and then vote for him. Click the title link to read a great interview about his process.
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Guest Artist: Eric Jones
Eric Jones will be guesting with us from February 3rd - 11th. This guy is a killer tattooer, so call James or Josh at 212-473-0007 to get his schedule and see him while he’s here.
December 2011
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NYA's Annual Vacation
New Year’s Day in Japan is a preparation day to welcome toshigami (年神), the new year’s god. Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight to repent all 108 of the bonnō (煩悩), defilements, which people are said to have in their minds. This tradition is called joya no kane (除夜の鐘) which means “bell rings on new year eve’s night.”
New York Adorned will be...
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Happy Holidays
New York Adorned will be closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day. We will pick up all presents left outside the door on December 26th. Happy Holidays!
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Party People
Here are a few snaps from our joint New York Adorned / Love Adorned Karaoke Holiday party. We sang to each other all night long and toasted to another year well done. Secret Karaoke Superstars - you know who you are - an especially loud round of applause goes to you.
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Sword Making
Brad Stevens
Found this GREAT video about traditional Japanese Sword Making. Check it out and then check out Brad Stevens’ impressive Japanese Sword tattoo. Sutekina!
November 2011
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NYA Flash Walls
Eagle, Diamond and Storm Cloud by Damion Ross
If you look closely at the walls of New York Adorned, you’ll notice that we’ve started building a sort of living Flash collection from our artists. Using Gold Ink paint pens, they are slowly covering the space one drawing at a time.
Traditional Japanese Hanya by Kris Magnotti
NYA Rose by Brad Stevens
Tibetan Style Flower by...
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Happy Thanksgiving
We will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, to celebrate Thanksgiving. Enjoy your feasts and we’ll see you on Friday!
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October 2011
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Guest Artist: Javier Rodriguez
Javier Rodriguez is visting us from Barcelona! He’ll be guesting at the shop from November 13th -17th and he’s filling up fast, so call now to book some time: 212-473-0007.
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Quetzali Jewelry
New pieces in from Quetzali Jewelry for ears of all sizes. Based in Mexico City, Quetzali creates earrings inspired by indigenous designs with a modern twist, each one unique and made by hand. In nahuati “quetzali” means “beautiful,” which remains the driving force behind the company.
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Artists on Art: Yoni Zilber
Sketch by Yoni Zilber
Yoni will be giving a talk at the Rubin Museum on Friday, October 21st as part of their “Artists on Art” lecture series. In conversation with Assistant Curator Beth Citron, speakers from New York and international contemporary art scenes interact with and informally discuss the rich artistic traditions of the Himalayas and surrounding regions in relation to...
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Birthday Motz
Happy Birthday James Motz! You’re a saint.
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NYA Instagram
New York Adorned is now on Instagram! Follow us at “newyorkadorned” to see pictures of our artists’ work as it comes off the table and into the world.
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Suzannah Wainhouse for New York Adorned
Stop by and check out the new line of stretched ear jewelry that Suzannah Wainhouse is making exclusively for NY Adorned. Her’s is first in a series of designer lines being put out by NY Adorned. Stay tuned..
September 2011
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Top Spot In Town →
Racked has listed us as Number 1 in yesterday’s Top Tattoo Shop list. We super appreciate the love, but they forgot to mention 2 of the best: Smith St Tattoo and Kings Ave. Follow the title link to read the review and learn about some of the other notable shops in the area.
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13 Female Tattooers You Should Know About →
Virginia has just been included in this great article about Female Tattooers. Follow the title link for the whole interview from Virg and 12 other great ladies.
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Flash For Japan →
SO many good tattooers involved in this project - a ton of New York Adorned family, alumni and just generally great artists. Do your part for this worthy cause. Your walls will thank you for it.
Follow the title link for the book…
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Guest Artist: Rory Keating
We’re very excited to have Rory Keating sitting in with us next week. It’s a rare American that specializes and beautifully executes this style of tattooing. Call James or Josh at 212.473.0007 to book in.
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August 2011
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DAMION HAS A BIRTHDAY
Our sweet Damion Ross turned 21 this Sunday and all were gathered near for his surprise birthday party in Brooklyn. In between bouts of cake and burlesque we learned 40 fun facts about Damion: did you know he loves Count Chocula and Coco Choco Cheerios? It’s true. Happy Birthday dude and many more to come!!
Photos by Evan Owen Dennis
Damion and Hannah, the mistress of ceremonies
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GUEST ARTIST: DAN BYTHEWOOD
Dan Bythewood of Regeneration Tattoo in Allston, MA will be guesting with us from August 26th to the 28th. Call James at 212-473-0007 or email info@nyadorned.com to put your name on his list.
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For The Love of Gold →
“YES the price of gold is crazy ($1,728 per OUNCE when we wrote this sentence), but it’s always a good idea to invest in something during an unpredictable economy, especially something so beautiful! The price has been steadily rising over the last year, and more than doubled during that time. Have you thought about why gold is so important? It’s one of the oldest trading resources and the...
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Aidan Has a Posse!
There are few people in life that walk the long haul with you. And even fewer people that see enough in you when you are starting out to invest their personal time to convince the world that you are someone to look at and believe in. Bob Seeger Jr is a man that I met many years ago when Sean Vasquez, Andrea Elston and I moved the Original East Side Ink from St Marks Pl to 2 St in 1994. It...
July 2011
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Moving On
It’s been a good run, but on Tuesday our piercing operation will be closing at Love Adorned for their permanent move to 2nd Ave. We won’t be doing any piercings for the day, but will be back in full swing at New York Adorned on Wednesday. Onward and upward!
Also, moving with us is Katelyn, the newest member of our piercing team. She and the piercers will be seeing you at 2nd Ave!
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WatchWe’ve written on this blog in the past about Smith Street Tattoo. We also posted the 1st part of this 3 part video series on Dan Santoro on our Facebook page on July 13. Here is the 2nd part, phenomenally produced by Chris Grosso and Lauren Cynamon. Dan is a true folk artist and one hell of a guy. We are proud to have him be a part of New York Adorned’s extended family. Stay tuned for...
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Jack Dracula by Diane Arbus →
“Jack Dracula, the Marked Man, is embellished with 306 tattoos (estimated value: $6000), and although this work-in-progress conspicuously distinguishes him, he is living in seclusion and I have solemnly sworn not to reveal his whereabouts” - Diane Arbus in Harper’s Bazaar, 1961. (Click here for the Sang Bleu blog and the rest of the article)
Diane Arbus was a renowned New York City...
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Brad Speaks/Tweets →
Check out this interview that Brad “Tiger Beat” Stevens did on Tattoo Snob. And besides being a great tattooer, his twitter feed is also extremely funny. Follow him!
June 2011
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Dolfun →
Amputee Dolphin Tattoo = SCARY + AMAZING all at once