Ben Venom

What can I say? Ben Venom is an amazing talent. Originally from Georgia, this artist is attempting to reinvent his southern identity. He hand sews what I would like to call "Venom Nation" flags. He also makes tobacco dip cans. His art hits a certain spot with me yet it is hard to explain. I'll let him do it! Check out his website: www.benvenom.com

Music

Tattoo Expo Competition

This is from several weeks ago. But it finally got edited. Like the music? I met a guy named Matt Tillman from a shop in Hayward...this is his band's music. Once I get the name I'll post it. It has already gotten 300 views on imeem.com. I'm very excited. Check it out...there is some good stuff. Can't wait till next year!! All you tattoo artists better check out imeem and get your stuff on their. Your public awaits you.

Rex Nickles

Rex Nickles is a talented 20 yr old living in Daytona. The characters that he's created are shocking, yet endearing. I might have him in my show in July in San Francisco. Check him out on imeem.com: http://profile.imeem.com/Uf62L8.

OurArtSite.com

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What's our big idea? After years of wandering the internet for good artists' sites, we were tired of coming up short. Most sites of any quality were overly exclusive; others were too stagnant and never updated, or just impossible to find. We wanted there to be a single, complete and constantly evolving source for the art community online — OUR ART SITE DOT COM is exactly that."

MadElephant Jewelry

Just showing off.

Kevin Earl Taylor

His concepts are brilliant. Based of the psychological test called "Rorschach", Kevin very precisely spills or drops coffee onto paper. Becoming the patient, he then draws what he sees. For more information on Kevin Taylor, visit his website: www.kevinearltaylor.com

Sean Barber @ The Shooting Gallery May 5th!

Sean Barber will be having a solo show at The Shooting Gallery on May 5th. The Shooting Gallery is located at 839 Larkin St. here in San Francisco. I am super excited about this show because he will be exhibiting new works from his tattooed portraits series. Sean Barber works mainly from pictures of artists that are tattooed. His skills are incredible and astounding and his personality matches. If you live in the city, please check out his show. I hope he likes sour skittles.