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News Article Profiling Witch City Ink!
Recently, local Emerson College graduate student, Josh Couillard, stopped by our shop to ask us a few questions, check out the art, and interview owner/artist Natan Alexander. Josh's article profiles the growth of custom tattoos, the development and direction of our shop, and how a pre-existing and sturdy foundation in fine art is absolutely essential
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Listen to Natan's Speech from the Institute of Contemporary Art!
Last Thursday, Natan was invited to participate in a discussion of Massachusetts tattooing at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston. The forum coincided with the ICA's exhibit of the work of famed Mexican tattooist, Dr. Lakra and touched upon the history, legalization, and changing social climate of tattooing in Boston and it's outlying areas.
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New Work by Natan: Jesus Portrait
Although Natan is generally known for his bold linework and bright colors, he does always enjoy working on some smooth, soft, muted portraits. For this particular piece, Natan utilized very soft and light planes of tone with some dark fields of black within his beard and some tight, crisp line-work in the hair and crown
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New Work by Natan: Lion Fish Tattoo
Oftentimes, our repeat clients will along a friend or two who they think would match up well with our work. When Natan was finishing up the big insect half-sleeve/chest piece the other week, Luis brought in his friend Nina, who ended up booking out some time for this fun little lion fish tattoo. Although Natan
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New Work by Natan: Insect Half-Sleeve/Chest Piece
A couple of weeks back, Natan's client Luis stopped by the shop to get this big insect half-sleeve and chest piece finished up. It's always rewarding when someone with a big in-progress tattoo returns to the shop for their final session and Luis' piece was no exception. Natan was glad to get the chance to
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Join us at the Boston ICA this Thursday, the 15th!!
On Pins & Needles: Tattooing in Massachusetts Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. Although tattooing was first introduced to Bostonians in the 1840s, it was just 10 years ago that a Massachusetts ban on tattooing (except by medical physicians) was deemed unconstitutional by a Suffolk Superior Court judge. Helping to overthrow this ban was Sarah
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New Work by Molly: Angel/Demon Backpiece
Molly just finished up this black and grey angel and demon back piece the other week. Molly comes from a strong figure-drawing background and put in a lot of leg-work on the drawing for this piece. After numerous anatomical studies and sketches, Molly got her drawing finalized and tattooed it all in there. Molly's always
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Natan to Speak at Museum Lecture!
Natan will be featured as a guest speaker at an upcoming lecture on tattooing at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art! As part of an upcoming exhibition of renowned tattoo artist, Dr. Lakra, the museum will host a panel discussion of contemporary tattoo culture, the history of tattooing, and the growth and development of the medium.
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Hard Rock Cafe Tattoo Showcase: Tues. Apr. 13!
Join us at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 for the first year of Rock Your Ink: A Tattoo and Body Art Showcase!!! This free public event will highlight a variety of great Massachusetts tattoo studios. Read more about the event below and make sure to join us for what promises
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New Work: Faceted Heart by Natan
Another new piece recently finished up Natan, this faceted heart piece presented an intriguing challenge in terms of creating a realistic flow of light across various planes. This large, free-flowing piece also allowed Natan to play around with creating some contrasting, bright, vivid filigree work in the background to help with directing the movement of
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