Well, I hit the road a few weeks ago… driving from my Breckenridge Colorado home to New Jersey for some quality family time. My sister Jaime was expecting a new baby the end of April. My new niece entered the world April 30, 2011 at 5:14 a.m. Baby Gia Diamond has been the focus of my artistic ventures before and after her arrival. Currently this project is still unfolding, yet I wanted to share a few images until my final chosen photographs and future paintings emerge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Spring travels have kick started in Bordentown New Jersey’s Timeless Tattoo… What great shop with a tight talented crew! Always so welcoming when I visit here with some great tattoo clients! I have extended my stay so if you are interested in getting tattooed while I am working in New Jersey please send me an email request through my contact page above. Next stop  I have a few days the end of May at Gabe Ripley’s Off The Map Tattoo. This is my first time visiting his Massachusetts shop and looking forward to it! Still have a few openings available.

In June I will be tattooing at Aces High Tattoo in West Palm Beach Florida. I currently have June 9th open.  The end of June I will be back in Colorado but for a short 2 weeks!!!  June 17th, 23, and 25th are open as of now. Those wont last long so hurry…   Keep posted for July openings in New Jersey, August Club Tattoo (fills fast once those dates post) and Hell City Phx I am BOOKED!  Stay Tuned for up-dates and future “Gia” art work. Have a wonderful Spring! See you on my travels xoxo

Well, my long awaited trip to Australia has now come and gone. Leaving the snow for mid-summer down under was not that bad since I am quite temperamental of the heat, until a few heat waves cruised through. But I did enjoy the sun on my skin! Queensland was so beautiful and tropical. I met up with my beautiful, talented friend Jo Harrison and her fella Matt. Seriously, the sweetest couple ever! Surf n’ Ink was new for me, and everyone down there was so welcoming and helpful. Even though it was heavy on everyone’s minds of the horrible flooding that was happening just north of us. Queensland had been hit with so many storms, and the floods were horrendous. Before I even arrived and it is still occurring since a cyclone hit the same areas the day after my departure. Artists from around the world and myself, came together to do a few art fusion pieces, that were auctioned off and all proceeds of sales went to the victims of the Queensland floods. I hope the sun shines on them soon.

The second leg of my trip brought me down to the Rites of Passage Fest in Melbourne. This was held in the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building. I was able to do a walk through Thursday before, thanks to event coordinator Claire Reid… and I was in awe of the interior. “Carpe  Diem”  The Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens were completed in 1880 for Melbourne’s first international exhibition, a product of the optimism, enthusiasm and energy of the people of Melbourne in the late-19th century. It felt all so perfect in Melbourne’s hip city, full of ethnic foods, arts, music and architecture. I did a few really fun tattoos, met so many new wonderful faces and had a chance to catch up with old ones. I can’t wait to visit again, and again. Thanks to Kim for a home away from home! Misses and kisses until next year.
For now February and March I will be here in Colorado. April I maybe making a trip to AZ before heading to NJ…. so stay tuned for updates…see you soon xoxo  p.s. here’s a neat link http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/01/21/285295_gossip-news.html

I am preparing for my trip to Australia, attending the Surf n’ Ink Convention & Rites of Passage Festival…. also I will have a painting being shown at the 100 Fires Art Show….

“The 100 Fires Art Exhibition is focused on The Concept of The Rites Of Passage, A look into The history of Art making and indigenous cultures, To rebirth The connection of Spirituality and mythology in both the ancient and the modern world. To embrace the earth as our mother and to redefine our cultural and historical roots within tribal principles of The arts and tattoo culture, and most importantly to rebuild a harmonious connection with nature. This exhibition will focus on the recreation of old concepts and mythology, juxtaposing them within the context of society and culture today. As we pay homage to our ancestoral roots, and native forefathers who have paved the way for the future generations of artists. “

I do still have availability for both of these conventions so please feel free to email me here on my contact page if interested.

here is my contribution to 100 fires:

As 2010 comes to a close, 2011 is already knocking on the door yet I have a few projects to finish up by the first week of January. My travels came to an end the beginning of November and I have been settling back at home in Breckenridge…. and the snow is goooood!  2010 has been a fun yet challenging year… and it’s only right to have it end on a busy painting note.  Just recently finished this painting,

“Luna Cocoon” 16″/20″ oil on canvas board

I have great things to look forward to in 2011, I will be making my first trip to Australia for Surf n’ Ink Tattoo convention January  21, 22, 23 and the following weekend the new and exciting Rites of Passage Fest held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne Australia.  I was asked to show a piece of art work for the 100 Fires Art Exhibition held during the Rites of Passage.  I am super excited about this, check back to see my contribution and further information about the exhibition.

Lastly, I wanted to take a moment and let you all know about the new book “Sharp-Focus Realism in Oil” by Nick Baxter. After a month of waiting patiently I finally received my copy. It is a gorgeous book for sure!  Flipping through the pages and seeing the layout, detail, over flowing of informative knowledge; it’s definitely under priced at just $60.  “Aimed specifically at helping tattoo artists who are seeking to expand their artistic practice into a second medium, this book makes many helpful comparisons between the tattoo and painting mediums; at the same time, it encompasses enough information to be of immense value to all aspiring realist oil painters, from beginner to intermediate level.”

purchase here

Well Here’s to 2010! Have a wonderful holiday season!!  xoxoxoxo

Just a quick update on my travel dates around Arizona, Las Vegas and to West Palm Beach Florida, I do still have some available time left if interested please email me directly through my contact page!!  I will not be returning for quite some time after these dates since I will be settling in Colorado to enjoy the winter through April!! With the exception of my travel to Australia in January,  and on that note i am looking forward to tattooing in the southern hemisphere! It’s going to be so much fun and a great experience!! If you know anyone down under, help spread the word. Dates and locations of my travels to Australia can be found below.  xoxo