tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73536822291117720262024-03-13T10:02:56.474+00:00jason butchers blogjason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-60059373415428977672010-12-28T15:51:00.004+00:002010-12-28T16:02:40.233+00:0010 FROM 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>these are my favourite 10 pieces of artwork from 2010. ive done a fair amount of artwork outside of tattooing this year, i wish i had time to do more but i try and concentrate on quality over quantity.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJIG6cGxI/AAAAAAAAAMo/0bh-MN0fFSg/s320/%2Bskullpaint3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763125214255890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJIc-3IjI/AAAAAAAAAMw/tFbOfGbilHI/s320/bloodyface2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763131138384434" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJd4aU5LI/AAAAAAAAANo/vN0NaNccefk/s320/skullreflect.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763499278591154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJIyDyu1I/AAAAAAAAANA/gYrAKTQjG-s/s320/childskull3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763136796212050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJIvQJv0I/AAAAAAAAAM4/g8DI0xWxQBA/s320/bloodymouth3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763136042745666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJI5K13MI/AAAAAAAAANI/5EfdfGSB5nE/s320/girlsketch2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763138704825538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJeH9fW3I/AAAAAAAAANw/1DQyNWY_nT0/s320/wingskull2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763503452609394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJdXDZm6I/AAAAAAAAANY/VUkwSpak5yE/s320/skullpaint2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763490324061090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJdCm0VaI/AAAAAAAAANQ/uA0d15XPozM/s320/skulleye.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763484835468706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoJdiG7jrI/AAAAAAAAANg/WJCMNz4RAGU/s320/skullpaint12-9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555763493291658930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-11763422978135964972010-12-28T15:40:00.004+00:002010-12-28T15:50:52.793+00:0010 FROM 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>this is a list of 10 of my favourite tattoos from 2010. ive been lucky enough to do some really cool work this year so its hard to choose, but here they are.<div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGgMsnAqI/AAAAAAAAAMY/quAo0B_tEMI/s320/starwarssleeve.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760240548840098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 262px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGH8OTADI/AAAAAAAAALo/aRfCEGjHtiI/s320/charlie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555759823809871922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGHXTxheI/AAAAAAAAALY/Jnm_CXzAXow/s320/beardedzombie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555759813900731874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGgcj1t3I/AAAAAAAAAMg/Bed5XHbwHdw/s320/stmichael2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760244807022450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGHqWELmI/AAAAAAAAALg/X0I-1uFN6zE/s320/beardzombie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555759819010616930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGII7N8aI/AAAAAAAAALw/xqU4nvaJK-4/s320/davegrohl2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555759827219509666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGf45puDI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/z2BlpGKttpY/s320/pope1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760235234834482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGeptzN3I/AAAAAAAAAMA/8jmhWN12ZYE/s320/kevribs2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760213978724210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGfO8pXQI/AAAAAAAAAMI/4RP6Clw3Tn8/s320/lastsupper1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760223973104898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 134px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TRoGI8gB01I/AAAAAAAAAL4/V42xgCmqL0Q/s320/Ilyndonarm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555759841064112978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 89px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-12382622036080063962010-10-11T21:42:00.002+01:002010-10-11T22:10:21.504+01:00new tattoo videoi just made this new video of the tattoo i did for kev recently, its on youtube on the new immortal ink channel called theimmortalink. we will be adding videos of all the goings on at immortal ink regularly. enjoy.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyiadVpafN3XpIW5kRtfahBQi2LmH0yvfm_q5N1llRe4r65RIpUIv4fT2vbyVxLWKf5I7k7w54NotVNdAA0Yg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-73151086572448187582010-10-09T22:11:00.004+01:002010-10-09T22:37:01.083+01:00WHAT'S UP<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDa4wXIFJI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Rs3ub2dZXpk/s1600/paris.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDa4wXIFJI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Rs3ub2dZXpk/s320/paris.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526157411373028498" /></a>well its been a while and ive been as busy as ever. ive been tattooing loads travelling and painting. ive done some nice work in the last few months and ive got some great stuff on the go. im starting to take new appointments for next year and it looks like i will have some really good work to do. my only problem is i want to do everything but there aren't enough hours in the day. my prints are selling well and i have some cool painting projects for the near future.<div>we went to the paris convention recently and then london the week after and had a great time at both. it was my first time in paris which was good and london is always a special convention and an honour to work at. i did some good tattoos and as always met cool people. im back in the shop for a bit and then we are off to the brussels convention next month. im doing a black and grey tutorial for tattoo master and im going to put a few new tattoo videos up on you tube soon. here is a few pics of what ive been up to lately.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDgCC_NN4I/AAAAAAAAALM/Fj_-jPzovj0/s320/dali2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526163068549937026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDgCOrXk_I/AAAAAAAAALE/SU4arMW-knY/s320/charlie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526163071687955442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDgBmy24_I/AAAAAAAAAK8/N-97VLF3tNc/s320/beardzombie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526163060981949426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDgBb3On_I/AAAAAAAAAKs/nkL-szjBhSw/s320/beardedzombie2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526163058047492082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TLDgBSWcvQI/AAAAAAAAAK0/YV3st1oGEW4/s320/aztec2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526163055494085890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-64004713095490306742010-07-19T16:35:00.003+01:002010-07-19T16:45:26.985+01:00new stuff<div style="text-align: center;">i have been really productive with my artwork lately, i have been doing a few one off sketches and ive sold them all really quickly, i also have new paintings in the works. i have 50 A3 signed and numbered limited edition prints for sale at £25 each. i will be selling them at tattoo jam, paris and london conventions along with some new one off sketches. i will also have some canvas prints of some of my paintings coming soon. keep your eyes peeled. </div><div> <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TERyxDDTWjI/AAAAAAAAAKM/6xbaBAWIeR8/s320/prints2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495643632257161778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 254px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/TERyxuVwpSI/AAAAAAAAAKU/We2g2IBSFW4/s320/skullsketch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495643643877303586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-42669800939946773592010-04-17T20:00:00.003+01:002010-04-17T20:12:25.036+01:00work work work<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">i haven't made a blog in a while but ive been really busy tattooing, painting and drawing. ive been really productive the last few months. i recently worked out that along with tattooing full time i have produced more than one finished piece of artwork every week for the last year which i think is not too bad. anyway here is some of what ive been up to recently.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHR-yBBhI/AAAAAAAAAJc/5xuvNg_LUak/s1600/bloodyface2.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHR-yBBhI/AAAAAAAAAJc/5xuvNg_LUak/s320/bloodyface2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461185503632098834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSCLqGpI/AAAAAAAAAJk/5NL5U6yW3Ng/s1600/bloodymouth3.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSCLqGpI/AAAAAAAAAJk/5NL5U6yW3Ng/s320/bloodymouth3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461185504544955026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSL3tG-I/AAAAAAAAAJs/LMnGV9eDjwA/s1600/kevleg2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSL3tG-I/AAAAAAAAAJs/LMnGV9eDjwA/s320/kevleg2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461185507145620450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSWzhtJI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/90ZJS_Rms3E/s1600/pope1.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSWzhtJI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/90ZJS_Rms3E/s320/pope1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461185510080885906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSpyTSzI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/DZptLCzmWBc/s1600/milan10jpg.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oHSpyTSzI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/DZptLCzmWBc/s320/milan10jpg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461185515176020786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oH4BtfMgI/AAAAAAAAAKE/DTXTQKkClno/s1600/stmichael2.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S8oH4BtfMgI/AAAAAAAAAKE/DTXTQKkClno/s320/stmichael2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461186157253440002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-3074509442323491362010-01-27T19:29:00.004+00:002010-01-27T19:49:13.369+00:00THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">well here we are in 2010, a new year. im not one for resolutions but some points in life always make you take stock. i just turned 40 and that was definitely one of those times and a new year always seems to be another. unlike getting older though a new year seems to bring a refreshed attitude and hope for the year ahead. i love the feeling of unlimited possibilities its very exciting.</div><div> we have eased back into work after a couple of weeks off and we are back up to full speed already. we have a new tattooist started recently, so there are 6 of us at the new studio and we have a great vibe and everyone seems to be excited about coming to work. i worked at the first tattoo freeze a week ago and had a great time and did a really cool tattoo for jack and this weekend is the brighton convention. i have some exciting plans for the year ahead so all in all things are looking rosie and life is good. here are some of my latest works. have a great 2010.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFmtDlDI/AAAAAAAAAJU/_M5epWf8hz0/s1600-h/me2.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFmtDlDI/AAAAAAAAAJU/_M5epWf8hz0/s320/me2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431508372665111602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFUvOXXI/AAAAAAAAAJM/xrCEhgfaU2Y/s1600-h/jack2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFUvOXXI/AAAAAAAAAJM/xrCEhgfaU2Y/s320/jack2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431508367842368882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFIFREQI/AAAAAAAAAI8/IXEcKwrMeHg/s1600-h/skulleye.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYFIFREQI/AAAAAAAAAI8/IXEcKwrMeHg/s320/skulleye.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431508364445159682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYE-UmDWI/AAAAAAAAAI0/VsDe2rBfPf4/s1600-h/girlflower3.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/S2CYE-UmDWI/AAAAAAAAAI0/VsDe2rBfPf4/s320/girlflower3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431508361825095010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-17780891699457306102009-12-11T21:19:00.003+00:002009-12-11T21:35:52.680+00:00CHRISTMAS IS COMING<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">well we have been in our new gaff for a few weeks now and i have to say it is fantastic. we have a new artist, marc working with us and another new artist starting in january. i have stopped being stressed and we seem to have just about everything sorted now although that is a dangerous thing to say. ive been working hard and have started some really cool pieces as well as keeping up the painting pace with a portrait a week. thankfully christmas is coming and i have 2 weeks off soon. it will be lovely to relax for a bit. here is some of my latest work. enjoy.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tKLwwmI/AAAAAAAAAIU/rd-I0bINTjQ/s1600-h/jo2.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tKLwwmI/AAAAAAAAAIU/rd-I0bINTjQ/s320/jo2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414094987043324514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6uP3paFI/AAAAAAAAAIs/4yHfumnMfUM/s1600-h/mum2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6uP3paFI/AAAAAAAAAIs/4yHfumnMfUM/s320/mum2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414095005749438546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tVenqGI/AAAAAAAAAIc/zqyRuPYczoA/s1600-h/skulldemon.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tVenqGI/AAAAAAAAAIc/zqyRuPYczoA/s320/skulldemon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414094990075209826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tmJedEI/AAAAAAAAAIk/_Ws6yBEztCs/s1600-h/indian2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SyK6tmJedEI/AAAAAAAAAIk/_Ws6yBEztCs/s320/indian2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414094994549929026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-31488867538567396592009-11-17T21:49:00.004+00:002009-11-17T22:05:08.830+00:00new beginings<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMbNBd4SMI/AAAAAAAAAH0/EX4f2UGcEwY/s1600/hawk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMbNBd4SMI/AAAAAAAAAH0/EX4f2UGcEwY/s320/hawk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405193888320735426" /></a>well we finally got there. about 4 weeks of building and decorating and the new shop is ready. we moved in last wednesday and we love working there. it is twice the size of the old immortal ink so obviously we have so much more room to work. we celebrated 10 years of immortal ink and my 40th and the new shop with a little shindig on the 7th. horror fancy dress was the order of the night and everyone looked fantastic. it seemed a bit mad to have a party after working so hard to decorate but the place survived and we all had a great night. <div>i also finished a painting of our receptionist kev and started one of my mum which im loving so far. heres to at least 10 more years in the new shop, cheers.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdwcVkd-I/AAAAAAAAAIE/QpWLlcniGnA/s1600/newshop2.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdwcVkd-I/AAAAAAAAAIE/QpWLlcniGnA/s320/newshop2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405196695852316642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdhsDtkZI/AAAAAAAAAH8/uSDHQREGs50/s1600/newshop1.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdhsDtkZI/AAAAAAAAAH8/uSDHQREGs50/s320/newshop1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405196442374345106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdwT-AgUI/AAAAAAAAAIM/3l53m5iPqNM/s1600/kevlar.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SwMdwT-AgUI/AAAAAAAAAIM/3l53m5iPqNM/s320/kevlar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405196693606007106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-933313042121984772009-10-28T10:00:00.003+00:002009-10-28T10:21:44.258+00:00LUCKY FOR SOME<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugWaxCboBI/AAAAAAAAAHM/ltnihCZT5MM/s1600-h/mepainting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugWaxCboBI/AAAAAAAAAHM/ltnihCZT5MM/s320/mepainting.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397588802499485714" /></a>ive had a great couple of weeks, ive been as busy as i have ever been in my life. ive done some really cool tattoos, ive been painting every spare minute i have and at the same time im trying to get my new shop ready for opening, luckily my brother has been working incredibly hard getting the shop ready for me. i finished my stephen hawking portrait on nutz and im really happy with it, i started a really cool world war 1 sleeve and this week i had a customer over from ireland for 2 days starting his sleeve of skulls and roses. the lucky for some painting project is well under way, ive done 3 paintings for that and im working on a fourth. its been hard work and a bit all consuming at times but its good for me to paint regularly and im loving the work ive done and its been great to see what everyone else are producing. check the project out at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/13luckyforsome13">http://www.myspace.com/13luckyforsome13</a> . lianne and me will be working at the devon convention this weekend where ive got 2 amazing tattoos to do, one is on my younger brother jimmy and the other is for a tattoo battle against my friend lee hadfield. next week is a big one for me, im 40 on thursday and immortal ink is 10 years old. we will be having a party in the new shop on saturday to celebrate and then we will be open for business there from 10th november. wow busy times.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafIOGpUI/AAAAAAAAAHU/KAfNK_RYFMg/s1600-h/hawkin2.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafIOGpUI/AAAAAAAAAHU/KAfNK_RYFMg/s320/hawkin2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397593275488445762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafUeCsbI/AAAAAAAAAHc/hiQrrV2vxcA/s1600-h/skullandrose2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafUeCsbI/AAAAAAAAAHc/hiQrrV2vxcA/s320/skullandrose2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397593278776521138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafhFBQcI/AAAAAAAAAHk/0L1I83O4m2E/s1600-h/phoebe%26jake2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafhFBQcI/AAAAAAAAAHk/0L1I83O4m2E/s320/phoebe%26jake2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397593282161230274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 244px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafkJ4B6I/AAAAAAAAAHs/9NVpBifdJYU/s1600-h/russell2.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SugafkJ4B6I/AAAAAAAAAHs/9NVpBifdJYU/s320/russell2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397593282986903458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-69542066520960608032009-09-30T22:06:00.005+01:002009-09-30T22:20:35.537+01:00LONDON CALLING<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SsPIv1Pb48I/AAAAAAAAAGk/HaG1jja9SiA/s1600-h/londonme09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SsPIv1Pb48I/AAAAAAAAAGk/HaG1jja9SiA/s320/londonme09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387370303336473538" /></a>im back from the london convention and what a great weekend it was. i did some really nice work, hung out with some great friends and i was treated like a star by the punters. signing autographs and having pictures taken with fans is a strange but cool experience. i sold loads of my new sketchbooks and everyone seemed really impressed by them which is cool because i did work really hard on them. it was sad for me to be working my last show with jo but it means we will have to go on holiday to south america to see her next year. since i got back i have been very productive, i have drawn a picture for carlos rojas 5x7 show in LA and i really like it. also i have nearly finished my painting of lianne that i started in shawns seminar. i cant wait to start our painting project. i signed the lease for my new shop yesterday and hopefuly i should have the keys this weekend, how exciting.<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SsPLVSjS8XI/AAAAAAAAAG0/WfsSkL7Pq-Q/s1600-h/skullrose092.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SsPLVSjS8XI/AAAAAAAAAG0/WfsSkL7Pq-Q/s320/skullrose092.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387373145882816882" style="display: block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 320px; " /></a></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-10441625841497596612009-09-22T22:02:00.003+01:002009-09-22T22:28:31.547+01:00PARADISE AT THE GATHERING<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Srk7olMkJ6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/sgxVZimVbEE/s1600-h/paradise3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Srk7olMkJ6I/AAAAAAAAAF0/sgxVZimVbEE/s320/paradise3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384400397863757730" /></a>im back from the paradise gathering in massachusetts and i dont know where to begin. we had such a good weekend, just the right amount of work and play. jo, lianne and me did shawn barbers painting seminar and it was everything i was hoping for. shawn is a genius and it was such a great opportunity to paint with him. we all painted each other and i have to say jos painting of me is unbelievable. we were so inspired by the seminar we had the great idea of setting a project for ourselves which through our collective enthusiasm has ended in 13 of the best tattooists and painting lovers doing 13 portraits in 13 weeks and is titled" lucky for some". it also has inspired us to start an art collective where we will be regularly running art projects for tattooists. we will be putting books, dvds and shows together to document our efforts. when everything is properly put together we will have a dedicated myspace page and website, so watch out for that.<div> i did some great tattoos at the gathering and made some great friends. it really was one of the most unique and enjoyable events i have been lucky enough to work at. thanks to gabe and all the crew.</div><div>i have a couple of days rest and we are off to london, i cant wait. also my sketchbook is finally ready for sale. its my last convention with jo before she goes off on her travels, which is a little sad.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 257px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SrlA0JJmRwI/AAAAAAAAAF8/BVypyZYaeLM/s1600-h/heidi2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SrlA0JJmRwI/AAAAAAAAAF8/BVypyZYaeLM/s320/heidi2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384406094051690242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-21537533409074063522009-09-13T15:15:00.005+01:002009-09-13T15:34:26.998+01:00BUSY LITTLE BUTCHER<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br />ive been busy busy busy lately. ive been doing some cool work and ive finally finished my sketchbook which will be ready for sale at the london convention. i am on the verge of signing the lease for my new shop in chelmsford and im off to america on wednesday for the paradise gathering and then back for london the week after. im really looking forward to paradise where i will be taking shaun barbers painting seminar. i absolutely love his paintings and i cant wait to watch him work and hopefuly learn loads. i will of course be meeting up with jo harrison for both conventions which sadly will be our last together for a while as she is off on her travels to south america. as much as we will miss her i hope she has a great time and we meet up again soon. here is some of my recent work.<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0B-FfdTfI/AAAAAAAAAFc/EhYYzRdlHfA/s1600-h/constantine3.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0B-FfdTfI/AAAAAAAAAFc/EhYYzRdlHfA/s320/constantine3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380959295915249138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0CPZ5zBSI/AAAAAAAAAFk/WAnpyzC-uxU/s1600-h/dragonface.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0CPZ5zBSI/AAAAAAAAAFk/WAnpyzC-uxU/s320/dragonface.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380959593452209442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0CgkXMLbI/AAAAAAAAAFs/GYlhMD-A0-U/s1600-h/kevinpinup.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sq0CgkXMLbI/AAAAAAAAAFs/GYlhMD-A0-U/s320/kevinpinup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380959888317623730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-91280065185986726462009-08-11T22:02:00.008+01:002009-09-13T15:36:15.616+01:00tattoo jam<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHciu5nzZI/AAAAAAAAAEk/twpo7C4mj1o/s1600-h/tattoowars2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHciu5nzZI/AAAAAAAAAEk/twpo7C4mj1o/s320/tattoowars2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368814720065719698" /></a>just got back yesterday from the tattoo jam in doncaster. we had a great weekend, caught up with loads of good friends (it always blows me away how many really cool people i meet through tattooing) and made some new ones. it was an eventful convention, i arrived there on friday only to see my ugly mug on a huge banner for tattoo master magazine which me and jo were guest editors this month, a huge honour for us both.<div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHf4ovSS1I/AAAAAAAAAE0/ljx7unOIKb8/s1600-h/tattoomaster.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHf4ovSS1I/AAAAAAAAAE0/ljx7unOIKb8/s320/tattoomaster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368818394903759698" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /><div>jo and i did a tattoo battle on friday against each other, the title was little red riding hood. i tattooed my friend kevin who was a super star and we did a cool red riding hood holding a severed wolf head. jo won the competition in what can only be described as one of the biggest robberies ever! only kidding, she did an awesome tattoo and our customers were the real winners although she was dressed in a gold bikini which i'm sure gave her an unfair advantage that my beard couldn't compete with.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHiOv2qumI/AAAAAAAAAE8/lYK6CBszdL8/s1600-h/tattoowars3.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHiOv2qumI/AAAAAAAAAE8/lYK6CBszdL8/s320/tattoowars3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368820973794146914" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a><div>i did a cool david bowie portrait on saturday and sunday i did two realistic skulls linked together on a guys forearm which i really enjoyed. you can never tattoo too many skulls!</div><div><br /></div><div>sunday night was party night for us and will go down as quite a memorable one that i wont go into too much detail about but certain people know what im talking about. all in all a very good weekend. im off on holiday this week and i cant wait.</div><div><br /></div><div>i would like to give a big thanks to neil from skin deep and the guys from tattoo master it was a real honour for me and jo, thanks.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHj73Sou9I/AAAAAAAAAFM/kHUsV7-EX2k/s1600-h/tattoowars.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SoHj73Sou9I/AAAAAAAAAFM/kHUsV7-EX2k/s320/tattoowars.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368822848396245970" style="display: block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-29586338974642986802009-07-15T20:43:00.003+01:002009-07-15T20:54:18.864+01:00mikes lion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sl4zwCnVEiI/AAAAAAAAAEc/XDu5pNmexFk/s1600-h/halflion2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 146px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sl4zwCnVEiI/AAAAAAAAAEc/XDu5pNmexFk/s320/halflion2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358777507046036002" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br />i had a really good time on saturday at the modern body art 10th anniversary party at their studio in birmingham. it was fancy dress, i was captain spaulding and lianne was beetlejuice and if i say so myself we looked amazing. on sunday me and jo did our interview for tattoo master. it was quite weird interviewing each other but i hope it comes out good.this week has been cool so far with all good work and today i did a really nice lion tattoo on mike doodles who works for me. im off to the derby tattoo convention on friday and we are having a painting day on friday at my friends studio, i cant wait for that. we will have a great time and hopefuly i will post a video blog of the weekend next week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sl4zZW8lktI/AAAAAAAAAEU/-lhAf8V8FZQ/s1600-h/lionmike.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Sl4zZW8lktI/AAAAAAAAAEU/-lhAf8V8FZQ/s320/lionmike.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358777117366915794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 320px; " /></a>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-50263887267971698012009-07-08T17:31:00.005+01:002009-07-08T17:48:12.186+01:00busy doing nothing<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTKDy24xII/AAAAAAAAAD0/0JheP8OVkWg/s1600-h/redwood.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTKDy24xII/AAAAAAAAAD0/0JheP8OVkWg/s320/redwood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356128023390766210" /></a>sometimes i feel like im spreading myself too thin and that nothing ever really gets finished properly because im on to the next thing. thankfuly im in the mood recently to finish things which feels really good. i have been painting alot recently and that is definitely my number one thing to do with my spare time, im determined to become a good painter. i have finished a new painting today and i have decided to leave further projects until i have finished my sketch book which i started a while ago. i also collected my machine frames today so when the sketch book is finished the machines are the next project. how very organised of me. the best news is that i have also been sorting out the lease for my new shop. we are moving to a much bigger premises and we cant wait. here is a picture of my new painting and my machine frame. oh and check out another video of me tattooing a stephen hawking portrait on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LKbdoYyyOQ <div>take care, jason.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTNFxsz2XI/AAAAAAAAAEE/AR0MLtOF83Y/s1600-h/machine.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTNFxsz2XI/AAAAAAAAAEE/AR0MLtOF83Y/s320/machine.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356131355974687090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 295px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTMts5QGWI/AAAAAAAAAD8/oNxjbHxjjiw/s1600-h/skullandrosepainting.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SlTMts5QGWI/AAAAAAAAAD8/oNxjbHxjjiw/s320/skullandrosepainting.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356130942367832418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 320px; " /></a></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-46240176804718982882009-06-27T21:39:00.004+01:002009-06-27T22:08:55.850+01:00Emmas freddie mercury tattoo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SkaDpe6YYFI/AAAAAAAAADs/X203jFMKX-U/s1600-h/jason.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SkaDpe6YYFI/AAAAAAAAADs/X203jFMKX-U/s320/jason.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352109955872219218" /></a>check out my new video of me tattooing a portrait of freddie mercury on my friend emma. it was loads of fun to do and its the first video i have edited. im pretty sure emma cried when she saw the tattoo (what a girl!) enjoy. <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dypG5dWe0Sbyd1bVztKViq_Uh2Dum-FPfjLuv3TziRzbwTqoRvNmWppMLmCHaL6V6YXDgsAxg69HWo7fy1LzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-59649159033728687152009-05-20T21:26:00.003+01:002009-05-20T21:43:19.201+01:00enjoy yourself its later than you think<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ShRrAi-YNVI/AAAAAAAAADk/SybQXED7ETQ/s1600-h/jimmy1.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>a good friend of ours recently passed away and on tuesday we went to her funeral. it was very sad but also a good chance to reflect on life and remember good times with a friend. rest in peace tracey.<div> on a lighter note i have been busy buiding machines and although i am waiting for my frames to be cast i have put together three bulldog shaders. each one is set slightly different and im testing to find my favourite set up. i did a nice tattoo using one of them on my friend kevins hand. it worked very well and the shading was incredibly smooth.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ShRpZzbQYTI/AAAAAAAAADc/e4Tb_pzg1-0/s320/kevinhand1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338007350363054386" /><div>i finally got some pictures of my brothers arm after his second session. it will probably be a full sleeve eventually and include a skull if i get my way. </div><div>i booked my flights for the long beach convention and painting at jeff gogues, i cant wait only two weeks to go.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ShRrAi-YNVI/AAAAAAAAADk/SybQXED7ETQ/s320/jimmy1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338009115473491282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 320px; " /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-65197246300758047082009-05-08T22:15:00.002+01:002009-05-08T22:25:59.041+01:00colour, colour, colour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SgShdvtMWZI/AAAAAAAAADU/cQD8c8hzgq8/s1600-h/warrior1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SgShdvtMWZI/AAAAAAAAADU/cQD8c8hzgq8/s320/warrior1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333565391107807634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SgShdnfI_0I/AAAAAAAAADM/RGsVk8Llvjc/s1600-h/oddboy1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SgShdnfI_0I/AAAAAAAAADM/RGsVk8Llvjc/s320/oddboy1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333565388901384002" /></a>i have been having some fun with colour this week, finishing a big rib piece based on an amazing painting by frank frazetta and doing a girls face that i designed as part of an ongoing sleeve. i have been using my new stigma rotary machine and i am loving the smooth colour blends it gives me. its rare for me to do much colour but i have really had a great time with these two pieces. im waiting on the frames being cast for my machines but i will post pictures as soon as i have them.jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-73148963986209995662009-04-27T21:22:00.006+01:002009-04-27T21:44:07.305+01:00tattoos and stuff<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYUJsfI45I/AAAAAAAAACs/ZgnQpglUreU/s1600-h/beardedme.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYUJsfI45I/AAAAAAAAACs/ZgnQpglUreU/s320/beardedme.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329469365832704914" /></a>ive had a good couple of weeks. ive done some nice work, most of it is still in progress. ive been to see the prodigy which was amazing as usual and as a special treat i think i saw the worst dancing ever from the guy in front of me. i have done a couple more drawings for my sketch book which is coming along well. i also finished my collaboration drawing i started in helsinki and sent it to jo harrison to do her bit. i cant wait to see it finished.<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYWff3Pn5I/AAAAAAAAAC8/hzhSkGXs72Q/s320/girlskull21.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329471939424526226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 320px; " /><div><br /></div><div>in the last week i have built my first tattoo machine and today i did my first tattoo with it, a portrait of a child. it was very good to use and hopefuly i will be making more soon, im currently having some frames cast, very exciting stuff!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYUJsfI45I/AAAAAAAAACs/ZgnQpglUreU/s1600-h/beardedme.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYUJsfI45I/AAAAAAAAACs/ZgnQpglUreU/s1600-h/beardedme.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYUJsfI45I/AAAAAAAAACs/ZgnQpglUreU/s1600-h/beardedme.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYXyhgaVpI/AAAAAAAAADE/nhDojPPOjsM/s1600-h/kidportrait-1.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SfYXyhgaVpI/AAAAAAAAADE/nhDojPPOjsM/s320/kidportrait-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329473365794772626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-31988152654840418872009-04-01T16:40:00.008+01:002009-04-01T17:06:25.217+01:00ALL WORK AND NO PLAY<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOLhsD1deI/AAAAAAAAAB0/ednNuuoROQg/s1600-h/helsinki09"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOLhsD1deI/AAAAAAAAAB0/ednNuuoROQg/s320/helsinki09" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319748995733878242" /></a>its been all work and no play for the last week. i had hayley and jay, 2 up and coming tattooists come to my studio on friday and saturday to learn some techniques. they watched carefuly while i worked hard and tried my hardest to teach them anything worthwhile. we had a good time and it was fun being a teacher for a bit. i did a nice portrait for them to watch on friday and a camper van on saturday!<div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdONPCynAwI/AAAAAAAAAB8/1UMhNOeNkIY/s320/camper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319750874441384706" /></div><div><br /></div><div>on monday i did my first ever face tattoo. it was only small but still very stressful to do. people have differing views on this kind of tattoo but emma will definitely wear it with style.</div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOOXZbvVjI/AAAAAAAAACE/DWcwqTQSfhQ/s320/emma.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319752117470058034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div>i have been working very hard in my evenings and spare time to put a sketch book together. i still have a way to go but i have been very productive. here is a sneak preview of a couple of pieces that will be in the book. i will wait to post any more until its finished .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOQoKRiCHI/AAAAAAAAACk/aBNh_Ns_ycw/s1600-h/sketch1.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOQoKRiCHI/AAAAAAAAACk/aBNh_Ns_ycw/s320/sketch1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319754604481742962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOQSuFPKwI/AAAAAAAAACc/Kh0-aal7kS8/s1600-h/sketch3.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/SdOQSuFPKwI/AAAAAAAAACc/Kh0-aal7kS8/s320/sketch3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319754236136729346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-69541032462391930552009-03-23T20:55:00.006+00:002009-03-23T21:32:04.305+00:00don't count your chickens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Scf30jQ9yRI/AAAAAAAAABc/sa5GTXqlTYI/s1600-h/detroit09"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Scf30jQ9yRI/AAAAAAAAABc/sa5GTXqlTYI/s320/detroit09" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316490367325817106" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> friday didn't exactly go to plan. i had a guy flying in from belgium for a two day appointment, a lovely buddha tattoo that i was really looking forward to. he didn't show up and only told me at the last minute. how dare he crash his car when i really want to do his tattoo! i read my e-mails and two customers booked for conventions later in the year cancelled there appointments, again stuff i was really looking forward to. i guess everything happens the way its meant to happen but it really sucks when you are looking forward to cool work.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> not to be put off i took care of some things around the shop and got someone in for the afternoon to work on his sleeve. i had a cool day on saturday, all work in progress. today i did a really cool johnny cash portrait, 7 hours straight what a trooper. i love portraits and j.c is one of my favourite subjects he has a really cool face.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Scf-NKyrXdI/AAAAAAAAABk/AJK-VZpu65k/s320/jc1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316497387322826194" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "> oh yeah and i did the zombie chuck berry on thurs</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">day on kevin who is one of my favourite customers. zombie rock and roll tatts are so much fun.</span></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/Scf-3tsNHOI/AAAAAAAAABs/gQq9zX1rESk/s320/zombiechuck2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316498118245424354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 320px; " /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353682229111772026.post-87793489146598803302009-03-18T17:44:00.000+00:002009-03-18T18:10:22.825+00:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ScEz-zjMcRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/wqDtI3X7U0Y/s1600-h/_09T2966-Edit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ScEz-zjMcRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/wqDtI3X7U0Y/s320/_09T2966-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314586189356626194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ScEzZiVr90I/AAAAAAAAAAM/mctJpFtZW4U/s1600-h/_09T2966-Edit.jpg"><br /></a>welcome to my blog. <div>ive had a super busy but fun week so far. i just got back from working the helsinki tattoo convention with my partners in crime jo harrison and matt hunt from modern body art in birmingham. we had a great time, did some cool tattoos and partied hard as always. me and jo started a new collaboration drawing for our upcoming interview in tattoo masters magazine which we will auction off for charity at the tattoo jam in august, should be fun. i was back at work on tuesday and did a really cool portrait of my customers dad. i did a skeleton warrior today and tomorrow a zombie chuck berry! life is good.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ScE3YWbZDZI/AAAAAAAAAAc/BbXoSgid7PA/s320/_09T3030-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314589926750752146" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-SETTDTeADw/ScE3Ym6WttI/AAAAAAAAAAk/nhaQvcmFKGE/s320/dadportrait09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314589931175589586" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>jason butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11338205089533464696noreply@blogger.com0