Watch Georgia explain the meaning behind the sexy "snake bite" tattoo and her playful partner in the new commercial for Just Cavalli.
Just Cavalli "Snake Bite" Tattoo
Watch Georgia explain the meaning behind the sexy "snake bite" tattoo and her playful partner in the new commercial for Just Cavalli.
Tattoos in Film: From Dusk Till Dawn
My exposure to the gritty world of pulp and horror movies was belated due to strict parental restrictions. Once I peeled back the layers to the camp style films my heart had been completely captured.
I pride my self in the indulgent taste for Campy Grindhouse style movies.
A genre that has sincerely evolved from poorly made low budget movies now rising into cult classics and given the utmost respect from modern producers and directors. Nothing satisfies the nostalgia of a quintessential B-movie more than a Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino combo! This dynamic duo have deeply dedicated their childhood film influence by paying homage into recreating their love affair with Grindhouse movies.
With breaking popularity in the 90's, Rodriguez and Tarantino created such cult hits such as El Mariachi, Desperado, Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction which lead to the epic collaboration of From Dusk Till Dawn.
This action-thriller submerges you into the chaotic world of the psychopathic criminal team known as the Gecko brothers. Determined to complete their murderous rampage, nothing will stand in their way until these savage siblings are safely transported across the Mexican border. After escaping the grips of the unrelenting manhunt, the Gecko brothers seek refuge in a local strip club known as the Titty Twister (possibly the best club name ever). There in the depths of the booze and the babes strikes a full blown blood bath.
One of the most magical moments in film is when you are completely surprised by the unexpected. Without spoiling the change of events of the later half of the film, this movie becomes one of the finest displays of B-movie culture ever captured.
No... Sleep... Till....BROOKLYN!
Across the water from "the city that never sleeps" is home of the bridge, the Dodgers and the brewery that makes the famous borough known as Brooklyn.
New York Magazine invited me back for a second time to create the tattoo imagery that captures these specific icons in a recent issue dedicated to "everything Brooklyn". Each tattoo was carefully painted by hand to maintain the sharp graphic quality and careful placement on the body.
Unfortunately my tattooed model did not make the final option for the cover but I get to share the image exclusively on my blogs!
Above is the final shot along with some behind the scene photos from my photo shoot.
Marvel? DC?....Comix Gone Rogue!
Ever fantasize about having your artwork on the cover of Marvel or DC Comics?
I would often walk up and down the ailes of my local comic shop skimming over the new released covers hoping to collect the most unique and memorable issues. This did not always work out the way I had planned. I would often find myself expressing emotions from incontrolable excited to ultimate disappointment. In times of dissatisfaction, I would often dream of how I would improve those glossy fronts. Fortunately I would get the chance to create my own.
With the release of the crisp, white, blank covers from Marvel Comics emerged an artist who decided to take the DIY concept into his own hands. Edwin Vazquez, creator of Comix Gone Rogue, is thriving on the challenge of finding 25 artists to create their own versions of mainstream comic covers. These covers would not be something you would see in your local comic shop. Each artist who is invited to participate in the series is given complete freedom to create their own artistic interpretation of the cover. All artists donate their work to be featured on the website and future fundraising gallery shows toward the Hero Initiative.
After using the pre-made covers that Marvel Comics had produced, Edwin waited for DC Comics to follow suit. When it was apparent that DC was not going to be trailing in the Marvel footsteps, Edwin decided to create his own. Pirating the DC headliner designs and using special mass production technique, the unique version of Comix Gone Rogue had been born. The series will continue with different featured comic book houses and various artists.
Above are both the Marvel and DC Comic cover that I have donated to the series. It was so much fun to have a chance to create my own cover and a privilege to be apart of such an amazing project.
I would often walk up and down the ailes of my local comic shop skimming over the new released covers hoping to collect the most unique and memorable issues. This did not always work out the way I had planned. I would often find myself expressing emotions from incontrolable excited to ultimate disappointment. In times of dissatisfaction, I would often dream of how I would improve those glossy fronts. Fortunately I would get the chance to create my own.
With the release of the crisp, white, blank covers from Marvel Comics emerged an artist who decided to take the DIY concept into his own hands. Edwin Vazquez, creator of Comix Gone Rogue, is thriving on the challenge of finding 25 artists to create their own versions of mainstream comic covers. These covers would not be something you would see in your local comic shop. Each artist who is invited to participate in the series is given complete freedom to create their own artistic interpretation of the cover. All artists donate their work to be featured on the website and future fundraising gallery shows toward the Hero Initiative.
After using the pre-made covers that Marvel Comics had produced, Edwin waited for DC Comics to follow suit. When it was apparent that DC was not going to be trailing in the Marvel footsteps, Edwin decided to create his own. Pirating the DC headliner designs and using special mass production technique, the unique version of Comix Gone Rogue had been born. The series will continue with different featured comic book houses and various artists.
Above are both the Marvel and DC Comic cover that I have donated to the series. It was so much fun to have a chance to create my own cover and a privilege to be apart of such an amazing project.
"You Smoke 'Em Till You Pass Out"
Once I began to dive into the world of tattooing, Sailor Jerry has been an influence on my work. I instantly connected to his bold imagery, vivid hand crafted colors and witty humor.
Along with many other talented artists, Ally Cat had offered for me to be apart of The Second Edition of Babes, Booze and Tattoos.
I was thrilled to contribute to the show, but at the time had no idea what I would create to pay my respects to the Godfather of Tattoos. Floundering for an idea for several weeks, I finally woke up from a very vivid dream with images that started to flood my mind. The pinup beauties of which I adored came to me in the form of decapitated heads surrounded by a sinister skull. I shared my ideas with my confidant, Edwin Vazquez in which he replied "that's sounds great, why don't you try putting it on a cigarette box". Eureka!
It took a little bit of time and patience but I was able to recreate a homemade cigarette box from scratch. During my painting process, I could hear the deep throaty one-liners of a old tattoo smoker say "You Smoke 'Em Till You Pass Out". Barely able to contain my laughter, I knew that was the slogan for the piece as I finished the tiny details on the cigarette box with the accompanied matchbooks. I felt at this point the best way to display them was an old fashioned velvet lined box.
I decided to hand deliver my tribute and attend the show held at Jinxed art gallery in the heart of Philadelphia where we gathered together to pay the great tattoo artist homage.
The piece did not sell at the show and now will be up for sale on my website. Please visit the SHOP for purchase soon. If interested in Pre-purchase email jenaichin@gmail.com.
Along with many other talented artists, Ally Cat had offered for me to be apart of The Second Edition of Babes, Booze and Tattoos.
I was thrilled to contribute to the show, but at the time had no idea what I would create to pay my respects to the Godfather of Tattoos. Floundering for an idea for several weeks, I finally woke up from a very vivid dream with images that started to flood my mind. The pinup beauties of which I adored came to me in the form of decapitated heads surrounded by a sinister skull. I shared my ideas with my confidant, Edwin Vazquez in which he replied "that's sounds great, why don't you try putting it on a cigarette box". Eureka!
It took a little bit of time and patience but I was able to recreate a homemade cigarette box from scratch. During my painting process, I could hear the deep throaty one-liners of a old tattoo smoker say "You Smoke 'Em Till You Pass Out". Barely able to contain my laughter, I knew that was the slogan for the piece as I finished the tiny details on the cigarette box with the accompanied matchbooks. I felt at this point the best way to display them was an old fashioned velvet lined box.
I decided to hand deliver my tribute and attend the show held at Jinxed art gallery in the heart of Philadelphia where we gathered together to pay the great tattoo artist homage.
The piece did not sell at the show and now will be up for sale on my website. Please visit the SHOP for purchase soon. If interested in Pre-purchase email jenaichin@gmail.com.
Hell's Kitchen Comix
Edwin Vazquez and I co-hosted our first Hell's Kitchen Comix jam and it was a blast! Artists from New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia came together to have a night of drawing and comics. While Batman the Animated Series played quietly in the background, artists such as Ulises Farinas, Dan Strauss, Geff Mosher and Dre Grigoropol added their talents to the creative buzz.
Psychology Today: Difficult People
