Just an update to bring everyone up to speed. I have been super busy in the last year with work and personal projects.
2009 seems like a blur, so many projects and so much traveling.
Just a few highlights :
I worked quite a few conventions , Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston & Horrorfind just to name a few. I turned out some phenomenal work , and met a lot of really cool people. I love to check out new spots on these adventures in travel.
(FYI If you make it to Boston Mass, you have to check out the Chart House on the Long Wharf. The food is amazing.)
In September I attended Paradise Tattoo Gathering II in Hancock Massachusetts .My first visit to Paradise in 2008 left such a positive impact on myself , that I was certain to return annually. I attended extremely helpful seminars by very talented artists such as, Russ Abott & Jeff Ensminger ( just to name a couple) I am looking forward to the 2010 Paradise Artists Retreat !
http://www.tattoogathering.com/
http://www.jeffensminger.com/
http://www.russabbott.com/
(by the way if you are in Hancock , Mass at the Jiminey Peak Resort .. I highly recommend trying the Alpine Slides, they trump the Mountain Coaster any day !)
I was also tattooed by Dan Plumley from Off the Map Tattoo . His creation on my right foot is a fleshy-concrete- mech Neuma tattoo machine. bad ass.
http://www.offthemaptattoo.com/artists/Dan_Plumley/
I have been painting a lot , and working on several projects . Among my many projects is a decomposition project that is very exciting. I am anxious to see what new textures and imagery that can be introduced into all mediums of my art.
I recently worked on a couple paintings for a book & art show , Pint Sized Paintings. A collection of work from over 120 artists. Pint Size Paintings is a new book focusing on amazing paintings done on a very small scale , while still having a large visual impact. The collection will be debuted in it's entirety at
Hell City Killumbus
May 21st-23, 2010
http://www.myspace.com/pintsizepaintings
A few of those projects will be at the Baltimore Convention
( Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention hosted by Kingpin February 5th-7th at the Baltimore Sheraton City Center Hotel)
Tattooed Heart Studios will be at the convention and I hope to see you there. If you have a tattoo you would like to enter into a contest , please see the contest schedule posted on the myspace page listed above.
A few spots may still be available to get tattooed, Please call the shop to inquire about getting an appointment 410-553-0064
http://www.myspace.com/baltimoretattooarts
I have an exciting Spring and Summer planned. Big Projects,guest spots and my own personal tattoo plans as the cherry on top.
As many of you know I was fortunate enough to have my neck tattooed by Don McDonald at Body Works Tattoo . My neck piece was finished in the spring. It looks amazing! The plans we have laid out for the rest of my body are equally as amazing.
This spring I will begin a Guy Aitchison & Don McDonald collaboration piece that will cover my back! The sessions will be 2 days each , over the course of several visits to Guy Aitchison's studio. Check my myspace and facebook for progress updates.
http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com/
http://www.hyperspacestudios.com/
It will be my pleasure to take a guest spot at Coil Tattoo Gallery located in lovely Los Angeles, Ca. I'm very excited to take a trip back to Cali and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity of working with Nathan Kostechkow & Dave Barton aka Evil Dave at Coil.
http://www.nathankostechko.com/
http://tracesofdave.com/
Be sure to check my facebook & myspace for more frequent updates, photos and progress reports !
on facebook look for Markuss Decker
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000547962524