Ink-n-Iron, CA, USA 2011

We have been invited to exhibit in 2011 Ink-n-Iron festival in long beach California, this is one of the premier tattoo expos in the world and we couldn't be happier.

Covering three floors inside the ship, 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world will be on hand from 30 States and 25 Countries representing all the tattoo styles; where a car show and music become an integral part of the event, mingling with the artistic expressions of the artists at work. Pinups clad in corsets, Classic Cats with Pompadours, Mohawks, fashion Mullets, full sleeves and back pieces. Not only is the breathtaking view of the gigantic Queen Mary, the beautiful water, and the amazing Long Beach skyline quite a task to take in all at once, but all the fashion statements and lavishly adorned people are quite a spectacle as well. This convention will be both a sort of art gallery and community festival. Seven years ago the ship was overtaken by the underground subculture of all things Kustom and modified. From tattooing to pin striping and tantalizing show goers with tight corsets the 8th Annual Ink-N-Iron Festival is laced up and racing for port!

New Exhibition - Jordan Barnes

In celebration of winning the 2011 NZAAT $15000 artist grant, Local Artist Jordan Barnes is clearing out his studio and throwing together one final exhibition for the year!!! this is his last show before he begins his artist residency in Wellington next year!

Jordans exhibition will be open until sunday the 19th, so come down and check it

Amanda Keat's Tattooed Ladies 2010

Selection of acrylic paintings by local artist Amanda Keat.

Kat 24" x 36" $920.00

Sabina 31" x 39" $690.00

Ruby 24" x 36" $510.00

Mikaani 12" x 24" $340.00

McConchie 18" x 24" $320.00

Wrangler 20" x 30" $450.00 SOLD

Fantastic photos of the paintings taken by award winning photographer alienplanet

Tattooing the tattooers

Yesterday the guests got in the chair for the afternoon and I finally got to ink my long time friend Hank on his bits'a arm. Poor Smitty choose the Eiffel tower on his ribs - cant really think of another building with more lines, both took it like champs.

Hank enjoying the movie

The Survivor Smitty

Exhibition - Tattooed ladies

This Friday night the 3rd of December we will be hosting Amanda Keat's first solo exhibition. Come along and have a quiet drink and check out the gallery from 7pm. If you cant make it on the night come check it out between the 4th of Dec to the 16th, and for our overseas friends be sure to check the exhibition which will be posted on here  from the 4th.

Guests

After the expo we have had some great artists join us for some inking fun, including Chris 51 from Area 51 tattoos Oregon, Dan Smith from High Voltage (LA Ink), Hank Chishlom from Perth and Smitty from Las Vegas.
Here are a few photos of the boys at work.

Chris with his colour style on the ribs

Dan doing traditional swallows 

Hank deep in Black and Gray

Smitty in lining mode

New Zealand Tattoo and Art Expo

We have just finished up at the expo this weekend, had an amazing time and meet some awesome people who we had a blast with, here is some of the work we put out over the two days and some of the sights of the expo.

Good View of the Festival

Another view including our booth

Hadlee enjoying getting his thigh tattooed

Hadlee's Tattoo

John's Tattoo

The lovely Camilla getting brand new ink

Camilla's Tattoo

Matty T at the start of the 'Snailape'

The Snail Ape

Chris 51 Tattooing in his booth

Skateboard Charity Auction Decks

Ran from Melbourne tattooing in his booth

Skate board Decks

During the week prior to the the New Zealand Tattoo and Arts Festival we have been hosting the skate boards for charity Auction. Here are a couple of them up in our gallery, and a close up of Amandas which eventually sold for $160 with all money going to the children's hospital.

Media

Here is a recent article that made the front page of the paper and stuff.co.nz on our shop and the upcoming expo.
and the link to the article Click Here

Our Work

We specialise in custom designs, work across all styles to suit our clients.
Here is a small selection of our work, feel free to drop down and see more of what we have in store as well as designs and flash.

Welcome to Ink & Anchor Tattoo Artspace.

We are a modern and professional tattoo studio located in the heart of New Plymouth located at 206 Devon St East.
Our studio is all about great artwork, no attitudes and no fuss within a relaxed atmosphere to create the best tattoo for you.
Beyond offering custom tattoos we also have an art gallery and a selection of  jewelry and clothing.
Our shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am till late.
Come down, check us out and have a chat.