wtjon06

Glad to see everybody going. Ive woorked with the show for awhile now Nate and CJ have done a rad job of bringing the show back to the caliber it is now. Be sure to check the page Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - November 22 – 24, 2013 for artist upadtes and all info. Roster is looking awesome. And with the ability to get a walkup with some of the best around is insane.

The 21st Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival will be held on Nov 22-24 2013 at the Richmond Convention Center. Please be sure to check out the website Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - November 22 – 24, 2013 and the facebook page for updates, artist listings, show schedules, and hotel information. Look forward to seeing you there.

I will be there in attendance as always. See ya soon Jen! And the old man too! As for everybody else, check out rvatattoo.com for further details. hope to see many of you there.

One more week! For more info on the show, artist listing, contest times, and hotel info, go to RVATATTOO.COM.

After Billy Eason's passing, the Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival is being carried on by Nate Drew and Flaco Productions (of the SLC tattoo Convention.) The date has been set for November 19th thru the 21st, 2011. The location has been moved to the heart of downtown Richmond. The list of attendees is more than most would shake a stick at. Please refer to the facebook link below for more information, attending artists, hotel info, and all updates on the show. Thanks

Log In | Facebook

Jon Clement here. Doing a re-introduction. I make tattoos. Traditionally trained and I stick to the old ways. Been tattooing for 7 years now. Long way to go and alot more to learn. Have worked for a few shops. More recently, worked for Billy Eason and helped with the Richmond Tattoo Arts festival ( now under the direction Of Nate Drew after Billy's passing.) Left RVA and moved to Va beach, where i currentlly work at Studio Evolve Tattoo. Thanks for looking.

This may not be the exact place to post, but I wanted to inform all of you. My name is Jon Clement. I have come to call the man not only boss, but father. Billy Eason did alot for our industry as well as individuals in his 50 year career. He passed on to blue skies some time yesterday in his rest. I will inform the forum of funeral arrangements and so forth. For any other information, please feel free to call me at 804.440.4255. Or message me here.

Thank you both for your threads/replies. This is the one spot i neglected to announce. I will in the future though, for all the admins and interested parties. If any artists on this forum have any need for further info. about the shows, dates, etc, give me a shout on here. Other than that, I can be reached at 804.440.4255 at Capital Tattoo. And thank both of you guys for coming out. It was nice meeting you Bunny. And I will be in touch jinxproof1996

Color in the center of letters....If the lettering is on point, color makes it look not so good (my opinion.) Kind of like messing up an unbroken item. Simplicity and linework.

if i fouled up (i.e. didnt do something "fast enough) i got "DAS BOOT." Das Boot was an oversized steel toed Doc Marten tall boot that fir over every artist's shoe. I got kicked in the taint in the middle of the shop. Regularly. Most of the time for no reason other than (their) boredome.

Seen alot of tattooers, But I'd say James Vaughn in NC. Not only is he fast, he's consistent and solid. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000453165480

Keet at Southern Star in Atlanta.....awesomeness. Single needle.....Tony Edwards from AZ. Jack....enough said. Everyday. Lettering is an artform. I draw it all the time. The whole process/mechanics of it. HAs to be learned/taught. I got some knowledge from tattooers, graffitti guys, and most importantly an old school sign "painter." The formula is so simple to me know. But the quest to reach it was HARD. And Mario, you guys do some super nice lettering up there btw.

Agreed with Julio and Mario. Those two books/flash have spawned the easily readable script. You can spot tracing of that a mile away. Script is an artform within itself. From all those i mentioned in a prior post to many more accomplished artists. Drawing your own lettering, whether on tracing paper/directly on the skin, shows tenfold. Good and bad. I have script from Tim Hendricks and am soon getting script from Jack Rudy. But i love the stuff and plan on getting more. Some guys get small bangers from artists the like, I get script.

Not really. I end up explaining care instructions to the parent, who honestly in my mind don't care any ways. My mom made me wait until I turned 18 to get a tattoo. And on that day, she "let" me skip school in my senior year and took me to get it. I still find it fascinating that these parents allow their underdeveloped (physically and mentally) children to get a permanent body modification. And trust me, the tattoos turn out to be the "usual" walk in tattoos. Lower backs, ribs, etc.

Well, here in VA the age limit is 16 with parental consent. We have guide lines (no forearm, neck, company logos, band logos, sex, death, violence, names other than the clients or their decesed) posted. So, we do them. But I don't wholly agree with the law. I automatically upcharge as well as try to "counsel" the child and their parent/legal guardian. More times than most, the kid has no clue and their "parent" seems to only want to let them get their way. So again, upcharge. If the "client" really bothers me, or doesn't want to heed my warning of getting a tattoo and it's repercussions, I decline to tattoo them. There have been cases of me being told I don't know what I'm talking about, etc. This is coming from an artist with visible areas tattooed. On a few occasions, I've suggested the parent not only leave the premisis but also whip their kid's ass. I personally don't condone tattooing minors, but 80% of the time, the parents don't seem to care, so I don't either. Double edged blade.....

Bill Is the man. Just sayin.....lol

Favorite lettering style by far is script. West coast, fine line style. And for longevity, it'd be the same. I have friends (and including myself) that have script from artists such as Freddy Corbin, Jack Rudy, Tony Edwards, and a few other west coast originators that I personally feels looks better the older it gets. As for smallest, dunno. One word....Grillo. Locations = collar rockers and arms, worst being areas that have become celebrity cool such as the inside of the fingers. And yes, I think script is an art form within the artform. It has the ability (in my eyes) to show a tattooers true talents. If your linework is iffy, it'll show up in the first curve you pull. But thats just my two cents.:)

Agreed. Mike Wilson. But a friend has a Zeke panther head that is flawless to say the least.

Hate to say it, but the face was cake.

Toss up between backpiece and throat. The backpiece where the back of the ribs are located and the throat for feeling like i was losing air seem to be a tie.

I, a man who makes tattoos seven days a week, have my face tattooed. But I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that it hinders me. Even being in the industry. Before speaking with other artists, i am known as "one of those tattoo face black t shirt guys." But, I chose to adorn my face with said tattoos. This is also being after having a good percentage of my body covered. Do i regret them? Sometimes. Mainly when I am out with my family, or when speaking to another artists who I hold in high regards. But I made that choice, so I deal with it. But as for the "scene kid, baltimore body suit" kids, I find it ridiculous. Also, working in a shop, I cant believe the amount of clients trying to get their "lil wayne starter kits" going at such a young stage especially considering 90% of their lack of tattoos. But artists like Freddy Corbin and a few others defied the "general rule of thumb" that i was taught. No neck, no face, and no hands. I rebelled against this, and in my decision, i am hindered. I have to stand by my decision now. But in hindsight, if i had it to do all over, I probably would not have.

good stuff. see you there.

Ahh. I'm in Richmond, VA. A CNBC "poll" listed us as being the #rd "most tattooed city" due to our shop/population ratio. And as of about a week ago, two strippers (sad but true) are opening a shop here. And to top it off, it's only two doors down from the shop Jessie Smith works at. I think our total number now is around 55-60 shops. And that's not counting the kitchen magicians and trailer tradesmen.

best shader in my arsenal. one off from the slc show a couples of years ago.

My name is Jon Clement. I make tattoos at Capital Tattoo in Richmond, VA. The shop puts on the Richmond show twice a year. I've been tattooing for six years. I feel honored to have the lifestyle I do. I do various guest spots and conventions yearly. I have had the privilege of working with many world class artists and learning (being a sponge) from all of them. I look forward to enjoying this site as it differs from the other mind numbing "forums" on the interwebs. Thank you for reading and look forward to conversing with you.

Jon Clement c/s