Infernum

To all my fellow artists, fans and friends,

It has been way too long since I hit the road around the northeastern coast (MA, VT, NH, MN, DC, VA, MD, PA + OH). Now that winter is almost gone, we are thinking of taking a trip every month, or two.

Where to? That's really up to your responses, but anywhere within a reasonable driving distance (up to 9-10 hours) seems good.

All it takes is a few of you that are serious, and want work done, for us to visit your city or town.

For anyone interested, just email us at: [email protected]

Hope to see you all soon... in your own corner of Hell.

- Liorcifer

Infernum Tattoos

Infernum Tattoos - Official shop of Liorcifer and Mr. Beans

Infernum NYC is looking for a permanent artist who is local, has style, and knows his or her stuff (no rockstars, please). We also have an extra station for travelling artists, so if you are passing through the area, get in touch.

We are a private studio (no walk-ins), run by artist Liorcifer, and centered in the East Village off St Marks in Manhattan.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, send a copy of your portfolio to: [email protected], or give us a call 212-477-7087 for specifics or questions.

I'm kind of new here too, so I'm not too sure how it used to be in the past.

But I have been tattooing for over 18 years, and find this site to be very interesting and educational on many levels.

As some said already, I try and only post things that might be of interest to other people, and constructive.

Every social media or forum will always have lurkers, however this site is definitely much more serious then others, and as I recommend this to other artists too, we can only hope it will remain professional and constructive, at least the majority of it.

things such as the artists interviews will definitely keep this place a more artist friendly site, I can't see too many people enjoy those kind of things, or discussions much, unless they are truly a part of the family, or fellow artists.

Either way, at least in my opinion, if we can keep ignoring useless posts, and stick to what's more important, constructive, educational, or just plain ol' good tattoo or shop talk...etc. then I believe the other will die out on it's own with time...after all, they have much better forums as such to go to, if that's what they are looking for.

Kari Barba! way ahead of her time, and still kicks ass!!! much respect!

Outer Limits just celebrated their 30 anniversary last week.

I think you are definitely better off notifying them.

after all, you got nothing to really lose by doing so, only being nice and respectful to your artist, and give them the chance of booking someone after you if they wish to.

and by doing so early enough, you leave them enough time to do those last minute changes in their schedule and not have to lose money or be disappointed.

You are totally right about the importance of aging of the tattoo, and that it should be one of the first and most important thing in an artist's mind when they design a tattoo.

however, that does not mean you HAVE to still follow those "red lines" as you call them.

The real challenge we go through is to push the envelope, and the artistic level of tattooing while still making sure it will look great for years to come. ( such as, for example, using black as background, so you don't really have to have a solid outline to hold the piece...)

Unfortunately, I do agree that too many tattoo artists seem to put their art in a priority over long lasting tattoo, which is really due to the fact that most people nowadays don't really apprentice professionally or bother to learn those ground rules and red lines of this medium.

I didn't see any posts about this, and hope this is the right place for this.
I just heard of the accident that took Frank Lee away from us, entirely too early.
for those of you who don't know the name- He is one of the biggest pioneers in the "new school" style, and was way ahead of his time by the early 90's and a great inspiration in my tattooing career and many others I've met and know.
He also made great sets of original flash designs, and was one of the only artists ever to have his flash hanging at just about any studio worldwide and was for many years a "best seller" sets.

Such a great artist, and a huge part of the evolution of tattoos during the big wave that turned this industry on it's head and made it to what it is today.

R.I.P my friend

Not sure if this posted here, I haven't seen it.

it's a really cool find my friend sent me.

Things used to be very different...

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/invasion_of_the_flesh_etchers_vintage_tv_report_of _minnesota_tattoo

I can't wait to hear the new DarkThrone!!! only a few more days...

Just a few more...hope you like, those are a bit older work.

Yes, I did Austin for a few years. thanks.

I just opened my new private studio in NYC.

we are still looking for another local custom artist, for full or part time position.

for more information call us #212-477-7087, or email [email protected]

See you in our Hell...

Liorcifer

Here's some pictures of my work...thanks for looking.

I hope this works.

here's some of my work...

it is truly amazing to me to hear "artists" say that it's ok for them if their tattoos will not hold for more then a few years.

are you out of your mind people!!??? did people forget what a tattoo is all about??

yes, you can of course revive your tattoos many years down the road if you want them to look more vibrant, but any tattoo artist out there that does not try his best that every tattoo they do will last forever! and age properly, really should pick up a different medium to work with.

what makes some artists pioneers in this industry is the ability to push the envelope and art, while stile paying attention to the basics of the medium and still keep in mind at any time how the tattoo will age and change with time, in order to assure the client that the changes will e minimal and the art sill still be a good looking tattoo in 20-30 years after it's done.

Can't wait for the new Dark Throne!!!!

Your thread has some really amazing tattoos.

but it looks like most are big bold color work...

I will do my best to shed some darkness of my own here as soon as I can post some photos...

I (Liorcifer) will be working there too, and can't wait...

Tin Tin did put a convention there in 1999-2000 and it was amazing, as it was put together with Miki Vialleto ( organizer of the Milan, London conventions...) which makes it a very well put together show, and many many great artists on board.

We have been waiting for this event for so many years, and very glad to see it back, and honored to be able to work there.

and Paris is always a good place to go see in general- very artistically inspiring city!

This guy was a true pioneer in the tattoo industry.

and even though there has been much bad talk about him making professorial equipment available to the general public many years ago- it does seem like quite a few of the best known artists world wide started their career thanks to him.

and even tough I had a professional apprenticeship, my first machines and much of my equipment back then was all Spaulding brand, and of course the a to z book that I still have, and hope to pass along to my apprentice one day, just as I got it from the guy who taught me.

RIP

I'm sorry I was trying to upload an image of a big front piece I just finished, but keep getting error and can't delete the post.

I'll re post the images as soon as I can.

totally agreed though, haven't seen too many HUGE torso pieces lately.

I think this is very good tattoos, and very unique style.

Like many, or all, other tattoos, I'm sure some people will love it and wear it and some people hate it, for each his own.

as for the quality of the work, I've known those guys for a while now and seen many of those tattoos being done and healed, and it is a very top notch quality tattoo art.

Thanks for the welcome!

Lior amicably left Tribulation only a few months ago. The studio officially opened on Halloween.

The folks at the new studio opened by Liorcifer in NYC, called Infernum, and would love to say "Hello! to everyone out there.