tribal
[ trahy-buhl ]
"the word tribal relates to a group or community with similar customs and traditions."
In tattooing, everyone's mind automatically goes to tribal tattoos when they hear the word tribal.
When I chose the name for my tattoo fanzine years ago, the tattoo tour, and eventually for the books, I had something else in mind: Our Tribe, Our Tribal behaviors, Our History, and Our Traditions!
In our fast-moving society, these things often get lost or worse, don't matter to folks, to begin with. Our goal is to preserve tattoo history first and foremost. No matter if the book topic is historical or visual. To document the best of the past and present.
Patrick Kitzel
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Tattoo X Ceramics
Featuring the works of Don Ed Hardy, Bryan Burk, Taka Cooper, Chris Garver, Dr. Lakra, Britton McFetridge, Adam Shrewsbury and Dan Sin
9x6 Hardcover Book
192 Pages - Limited Hardcover Edition of 500 Copies
In a world where artistic expression knows no bounds, there exists a fascinating fusion of two ancient and diverse art forms: tattoo art and ceramics. Tattoo X Ceramics delves into this captivating intersection, uncovering the profound connections between the intricate designs etched into skin and the motifs painted onto ceramics. Through the eyes and hands of talented artists, this book embarks on a journey to explore the rich history, cultural significance, and artistic synergy of these two remarkable crafts. Through a wide range of styles and techniques, they invite viewers to contemplate the intricate web of connections that bind us all. Ceramic vessels decorated with tattoo-inspired imagery speak to the universal human experience and the enduring power of creative expression.
The Tiger Book - Tim Lehi
Designs & Variations for Tattooing
8.5x11 Hardcover Book
210 Pages -Limited Hardcover Edition and regular Softcover version available!
All content was created from mid-October 2023 to early April 2024.
“I finally felt motivated to make this book happen mid-last year. Clients and friends mentioned or suggested it over the years. So, it began. I figured I’d take a year to work on it but because of a recent move I had extra time so it was completed ahead of schedule. Feeling I covered a lot, verging on overkill, hopefully not. I called it done after going over 200 pages. Importantly, I wanted to pay tribute to the main artists and tattoo artists who had the biggest impact on me, most especially in the realm of tigers. I tried to incorporate a good amount of suggestions on executing tigers, some pop culture hybrids, cultural/regional influences, a touch of realistic illustrative approaches, and wild fantasy-influenced tigers. Hopefully, it will be a helpful “go-to” book. Whether it be directly in future tattoo jobs or to grab a few ideas and be inspired.” - Tim Lehi
8.5x11 Hardcover
200 Pages, Limited to 1000 Copies
"For the last twenty-five years, Chris Garver has kept sketchbooks containing ideas and images for tattoos and paintings.
Many of the pages in this book are filled with a mix of ideas and styles, recent images alongside ones done decades ago. Loose stencils, sketches, and clippings pasted on top of existing drawings turned into collages without any rules or pre-planned concepts.
This book is a compilation of pages from several sketchbooks that span most of Chris’s career as an artist, and we’re pleased to share it with you.
“These pages were not originally intended for any eyes other than mine. In many cases, I created them only for my own amusement. Always having a sketchbook on hand allowed me to refine my skills and techniques. These books have served as a constant source of inspiration and a way to experiment with new ideas.” - Chris Garver
