Books, Art, and More Books!!!

Thanks to our friends at Presto Publishing, we have a slew of amazing books available for your library, art, or reference collection!  Here’s some of the titles now available:

Hanamichi by Hori Benny

“Hanamichi” by Hori Benny
Tattoo Flash. Tattoo Designs. Tattoo ideas. This collection of tattoo flash chronicles the first leg of his journey through a traditional Japanese tattoo apprenticeship. In under 12 months Hori Benny produced over 250 sheets of flash, covering a number of mediums, genres and styles. 9″ x 6″ 102 full color pages Hardcover

"Sketches" by Jeral Tidwell“Sketches” by Jeral Tidwell
No one is quite sure what is up with Jeral Tidwell, but his loss of control is your gain in this all new collection of his sketches. See the birth of all the great art that has become Rock Posters, T-Shirts, Book Covers, Skateboards, Tattoos, Video games and just about anything you can think of. 8.5” x 6” 120 pages Hardcover

"Creature Critter Circus" by Jime Litwalk Sketckbook 2“Creature Critter Circus” by Jime Litwalk Sketckbook 2
Jime Litwalk’s Sketchbook 2 Creature Critter Circus, this is the second in a new series of sketchbooks from tattoo artist Jime Litwalk.  Hardcover 88 pages, 8″ x 6″

"What's Not Ta Like?" by Joe Capobianco“What’s Not Ta Like” by Joe Capobianco
The Capo Girl is known and worn throughout the world, this new book features a bevy of beauties showing off their assets on everything from paper to skateboards to skin. 12” x 8” 214 pages Hardcover

Steadfast Brand Jime Litwalk Roller Girl Tank Top!

This is our latest design by Jime Litwalk for Steadfast Brand

"Roller Girl" is printed on an American Apparel Racerback Tank Top

Here is a look at our Roller Girl shirt done with tattoo artist Jime Litwalk!  This shirt is going up today for pre-sale and will be ready for shipment on July 6th so get yours now!  We laid this one out during a visit to Ybor city a few months ago and we are really happy with the way it came out.  We considered the summer  heat so it will be printed on an American Apparel racerback tank top.

This is just a bit of what we are doing with our “Concept to Creation” or “C2C” series that we are working on with our artists.  We felt like showing the art as it lays out during the creative process of trial and error was something that our customers would really appreciate.  There is so much that goes into the design before it makes it to the site or store and we just want to share that with you guys!

Just click the pictures to get back to the store and see (or buy) the finished product!

Original artwork for the Roller Girl design by Jime Litwalk for Steadfast Brand

Headed to the Atlanta Tattoo Arts Festival

Come out to the show and check out the newest gear and get some work done!  Looking forward to seeing everyone there.  The 14th Annual event will be this week June 4-6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6345 Powers Ferry Road.

The Atlanta Tattoo Arts Festival is honored to feature a select group of world-class artists showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.  Many of the artists will travel great distances to bring their unique art to the Atlanta community.

The festival offers live tattooing, contests with many different categories, seminars for tattoo artists, cool vendors with a variety of different treasures and new this year, a bikini contest by the pool!  When the tattooing is finished each day, the after party is across the street at Mardi Gras.  So come get a room and party with us all weekend!

Hours of Operation

Friday 3:00pm-12:00am
Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm

For more information please visit www.atlantatattooartsfestival.com

Steadfast Brand MMA Fighters

If you haven’t checked out our guys and their records lately head over to the Paragon MMA site and see what’s going on.

Remington and the guys are always working hard so show your love and watch them do what they do best!  WIN!

http://www.paragonmma.com/mainweb/fighters/

Our Gunnar Owl Design Now Available At Journey’s!

Our re-designed Owl Tee done by Tattoo artist Gunnar is now released in Journey’s nationwide!  Here is the link to get in online at Journey’s.  The purple version is exclusively found at Journey’s and the gray version can be found at the Steadfast Brand website.  Please take a sec and let both us and Journey’s know what you think.  Thanks for all the love!!

http://www.journeys.com/product.aspx?id=162433&g=girls&p=app&c=872&m=SM

We are headed to the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention this weekend!

This is one of our favorite shows of the year so come out and say hello!  Mention this blog for a discount.  Check out the site and come get some new ink!

http://www.villainarts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=91

XFC 10 Night of Champions Bruce Connors is Back in Action!

We are off to Tampa to watch our fighter Bruce Connors tonight!

In Bruce Connors’ fight back to title contention, Derek Schiffer is the next opponent that stands in his way. Derek is a decorated grappler with gold medals from Abu Dahbi, US Open, as well as an NCAA D-1 Wrestler and a Purple Belt in BJJ. On Friday, March 19th at the St. Pete Times Forum we will see how these two skill sets measure up.

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For tickets and event details visit the XFC website.  Remember all of Bruce’s fellow Marines get in free, so bring your Military ID.

Bruce’s brother Andrew will also be making his way to the cage that night in his pro debut against a talented young fighter from Tampa, Jean Colon.  Andrew hopes to show the XFC fans that fighting runs in the blood.

Tried & True Tattoo Expo in Collaboration with Universal Orlando® Resort

Universal Orlando® ResortThe Orlando Tried and True Tattoo Expo, in collaboration with Universal Orlando® Resort, bring you two great events to help you enjoy all Orlando has to offer! The opening day of our Tattoo Expo, Thursday May 6th, 2010 at the Rosen Centre open from 6pm till 10pm, will wrap up with everyone going to Universal CityWalk® to the amazing Red Coconut Club® for a night of music, drink specials, and the intro to our art show featuring the Steadfast Brand Artist Signature Series artists and many others showing their original artwork for your pleasure.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 7-9) will be all about the Tattoo Expo held at the Rosen Centre on I-Drive! The hours are listed below. Come down and see some of today’s most talented tattoo artists and get the new tattoo you have always wanted! On-site entertainment, music, food, and art for viewing and sale will keep you busy all weekend long! Several seminars featuring studies in tattooing, photography, machine building, drawing, painting, and more are offered throughout the weekend.
You must be 18 or over to be tattooed, but the tattoo expo is open to all ages! Our kid’s corner has a variety of entertainment for the whole family and kids of all ages including face painting, temporary tattoos, and coloring contests. A licensed daycare service will be provided on premises for your convenience.

Monday after the show is when Universal Orlando® has joined up to give you the real central Florida experience. On our site you will see an exclusive afternoon ticket product not available anywhere else for attendees of the Tried and True Tattoo Expo! Make sure you get the afternoon ticket that has been discounted nearly 50% and is only available there! You already came to the show so take an extra day and enjoy a tattoo vacation in a city that was built for vacations at Orlando’s best theme park!

Click here for Universal Orlando® Resort Afternoon Tickets!

Some pictures from the design Joe Capobianco did for us!

This is a link over to the blog Joe Capobianco used while working out our bunny design.  It was really great to work with Joe on this for the Steadfast Brand Artist Signature Series.  Joe is a great guy and artist and if your not familiar with his work (you live under a rock) you should check out his blogs and websites for his work and his studio http://hopegallerytattoo.com/

You can of course pick up the shirt at www.steadfastbrand.com

Thanks everyone!

See more of the pics at http://whatsnottalike.blogspot.com

Back from the Cigar City Tattoo Expo in Ybor City

We went down there last minute with our friend Jime Litwalk of Hart and Huntington, Las Vegas.  We had a blast and got to see Russ Abbott, the Inksmith and Rogers crew along with many more of our friends.  We went downtown to the local shops and got to eat some really great Sushi at the industry famous Samuri Blue!  More pics and videos up soon!Chris Collins and Jime LitwalkJime Litwalk tattooing Steadfast Brand Sweetheart Barbie

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