Mike "NeMo" Mendez, is a self-taught artist, born and raised in NYC. Mike is Bad Applez Inc's master sculptor! Mike has worked for Tenacious Toys,Toyqube, Wizard Sleeve Toys, Happy Panda Toys and many other companies and clients producing prototypes and exclusive runs of custom vinyl toys! Mike has also self-produced resin garage kits and custom vinyl toys that have been displayed in galleries all across the USA.

Mike's talents don't end at sculpting! He is an accomplished painter and toy customizer that can handle any medium that is at his disposal!

Rob Ingellis (OsiRisORion) is a self-taught artist born and raised in Queens, NY and is currently residing in Southington, CT. Rob is Bad Applez Inc concept designer and production painter!

Rob's painting and sculpting style has been described by many as "Visceral Surrealism". He blends multiple color layers with heavy detailed line work.

Rob is also known for his work customizing vinyl toys which he applies the same philosophies as he does in his paintings. His influences are a fusion of abstract, surrealism, graffiti with elements of Japanese kaiju, horror, and fantasy.

Rob's work has proudly been exhibited in galleries across the US and has had the privilege to work w/ companies/organizations such as Tenacious Toys, GUUMON, Rumble Monsters, Dead Bear Studios, October Toys, Argonaut Resins ,and many others!

Visit their site NOW! http://www.badapplezinc.com/

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He has been a licensed tattoo artist for four years now after completing the mandatory courses and has been laying the ink on his satisfied clients ever since. With his Sobas, FK Irons and Texas Customs he creates works that come to life.

He has just begun to dive into the realm of painting and it seems he already has a firm handle on taming canvas. His bold colors and perception have what he refers to as New School Illustrative vibe. Pulling inspiration from such greats as Jime Litwalk, Tony Ciavarro and Jessie Smith, it's no wonder your eyes are drawn to his acrylics. You can not help but stop and examine his pieces. Watercolors have just entered the picture and oils aren't far behind.

Ryan is great guy and a hell of an artist so make sure to swing by his Myspace or facebook account and check out his latest creations!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tattoos-and-Art-by-Ryan-Osborne/118973021494415#!/pages/Tattoos-and-Art-by-Ryan-Osborne/118973021494415?sk=photos

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He started his Tattoo career in 1991 after a very fateful meeting outside his house. There in the street was a biker kicking the hell out of his ride cause the thing broke down so Dave went out to be of assistance. The two became friends and fishing buddies.

Unbeknown to Dave the man he helped and became friends with was Dave "Zapp" Zappia (artist of the year at the 1982 world convention). Zapp tattooed Dave's ribs and the rest, as they say, his tattoo history! Dave then took on a four year apprenticeship under the teachings of Ed Nowiak Sr. where he learned "the business" inside and out. From tedious needle making to the technical applications of tattoo design, the all-important sterilization and cross contamination prevention and off course, customer service!

Dave is the proud owner of Sacred Art Tattoo Company in Latham NY where he tattoos and does the piercing.

Dave has awards and trophies for "Most Realistic", "Best female Sleeve", "Best Black and Grey", "Best Female Tattoo" among others. Dave is passionate about the art of tattooing and really gets to know his clients. He excels at black & Grey Portraits which he still uses his Antique Jonesy Machine to do and "traditional" tattoos pulling inspiration from the greats, Sailor Jerry, Cap Coleman, etc...

Please check Dave out by clicking any of the pictures featured, or stop by his shop! He is a great man and a great artist.

Sacred Art Tattoo Company
1090 New Loudon Rd, Latham NY, 12047
(518) 782-1207

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Tatshirts.com own osirisorion's hand by Dave Am-Jam 2010

So how did he end up here at Tatshirts.com? HE WON THE DESIGN CONTEST that's how!

Not only is Jeff a professional musician but he's quite the graphic artist as well! He started out just making designs for E.T.E. to save money. (typical band protocol, believe me, I've been there myself!) But when you're good, you're good and his work started to get noticed. Now he does designs for other bands, and the MMA. Yup. That would be the Mixed Martial Arts fighting league. Damn huh? I know!

I talked to Jeff a few days back and asked him about the art aspect of his creative existence and was pleasantly surprised by one of the people that he takes inspiration from. Tatshirts own $500 design contest winner, Chadlonius! See, the community really does work! Others that he looks to for a uplift? Godmachine, Hydro74, Maxx242 and PaleHorse Studios to name a few. Sounds like a great group to pull from!

His work starts on paper and then gets imported into Illustrator to clean up the lines and add some depth to his pieces. His attention to detail is awesome and I love his loose sketchy style. As you can see from his $500 winning design, Love and Life, bottom right, his eye for detail coupled with his free flowing lines makes for a marriage of eye popping boldness and details for days! I personally love this style and I look forward to seeing more from Jeff in the future.

You need to check out everything Jeff does cause it's all amazing and he is a great guy! You have three links to choose from so GET TO CLICKIN'!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ERASE-THE-ENEMY/61610026567

http://erasetheenemy.com/

http://119design.com/

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With that said, I would like to introduce you to one of our own, Yulonda Bader! Yulonda has been a member of Tatshirts for a long time and has posted more of her art than anyone else. She is a very free spirit and has a very unique eye when it comes to becoming one with a canvas. Her color schemes and of set designs take the mind on a beautiful journey with out the risk of being arrested for illegal substances!

She has two main loves in the art world. Portraits, which she does mainly in charcoal, and oils, in which she dives deep into her subconscious to produce works that would make Jim Morrison proud. Her style is all her own and when asked about where her talent stems from she replied, "I do not think that you can teach art, it's just inside you. People can teach you how to draw what other people have done, but only you can teach yourself."

Those are some wise words Yulonda.

We look forward to many more designs from her and you should too! Click any one of her featured designs to see more of her amazing work.

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Venom Ink Tattoo is BUSY! You know why? CAUSE THE ART COMING OUT OF THIS SHOP IS INSANE THAT'S WHY!

Chad Chase (pictured below) has been slinging ink for five years now and his specialty is realism. And let me tell you fist hand, HE AIN'T KIDDING! This mans art is top notch.

His weapons of creation include Dano Collins and F.K. Irons tattoo machines and as far as the pigments he uses Fusion and Eternal Inks.

With his major influence being Joshua Carlton you know this man has some serious skills.

His newest and favorite piece is his hand which is a cover up in progress and is being inked by artist and owner Chad Chubbuck.

Please visit their site and take a look see, you will not be disappointed!

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Doug is the owner of Eternal Images Tattoos and has been in the tattoo world for over 10 years now. His layed back attitude and warm personality makes him very approachable and his knowledge of tattooing is well established. Some his influences are but not limited to Sailor Jerry, Mr. Lyle Tuttle and Poch.

His favorite style is Japanese but his work is very diverse. From bold colors to black and grey, he can do it all. His best piece being a side portrait "lost soul" reaper and the colors were just insane.

Doug uses Mickey Sharpz and Martini machines to create his masterpieces and with Alpha Premier inks to make them last.

Check them out at www.eternalimages.net or swing by the shop located at 136 Main Street, Milford, MA.

Tell'em Big Steve sent ya!

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I have been lucky enough to run into Pete a couple times, once at the MassTattoo and Arts Convention and again up at Live Free and it was a pleasure to see him again! A great man and a great talent. The newest "family members" he brought to the show were some of the best I've seen thus far. My favorite? A "masked " baby that just blew my mind! The face is completely removable and what is underneath, well........You can use your imagination. (see photo bottom left)

Not only is Pete a great artistic mind, he is also the collector of some equally amazing tattoos. His favorite piece being a portrait of his dog Cannon, inked by Chad Chase of Venom Ink Tattoos up in Sanford ME.

Next time you see Pumkin Pete you tell him Big Steve sent ya but make sure you have some time to hang at his booth cause you're going to need it!

http://www.myspace.com/morbidcreations

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