In the world of tattooing there is no better place to be then the Convention Circuit. The Tattoo Convention circuit is not only a place to make a hell of alot of money for tattoo and body piercing artist but also a way for artist to have their work judged by their peers in the industry. Many conventions held around the world each year always feature some of the best and brightest talent in the industry. The convention circuit is where you can meet your favorite artist and actually get pointers from them about new techniques in the industry.
Aberration Pro Custom Tattoo will have James attending a lot of the local and National Circuits. James will be bringing along some apprentices so they can get their feet wet outside of the shop atmosphere. Tattooing is just more then sitting in a shop doing one customer after another. It's a lifestyle that one gets into. Tattooing is not only expression through art but it is also getting out there and seeing the world around you. How can one really express an artistic side without getting out there and experiencing life and what it has to offer?
On the convention circuit you have to sit back and take everything you see and hear in. From the rides by car from city to city, to the seminars giving on different subjects by the artist themselves. What you take from your travels on the circuit will reflect in your art at home. What you learn on the road from the many different seminars will have a positive impact on your work as an artist. Every tattoo artist needs to keep learning. Like anything else if you come to a complete stop your work will suffer.
Some of the conventions I wish to hit in my career are the one in Tokyo and England. Most have to remember the greats are not always located in the States. Many of the best artist I believe come out of Japan. The Artist in Japan are still very much trained by the Master/Student tradition. In my view Tokyo Horitoshi First is the best artist Japan has to offer. Most of his work is by hammer needle combination.
He will be attending the Las Vegas Convention in 2011. I look forward to meeting him.