No Hope No Fear News

Paris Tattoo Art Fest July 4th, 5th and 6th!

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:33:48 -0700

Hello Friends! James Kern will be working at the Tattoo Art Fest in Paris 4th of July weekend! Appointments are available! If you would like to get an appointment in Paris, please email at info@tattoomonster.com. Click the image above for more information!

See you there!

NHNF

“Scratch Art” Books for sale!

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:31:20 -0700

Hello Friends! I have a few copies of Hyperspace studios "Scratch Art" Book For Sale. The book features art by James Kern and Rachel Gilbert of No Hope No Fear Tattoo Art Studio as well as many other talented artists. Books are $40 each.

Please come by the studio if you want one. Right now I am not shipping any.

Here's a description of the book:

"Hyperspace Studios presents Scratch Art - A collection of scratchboard art by tattoo artists This impressive collection of scratchboart art comes from well over 150 talented tattoo artists including Filip Leu, Shige, Carson Hill, Dee Dee Sergua, Gabriel Cece, Jon Clue, Guy Aitchison, Jack Rudy, Dan Hazelton, Zsolt Sarkozi, Nick Baxter, Kim Reed, Kore Flatmo, Nikko Hurtado, Michele Wortman, Markus Lenhard, Don McDonald, Timothy Hoyer, Aaron Cain, Bugs, Cory Kruger, Larry Brogan, Anil Gupta, Marcus Pacheco, Durb Morrison, Tim Kern, Steve Morris, Nate Beavers, Bob Tyrrell, Joe Capobianco, James Kern, Mike Devries, Needles, and many many more!
“One would never dream of calling the renowned Guy Aitchison a ‘scratcher’, a kitchen table tattoo hack. But he's playing on the slur with a new project called Scratch Art, in collaboration with his wife Michele Wortman, explaining "We chose this medium as it parallels so much with aspects of tattooing. Like tattooing, it is an unforgiving medium that does not allow for erasing; we also chose this theme because of the irony of reference to 'scratch' artists in tattooing. Amusingly, so many of us are far from scratch artists; this industry has grown artistically and the awareness of true artists in the tattoo field is undeniable."

New work by Rachel Gilbert!!!!!!

Fri, 9 May 2008 21:50:56 -0700

Hello Everyone!
We have finally added twenty new tattoo photos for Rachel Gilbert! You can check them out HERE.

New James Kern Gallery coming SOON!

We promise.

Artists please Read- Orphaned Work Act!

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:49:52 -0700

Take Action: Don’t Let Congress Orphan Your Work  THE ORPHAN WORKS BILL IS BACK.  And this time the wheels have been greased for quick passage.  Yesterday a revived Orphan Works Bill sailed through a House panel. Today the Senate bill will be marked up. These bills will expose any work of art to commercial infringement. This will include everything from professional paintings to personal photos placed on the net.    The bills will coerce you to register your work with for-profit registries as a condition of protecting your copyrights. Any unregistered pictures will be subject to Orphan Works infringement. This is a radical departure from international copyright law and normal business practice.  If you wish to oppose this legislation, you must act now. We’ve set up an online site for anyone to e-mail their Senators and Representatives with one click. This site is open to professional artists, photographers and any member of the image-making public.  We’ve provided sample letters from individuals representing different sectors of the visual arts. Illustrators, photographers, fine artists, reps, licensing firms, designers:  If you’re opposed to the Orphan Works act, this site is yours to use.  For international artists and our colleagues overseas, we’ve provided a special link, with a sample letter and instructions as to whom to write.  2 minutes is all it takes to write Congress and fight for your copyrights. Go here:   http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/  Pick a sample letter or write your own. Type in your zip code. Your letter will be automatically addressed to your congressman and senators. Click and send.  For more information about the Orphan Works Act of 2008:  IPA Statement to House Subcommittee March 20, 2008:  http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php?searchterm=00261  IPA Senate Mark-up Comments April 30, 2008:  http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/ow_docs  Geneva/ May 7, 2008 Orphan Works Bill Catches Global Attention/ Intellectual Property Watch: http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/index.php?p=1028  MP3 Interview: http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/orphan.html  YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CqBZd0cP5Yc  Please post this message or forward it to any interested party.  If you received our mail as a forwarded message, and wish to be added to our mailing list, email us at:   illustratorspartnership@cnymail.com  Place "Add Name" in the subject line, and provide your name and the email address you want used in the message area.

James and Rachel participating in Tats for Cats Fundraiser!

Sat, 3 May 2008 08:37:32 -0700

Tats for Cats

DoveLewis and The Portland Mercury  Ask Portlanders to Up Their Ink Factor!
Been thinking of getting a new tattoo?
How about a cool design incorporating your cute Chihuahua, precious pit bull, or sweet Siamese? Our fundraiser, “Tats for Cats….and Dogs,” starts May 1st. Tattoo artists all over town will donate 10% of the fees generated in May by animal-inspired tattoos to the DoveLewis Stray Animal and Wildlife Fund. 100% of that money goes to pay for emergency medical care for injured stray and wild animals brought to DoveLewis. And even if you don't want to get a tattoo, you can still join the fun -- scroll down for more info!

CLICK HERE for a list of participating tattoo artists!

Tattoo artists, CLICK HERE to get involved!

Come get tattooed!