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* 2009 SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS *
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PHOENIX '09
American Illustrative Tattooing
"Bridging the Gap Between Traditional & Realism"
Russ Abbott learned most of what he knows about art through the eyes of a tattooer. Prior to his tattooing apprenticeship, he knew he could draw, but he never had much formal art training to help him develop a style. With over 10 years as a custom tattoo artist under his belt, Abbott has attempted just about every tattooing style & technique with varying degrees of success. His mantra all along was to learn from his mistakes and repeat his successes. Over time, Abbott's work has evolved into a realm all its own. Drawing from solid foundations in both traditional and realistic tattooing, he's been making a name for himself with his uniquely American brand of illustrative tattooing.
Abbott's tattoo creations are often strikingly vivid depictions of dramatic scenery. Even the most mundane objects seem to have a life all their own when Russ works his magic on them. The staples of his tattoo style include clean line work, dynamic composition, dramatic lighting, and realistic rendering. Many of the epic scenes depicted in his tattoo projects seem to spring to life from the pages of a classic novel.
During this seminar, Russ Abbott dives deep into his creative process, revealing hard-learned wisdom and offering useful advice for those wishing to take their work to the next level. Following is an overview of what will be covered. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Consultation & Design: Learn techniques for molding your clients' concepts into the best tattoo ideas with a behind-the-scenes look into the planning process for large-scale tattoo projects.
Tattooing Techniques: Includes discussion on the techniques that Russ uses for stenciling & drawing directly on the skin, outlining & mapping out the piece, smooth shading & solid coloring, and getting that "clean" look. Find out what needles, machines, and inks Russ prefers. Every attendee will receive a secret list detailing which machines, needles, and inks Russ prefers as well as his unique color recipes and how to use them.
Style: Throughout the seminar, Russ will focus on how he uses illustrative elements like texture, lighting, shadow, and perspective to achieve clarity in complex compositions. Examples from Russ Abbott's own portfolio will be examined to show how he applies the fundamentals of traditional tattooing to realistic subjects. Seating is limited!
Saturday 12 pm - 2 pm
Course Length: 2hours
Cost: $120
To pre-register for Russ' seminar through PayPal, click here!
DAN HENK / NICK BAXTER SEMINAR
"Fundamentals of Realist Oil Painting"
Dan Henk and Nick Baxter will
present a hands-on oil painting seminar
Sunday at Hell City "Let it Bleed" in Killumbus, Ohio. The course
will be Sunday from 4pm - 7 pm and will cost $250. Due to time
restraints,
some basic knowledge of oil painting is encouraged. Although
recommended for at least the intermediary, anyone from a beginner to an
expert is welcome to participate. This is a learn at your own pace
seminar that includes everything
from a very brief overview on the basics of oil paint, to medium tricks
and even artistic rules and hints.
The seminar is basically broken into two parts.
Part 1-
involves a brief lecture on the medium and project at hand, followed by
a question and answer section. All of this is fairly short, and meant
to be more of a refresher course than an in depth introduction.
At the end of this portion, everyone will have a picture taken
with a Polaroid. The Polaroid can be of one's self, or any other easily
paintable scene suggested by the attendee.
Part 2 - involves each individual beginning an oil
painting of the subject in the photo. Nick Baxter and Dan Henk will
encompass the room, giving each individual encouragement and advice as
they work to complete their projects.
The goal is to help each attendee progress with the medium.
Paintings aren't necessarily expected to be finished in the 2 1/2 hour
seminar, but new techniques and approaches, as well as general art
advice, will be dispensed by Dan and Nick.
The approach is a bit akin to an art class, with a little more
hands on feel in regards to personal attention. The relatively short
time is taken into account, and hopefully everyone will leave with something new that advances his or her personal ability.
A canvas is provided, and basic art materials (10 tubes of oil
paint, five paint brushes, alkyd medium, terpenoid and a temporary
palette).
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own art supplies as well, if they have them.
Sunday 12 pm - 3 pm
Course Length: 3 hours
Cost: $250
Canvas provided as well as basic art materials
HEALTH EDUCATORS SEMINARS
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS & PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL
The most comprehensive industry specific Bloodborne Pathogens class
available for body modification professionals. Course covers OSHA
regulations and training requirements, revised federal needle stick
guidelines, revised Hepatitis B vaccination requirements, OSHA’ s
mandated Exposure Control Plan, record keeping, and the latest
interpretations covering these topics as they relate to tattooing and
body piercing. This course focuses on the application of a
comprehensive Infection Control Program specifically designed for the
modification industry. The course covers a basic overview of
microbiology and disease transmission; implementation of work practices
which prevent transmission if infection; appropriate hand washing;
regular cleaning of work areas, equipment, and instruments; nationally
and internationally recommended procedures for sterilization and
disinfection; modification of clinical procedures; single-use
equipment; and vaccination. Course includes a current copy of OSHA’s
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), all instructional and
reference materials, and a certificate of completion.
Course Includes:
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, all
instructional and reference materials, and a certificate of completion
Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm
Course Length: 8 hours
Cost: $150
The Velvet Panther Insurance Program
INSURANCE SOLUTIONS FOR TATTOO ARTISTS & PIERCERS
Protect yourself with insurance!
This fast moving seminar will focus on insurance do’s and don’ts, and what to avoid at all costs! Points Include – 1) Common Insurance Terms, What they mean and how do they apply to you. 2) What is actually covered and what is NOT. 3) What to look for in your current policy, and what to look for in your future policy. 4) What questions you need to be asking your current agent or broker. 4) Claims – what happens if something happens? 5) Pricing and payment options for insurance. It’s more affordable than you think. 6) 15 minutes of questions and answers.
This new seminar at Hell City is taught by Kimberly Zem, owner of Zem Insurance Solutions. Kim has been active in the body art community for many years. Shop experience and many years of Insurance Industry Knowledge has encouraged her to investigate the current shop insurance coverage trends, discussing insurance with many shop owners, and reviewing the policies that are being sold right now.
You
will keep all the information provided in the seminar in a folder for
future review. No PowerPoint presentation involved, just old school
learning. This seminar will help you steer clear of the policies
currently being sold to artists everywhere. You have worked hard to
get where you are, you need to know the insurance portion of your
business and how to NOT waste your money on poor coverage.
Course Includes:
Seminar folder for future review
Friday - 1 pm - 2 pm
&
Saturday - 6 pm - 7 pm
Course Length: 1 hour
Cost: $35
The History of 3-D Body Modification/Awareness
There
are too many common misconceptions about the history of this art form
and what type of implants should be used. This is a seminar geared to
the clients and will not only give you a history of where this art form
has come from but basic information anyone interested in this work
should know. CooKie Haworth has pre-pared a PowerPoint seminar
including photos and basic questions that should be asked to any mod
artists prior to commissioning a piece of work. She will also discuss
potential risks associated with this art form. There will be a general
discussion at the end but please remember, THIS WILL NOT BE A
'HOW TO' SEMINAR. There will be no certificates provided for this
seminar.
Saturday / 3 pm - 4 pm
Course Length: 1 hour
Cost: $25
“Successful Surface to Surface Piercings”
SUCCESSFUL SURFACE TO SURFACE PIERCINGS
Being
the creator of the surface to surface barbell in 1993 and piercing for
over 15 years, Steve has a comprehensive seminar touching on every
critical aspect of the surface to surface piercings. His seminar will
be presented with power point with over 60 slides including in depth
computer created 3-D diagrams.The seminar will last 1 to 1.5 hours
& focus on placement, proper jewelry design, techniques, and
methods to dramatically increase the success of surface to surface
piercing. At the end of the seminar you will receive a certificate of
attendance and Steve will provide a list of suppliers who have
replicated his surface to surface barbell designs.
Steve will be holding an additional talk without his power
point presentation after the genital bead placement seminar. Steve’s
newest seminar “How to achieve thick lobes with large gauge jewelry” in
the beginning stages of ear lobe stretching using supplemental ear
stretching techniques. This talk will be $25 in addition to the genital
bead seminar. There will be no certificate for this part of the
seminar.
Course Length: 1 1/2 hours
Sunday / 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost $100
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A $50 DISCOUNT!
Steve performed his first genital beading in 1992 and
since then created tools and techniques to give better success to this
modification. His power point presentation includes step by step
photography and computer created 3-D diagrams.The Successful Genital
Bead Placement Seminar will last 1 to 1.5 hours. This seminar will
focus on proper placement, various beading materials, specialized tools
as well as technique and methods. Steve will provide every attendee
with a set of his tools and 10 silicone beads with a retail value of
$65.00 and a certificate of attendance.
This seminar educates today’s body piercer with safety and techniques
of genital bead insertion. This seminar, taught by one of the gurus of
the industry Steve Haworth, is a must for body piercers looking to
expand their education and practices for their clientele and to further
their knowledge of advanced piercing techniques.
Course includes 10 custom beads & 2 specialized tools for genital beading.
Course includes 10 custom beads & 2 specialized tools for genital beading.
Course Length: 1 hour
Sunday, 6 pm - 7 pm
Cost: $125
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A $50 DISCOUNT!
“Magnetic Finger Jewelry Theory & Practice”
In February of
2004, after several years of research and development, was a
collaboration between Steve Haworth and Jesse Jarrell for the first
magnetic
finger jewelry. The first subject was placed in the finger of Todd
Huffman.
This seminar goes over the history of magnetic finger jewelry,
including its
successes and failures. In this PowerPoint seminar there will be many
images showing the multiple techniques for placing magnetic finger
jewelry
as well as aftercare. It will also include how to improve success of
this
modification that modern science is now calling Magnetic Vision or the
Sixth
Sense. Steve Haworth will go over the many ways that magnetic finger
jewelry has enhanced his and many others ability to perceive the world
around them with demonstrations that can actually be felt by the
observer
with both static and oscillating magnetic fields. Attendees will
receive a
certificate of attendance.
Course Length: 1 hour
Sunday, 7 pm - 8 pm
Cost: $175
Steve Haworth
“Successful Laser Brandings”
In 1994 Steve created the concept of laser branding.
What was only meant for the medical community as a functional device,
elctro-cautery branding has made its way to the body modification
community as a means to decorate ourselves. There is much functionality
to laser branding that will be covered besides just branding.The
Successful Techniques for Laser Branding Seminar will last 1 to 1.5
hours. Steve will discuss the difference between laser branding, strike
branding and thermo branding. He will show the various techniques for
incorporating scarification with laser branding and he will also
explain the different kind of tools and how they are used to create
this unique form of branding. A certificate of attendance is provided.
Course Length: 1 hour
Sunday, 8 pm - 9 pm
Cost: $175
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A $50 DISCOUNT!
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