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Currently ASD is working with the following OSF's Network Programmes (NP) and the strategy for cooperation with these NPs is: A. International Women's Program (IWP) IWP has worked in Nepal in close cooperation with ASD since 2007. Up till now, IWP has mostly supported national-level, Kathmandu-based projects, while ASD has supported smaller women's issues initiatives in the provinces through its Human Rights program. IWP has designated Nepal as one of its focus countries and assigned significant resources for projects there. Both ASD and IWP have concluded that the greatest need for these resources lies outside of the Capital, as Kathmandu-based organizations typically already receive substantial support from numerous foreign donors active in Nepal. A solution was thus sought on how best to combine ASD's local knowledge with IWP's resources and expertise to bring IWP outside of Kathmandu and into the provinces of Nepal. B. Youth Initiative (YI) In 2008, Open Society Youth Initiative began to work in closer coordination with ASD on youth issues in Nepal. As a result, the Youth Program is supporting the following programs in Nepal. ASD and the Youth Initiative are expected to continue to develop these programs in 2011. 1.Youth Action Fund (YAF): The Youth Action Fund (YAF) was launched by OS Youth Initiative in cooperation with the Nepali NGOs in mid-2008. ASD has been providing guidance on the project and encouraging Nepali youths and youth organisations to apply. A three-member proposal evaluation and recommendation committee has been formed with two members from the OSF and one from the ASD Secretariat. From hundreds of proposals, 87 projects have been approved to date. The Fund's activities and output are currently being evaluated by external reviewers. A new strategy will be developed from the evaluation process. 2. New Media and Debate Workshop (Youth in the 21st Century: Debating & Producing Media):A two-week 'media workshop' was conducted in July/August 2010 in Kathmandu with ASD guidance and administrative support. Conceived as the beginning of a longer project involving youth and new media, the project's next steps will be determined after the workshop's evaluation. Potential follow-up projects include localization of training content for continuing the project on a regional level, developing a small media project fund that applicants can apply, and linking participants with existing media projects funded by NBI and the Media program. 3. Debate Program: ASD and the YI are discussing implementation of a small-scale debate pilot project, starting with support for an informal platform of debate trainers and interested youth organizations under the guidance of ASD and YI. The platform will serve to launch the debate program in Nepal by devising an organizational framework for the program, preparing materials, and identifying media outlets to promote youth debates and expose the project to the public. The debate platform will also be utilized by providing instructors and trainers for the program. C. Network Media Program (NMP) While Nepal's media is generally considered to be free and robust, the media sector still suffers from numerous problems, including over-concentration of the media in the Capital, little investigative reporting, self sensorship, poorly trained journalists, and a weak news market that results in poorly funded media. Local Nepali media, with the exception of local FM radio stations, are underdeveloped in Nepal. Even the relatively high standard of local FM radio stations in Nepal is largely due to support from several Kathmandu-based community radio satellite networks and content providers.
D. Higher Education Support Program (HESP) HESP's major intervention in Nepal has been the establishment of the Nepa School of Social Sciences and Humanities. The Nepa School has been set up to serve as a model institution of higher learning in Nepal with the two-pronged goal of bringing about a shift in the teaching and learning practices in Nepal, as well as to attract well-trained faculty into the teaching profession and retain them to teach and conduct academic research. For the first couple of years, as the Nepa School assembles a core group of faculty members and works on matters such as seeking affiliation, devising a curriculum, etc, the School will offer a program called the Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences. Thereafter, Master's level courses will be offered although it has not yet been decided what disciplines will be on offer since such subject matters will in large part be determined by the availability of teaching faculty. Part of the goal of the Graduate Diploma is also to prepare students who have undergone undergraduate or higher studies in Nepal for the Master's program to be offered by Nepa School in the future. E. Education Support Program (ESP) ESP's major activity in Nepal has been the Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking Program (RWCT), an implementing program currently steered along by ASD together with Social Science Baha and in close cooperation with the National Center for Educational Development (NCED), Nepal's Ministry of Education, the Government of Nepal, and the Faculty of Education at Tribhuvan University. An advisory committee comprising representatives of NCED, the Faculty of Education, the Ministry of Education, and non-affiliated experts provides guidance to the Critical Thinking (CT) Program in Nepal. F. Partnership Beyond Borders (PBB) ASD and NBI partnered with the PBB for a study visit by Dalit leaders and activists in India, a project that led to the first representative Dalit conference in Nepal in June 2010, supported by the NBI. After analyzing the outcome of the conference, PBB may continue to support further efforts of the Dalit community for international outreach and exchanges. G. International Migration Initiative (IMI) IMI has so far only been involved in Nepal in planning stages through a conversation with Social Science Baha on beginning a project on migration in Nepal. The importance of migration to Nepal can be gauged from the fact that remittances reportedly contribute nearly a quarter of the country's GDP and that labor migration is viewed both by the government and the ordinary citizen as the form of employment most viable to young people. Yet, very little is known about the migration process itself apart from the number of migrants which is generally derived from government sources but do not account for the many who migrate 'illegally' or cross the open border with India and their contribution to the national economy also suspect since this also relies only on official figures. Nepal is a country that exports a significant proportion of its youth as laborers to wealthier parts of the world but does not have the clout to protect its citizens and neither are there any mechanisms in place to inform potential migrants of the do's and don'ts in the destination country, which adds to their vulnerability to being abused and exploited.
While the value of the research project cannot be underestimated, especially in the absence of any systematic documentation, ASD is planning a number of interventions to bring migration and its impact into popular discourse on a more immediate time scale. Among the activities planned are the use of documentary films on migration as a means of generating dialogue at the local level and the production of briefing papers on the state of migration based on the information currently available. Since Social Science Baha has already begun research on the state of migration in Nepal, it will serve as one of the partners in this planned outreach while other partners will also be sought depending on the nature of activities conceived over time. |


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This week we're announcing and exploring our NWA's new theme, "When I am Free: Community Visions of Liberation." Today I want to share two extremely relevant news items:
1) Proposed dramatic changes to Chicago protest laws
From a press release by Stand Up! Chicago:
The new restrictions place onerous limits on the First Amendment right to free speech and assembly, including burdensome permit requirements for even small sidewalk protests, the threat of steep new fines and other provisions that are practically impossible to comply with. The upshot is that almost any organization or group of individuals that wishes to express dissent can quickly find themselves on the wrong side of the law and subject to arrest and fines.
Though Emanuel initially claimed that the provisions were solely aimed at planned protests of the upcoming NATO/G8 summit in May, he later admitted that they would indeed be permanent, giving police sweeping new powers to crack down on protests of all sorts.
This is especially worrisome at a time when groups of all sorts—labor unions, community organizations, schoolteachers and health-care providers—are faced with the need to mobilize to defend public education and city services from the mayor's budget axe. And it sets up a situation that will give police sweeping powers to crack down on the First Amendment rights of the thousands of people expected to protest the NATO/G8 summit that will take place in Chicago, May 19-21.
"Human rights earned by years of struggle and hope must not be vanquished in a moment of fear," said Rev. Jesse Jackson in a statement of solidarity to Chicago activists. "And so we march to preserve that which is intrinsic to the integrity of our nation and our self-worth. I appeal to the mayor to honor time-honored principles of our democracy. The right to fight for our rights is what democracy looks like. So long as our fight is nonviolent and transparent, our rights must be honored."
Though just a few minutes ago Mayor Emanuel said they would not raise fines, there are many proposed restrictions left that threaten first amendment rights. Call your aldermen and share your voice. Read Stand Up!'s full letter here.
2) The Tucscon, Arizona school district has banned books by Chicano and Native American authors. "Administrators told Mexican-American studies teachers to stay away from any class units where 'race, ethnicity and oppression are central themes.'" (via the narcosphere – read more here and below)
The reading list includes world acclaimed Chicano and Latino authors, along with Native American authors. The list includes books by Corky Gonzales, along with Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street;" Jimmy Santiago Baca's "Black Mesa Poems," and L.A. Urreas' "The Devil's Highway." The authors include Henry David Thoreau and the popular book "Like Water for Chocolate."
On the reading list are Native American author Sherman Alexie's books, "Ten Little Indians," and "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven." O'odham poet and professor Ofelia Zepeda's "Ocean Power, Poems from the Desert" is also on the list."
Other banned books include "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" by famed Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and "Occupied America: A History of Chicanos" by Rodolfo Acuña, two books often singled out by Arizona state superintendent of public instruction John Huppenthal, who campaigned in 2010 on the promise to "stop la raza."

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Dominating dotwork tattooing, Chaim Machlev's work, from mandalas to modern geometry, is ubiquitous on "Best Tattoos" lists and is one of the most reblogged/regrammed/"liked" artists of the blackwork genre in my social media feeds. And for good reason. His expert technique, combined with fresh perspective and interpretations of ancient art, results in incredibly beautiful work that commands a long look, rather than a quick glance at an image flashed on our phones. For a more in-depth look into the artist himself, filmmakers Nikita Luennemann & Lukas Muganga created the documentary "Dots To Lines" (embedded below), which follows Chiam over the course of a year, filming various tattoo projects and telling his personal story. The filmmakers also note: "Carried by the narration of his unusual path that led him from a 'conventional' lifestyle in Tel-Aviv, Israel to a very distinct mind set and a cosmopolitan way of life, it underlines his unique style of tattooing, which puts the art in the focus, feeds of emotions and the shared experience." The trailer is just a quick tease, and I look forward to seeing the whole film. Will follow-up when I have more info on it. See more of Chiam's work on his site, Facebook, and Instagram. Dots To Lines (Official Trailer) from Nikita Lunnemann on Vimeo. |
TAGS: blackwork Chaim Machlev dotstolines dotwork geometric tattoo mandala sacred geometry video |
Update: Black Tattoo Art Volume I is now sold out but the Black Tattoo Art II and Color Tattoo Art are still available (for now).
"Black Friday" is a term that represents gross commerce in the name of holiday cheer, so I figured I'd take over that name and add a bit of beauty by making it Black TATTOO Friday, and offer the few remaining author copies of some of my books at a significantly reduced rate. The books on sale are: Tattoo above by Vincent Hocquet (Black Tattoo Art I).* Black Tattoo Art Volume 2 (my latest baby) on sale for $120 + shipping, and * Color Tattoo Art (my new school/cartoon/comics monster) on sale for $99 + shipping. Buy them online here. Along with the books, I'll throw in Needlesandsins.com stickers and condoms for free! And a love note! The book sale kicks off our holiday guide, so we'll be featuring lots of other products to knock off your shopping list without ever having to enter a Walmart. Here are some sample pics from the books below. See more pics on Flickr: Black Tattoo Art I, Black Tattoo Art II, and Color Tattoo Art. Tattoo above by Leon Lam (Black Tattoo Art II) Tattoo above by Genko (Color Tattoo Art). |
Last week, a beautiful tattoo video (below) was released online featuring Alexis Calvie of Black Heart Tattoo in St. Raphael, France. Filmmaker Arnaud Payen does a great job in capturing the dark and sexy vibe of the studio as well as the process of creation as Alexis works on a sacred geometry inspired sleeve. There are close-ups of the line work as well as how Alexis builds on the sleeve using the stippling technique. The video inspired me to take a close look at Alexis' portfolio, as well as the other artists at Black Heart, and I really loved what I found.
Check their work yourself on their Tumblr, Facebook, and Instagram @blackheartattoo pages. |
I was excited to learn that, earlier this month, one of NYC's premiere tattoo studios, Kings Avenue Tattoo, welcomed a new tattoo artist to their roster: Zac Scheinbaum. Zac rounds out the Kings Ave crew with a portfolio filled with my favorite things: dots, geometry and lots of black ink. I hit up Zac with a few questions about his work:
You've recently become a part of Kings Avenue Tattoo, coming from Saved Tattoo. As both studios have a high bar for excellence, what was your path like in tattooing to reach that bar? I learned to tattoo in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at a shop called Four Star Tattoo. Mark Vigil apprenticed me. He is a very knowledgeable and incredibly talented tattooer. When I met him, and the years that followed, he showed me everything about how tattoos should be done, and the right and wrong ways that he thought to do things. I feel like I still learn and recall things he said to me all those years ago and they are totally relevant. But he also definitely "raised" me in a sense to have a high volume of respect for everything dealing with the craft...and artists that do it. I initially came to New York to get my arm done by Mike Rubendall. He was a huge influence on me and definitely helped me to be where I am today even from back then. I also would've never met Chris O'Donnell without Mike. I had gotten tattooed by Scott Campbell over at Saved many years before and always thought that it would be so awesome to work there. Long story short (sort of, after a rocky goodbye and a few months on St. Mark's), I ended up at Saved. Both Kings Avenue and Saved have always been gigantic influences on me and my work. It is a fulfillment of life dreams and goals to have the opportunity to work around these amazing artists. How do you work to become better and better at your craft? I never feel satisfied with my work, and I think that's important. I'm always trying to learn and get better. I sort of think of it as getting an education from all of these different amazing teachers, then taking things you like and don't like about what advice you are given, and deciding how to implement that to best fit your clients and your vision of the final piece of work. I'm a fan of your style of blackwork and dotwork tattooing. How did you come to your style and what references do you seek out for your work? The use of black and white imagery is what I have always been the most comfortable doing. I would love to do more color work also, but it is definitely a little harder for me to grasp sometimes. That being said, the strong use of dotwork and geometric tattooing that I do, I can attribute directly to Thomas Hooper. When he came to Saved, it definitely changed my mentality -- whether it was about my philosophy for tattoos, work ethic, design, and overall aesthetics, he had such a smart and different way of doing things. I really admire him and wouldn't be where I am without him. I've always loved this type of tattooing (Xed Le Head, Tomas Tomas, Jondix, Mike the Athens), but never understood how it was even possible. Thomas showed me how to make mandalas and how he suggested doing things, and I sort of took that, then just ran with it on my "own" after he left. I'd say that, just within five years, the appreciation for blackwork and dotwork tattoos has grown exponentially in the US. Do you think that's accurate \? What are your thoughts on the growing interest in these styles? I think every style of tattooing has a time and a place, and this just happens to be the time where this type of tattooing is getting a little bit more notoriety and acknowledgment, but I'm sure, as with all things, it will pass and something else will come up instead of it. Not that that's a bad or a good thing, but I think it's definitely something that, when people think of tattoos, this was just something they hadn't seen before and that's why it got so big -- because they didn't realize what was possible, or that a tattoo could be so detailed. What do you love about tattooing? I love tattooing because it's has given me the opportunity to do art every single day. I feel so honored that anybody would like to get tattooed by me. It means the world to me. Not only has tattooing integrated itself into every aspect of my life, whether I'm reading or having dinner or whatnot, I always can find new ideas everywhere. It lets you create all the time! You get to make people happy, and give them something that can change their lives. What projects, travels, events are coming up for you that you'd like to share? I'm working on a series of new paintings, and hopefully some flash. I am planning a trip to Japan early next year, but am not sure the exact dates yet. *** Find more of Zac's work on his site and Instagram. |
Using the stippling technique to beautiful effect, Karrie Arthurs of Blackbird Electric Tattoo in Alberta, Canada, creates detailed and refined blackwork tattoos, which could catch your eye from across the room. While she utilized her fine arts degree to build an extensive tattoo portfolio in different genres when she first began tattooing in 2000, in the past three to four years, dotwork has dominated her work. In 2007, Karrie opened Blackbird Electric Tattoo, which is not limited to custom tattooing, but also accommodates walk-ins.
I shot Karrie a few questions about her work and also some personal tidbits, and she graciously took the time to share her thoughts: I'm partial to dotwork, being covered in it myself. When did you start working with the technique? I started heavily experimenting with textures in my tattoo work, such as dotwork, between 3 and 4 years ago. Being inspired by tattooers who use it, and also making the transition to have my tattoo work mirror my art work, which was already a play on textures. What are some of the challenges and also the highlights of working primarily in black using stippling? The challenges for me are trying to achieve levels of contrast and dimension with textures. Its also easy to get pigeonholed into repeating a certain thing, but luckily I have I'm happy working in this medium now, and I am blessed with great clients. The great things about blackwork are it is timeless and dynamic, and ages so well on all skin. And I save money on ink. Haha! Where do you look to for reference? Reference is found in my daily life, music, a passage of words, antiques....it approaches me from anywhere; you just have to look. What do you love to tattoo and what do you shy away from? I love to tattoo work that inspires me, challenges me and that I wholeheartedly love to do. I typically stay away from anything that doesn't, or something that someone is better at. I work with great tattooers who I refer readily. What are you currently ... Reading? Eckhart Tolle Listening? Black Angels Watching? The Leftovers Following? Too many cool artists to list. Literally following my kids. Finding? Crystals Find more on Karrie's tattoo work on the Blackbird Custom Tattoo site, and Instagram. Also check her online store for some wonderful artwork, including an original drawing in ink on an 1895 US postmarked envelope -- 119 year old paper. |
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Some interesting tattoo news hit the headlines over the past few days, so I picked my favorites here:
First up, I was happy to see Metro (UK) feature the fantastic tattoo work of Chaim Machlev, Dots to Lines, based in Berlin. What I love about Chaim's work in particular (shown above), in addition to his unique compositions, is how he manages to take strong geometric forms and balance them to the body, really enhancing it. And I'm glad the mainstream media was able to pick up on that as well. See more of Dots to Lines on Chaim's site, Facebook and Instagram. Also looking at the artistry of tattoos, but with a bent on tributes to pop culture icons, is Kelli Marshall's piece for The Week: "What tattoos can teach us about modern fandom." Kelli writes that, in the course of studying Hollywood legend Gene Kelley -- and the fandom associated with him -- she's found numerous people who have made their devotion to him permanent and public in the form of tattoos. She speaks with some of the fans, who explain why they got tattoos inspired by Gene Kelley, and also presents some tattoo images, thankfully crediting the artists, which is rare. I liked this article because it offered some insight into the motivations behind tattoos that many may question because pop culture, and not high art, is the basis for the work. I myself have lay awake at nights wondering why there are numerous people with Gwen Stefani portraits. This article was a check not to judge, and here's a round-up from Kelli why: As diverse as these tattoos are, they're all rooted in the same thing: the powerful, deeply personal impact that mass culture can have on our private lives. Tattoos based on fandoms are rarely a simple tribute to the movies or TV shows we love; they're muses, reminders of a friend, acts of rebellion, testaments to survival. Tattoos may begin with a fandom -- but they end with the self.But ... if we're going to judge, there's this: "Tattooed muscians: the good, the bad and the very ugly." On the more serious news tip, there's a discussion on medic alert tattoos and how the medical community responds to them. As noted in the article, there's debate over whether first responders will consider tattoos that note medical conditions, say "Diabetic, Type 1," instead of the standard bracelets that convey that information. One argument is the following: "We're not going to stop to read a tattoo in an emergency situation," said Don Lundy, president of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. "They can be complicated and hard to read. Medical bracelets and necklaces are what stand out."On the flip side, tattoos are being taken more seriously to alert certain conditions, and the article notes that it could be useful for organizations, like the American Diabetes Association, to offer guidelines on the placement and general shape for tattoos. Finally, the Washington Post reports on Baghdad tattoo parlors. There have actually been a number of articles written on the underground tattoo scene in Iraq, but this one is worth a read for the reporting on the surrounding culture that has led to shops opening up despite the danger in doing so. |
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While reading the wonderful Things & Ink blog, I came across the latest work of Delaine "Neo" Gilma of Stichfreudig Tattoo Studio in Zurich, Switzerland. Tattooing since 2000, Neo's portfolio is heavily influenced by geometry, illustration, and also indigenous tattooing, blending the traditional with the modern. Inked magazine did a Q &A with Neo, and here's a bit from that talk: How did you get into tattooing? I was always interested in Polynesian cultures and all those mysterious shaman and headhunter tattoos, so I designed some for myself and got them inked in the late 90s. I was studying industrial design during that time, which became pretty technically and economically orientated, so I needed something rude and archaic to bring me back to where I started, before I found myself designing light bulbs. So I was hanging around more in the tattoo studio of a good friend than at the university. One day Alex (who also did my first tattoos) asked me if I wanted to become his apprentice. It seemed obvious that industrial design wouldn't be my way for the future, so I quit and did tattoos.Check more of Neo's work on his site, Instagram and Facebook. |
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Thanks to Facebook, I was reminded that today is the birthday of one of my favorite blackwork artists: Roxx of 2Spirit Tattoo in San Francisco. Happy birthday, Roxx!
So when I went to the 2Spirit Facebook page, I found stunning new work that I had to share. Roxx is not only known for some of the boldest blackwork around (as shown below), but she is also able to create light and intricate sacred geometry patterns and, as evidenced by the very top photo, use the simplest forms to the greatest effect. You can catch Roxx at the Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts, Oct. 25-27. She'll also be in NYC working to transform mastectomy scars on P.Ink Day, October 21st at Saved Tattoo. [More on P.Ink Day here.] I'm also honored that Roxx is one of the featured artists in Black Tattoo Art 2. More of her work can be found on Instagram. |
TAGS: Black Tattoo Art 2 blackwork Roxx 2Spirit sacred geometry San Francisco |
I'm a big fan of highly graphic, woodblock print-stylized tattoos for their bold effect and staying power. One artist who employs this style beautifully -- blending it with his fascination with the occult, symbolism, and dark aesthetics -- is Daniel Meyer of Kassel, Germany. Daniel, whose background is in media design, quit his job on impulse one day and decided to devote his time to following his life-long passion of creating tattoos. Self-taught, he began by learning on his own skin. Daniel credits his friend David Rinklin for offering "hints" when he began to learn to tattoo, but says that he's a natural autodidact, and just put all his energy into this one goal: to achieve perfection in tattooing. In 2013, Daniel started to work under the pseudonym "LEITBILD", which can be roughly translated as "guiding principle", but it can also be spelled in German with a double meaning (leit = guiding, bild = picture). When I asked Daniel where he finds reference and ideas for his work, he said: I find reference everywhere. If I see something in a book, I keep the page. If I see something in the nature, I do a picture. If I see something in the Internet, I do a screenshot. Most of my ideas are just happening during a process. When I'm making the design, it's like every element tells me where it should be placed and how it should be combined, that's why I require much flexibility from my customers.Daniel is currently moving his workspace and is looking to do more guest spots in 2014. To see more of Daniel's work, check the LEITBILD site, Facebook page, and Instagram. |
TAGS: blackwork Daniel Meyer Kassel LEITBILD occult |
UPDATED POST: Limited author copies are still available. You can order via Paypal here or contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Get a sneak peak inside the book here.
... We live in a time when images of tattoos are in a constant stream online. Your eyes may light up at the artistry, as you scroll through your Instagram and Facebook feeds, click "Like," maybe even "Share" ... and then on to the next one. For me, when I want to really find inspiration, to spend time with a work of art, I want a book in my hands. That's why I continue to give birth to these monster tomes that are great big love letters to various genres of tattoos -- books that are meticulously crafted and published by Edition Reuss. Black Tattoo Art II: Modern Expressions of the Tribal is my latest book; it's the second volume to my very first baby. At the time, when we published the first volume in 2009, I had no idea that we would have such an incredible response. I just thought that there wasn't really any comprehensive books on works created only with black ink, such as neotribal, ornamental and abstract work, and so Edition Reuss and I made one. What came out of it was a community. Artists and collectors from the book contacted each other, shared ideas, and had a few drinks. It was the greatest gift I ever received from a project. So when asked if I'd do a second volume, I said, "Hell yeah!" Within this hardcover are 448-pages containing over 600 images, in addition to text, featuring the works of over 75 artists from around the globe. That texture of the paper, the weight of it in your hands, the details that can be enjoyed from such a large format book ... it adds to the experience of marveling at fine tattoo art. Here's more info on Black Tattoo Art II: Modern Expressions of the Tribal: Black Tattoo Art II: Modern Expressions of the Tribal, the second incarnation of what has been deemed the "Bible of Blackwork Tattoos," continues the first volume's photographic journey across the globe, showcasing the absolute best of tattoos that capture the magic of the ancient art form in exciting contemporary interpretations on the body. Within the 448-pages of this massive tattoo tome, readers will explore particular movements in tattoo art that, much like most indigenous tattooing, are more decorative and less literal; elaborate patterns predominate; harmony and flow with the body is paramount; and the color palette is primarily black--hence, the name Black Tattoo Art. This second volume follows the direction of the first, but takes it even farther. The most important addition to Black Tattoo Art II is the greater roster of international artists: 75 top tattooists from Saint Petersburg to Sao Paolo, Austin to Aotearoa, Barcelona to Brooklyn and beyond. They share their creativity, innovation, and spirit in presenting images of their tattoo and fine art work for this book. There are also more hand poked and tapped tattoos represented, and an entirely new chapter has been added celebrating Nordic and Celtic-inspired art. Along with the "Celtic/Nordic" works are those that fall under the chapters of "Dotwork," "Ornamental/Neotribal," "Abstract/Art Brut," and "Traditional Revival." Together, these works convey the endless possibilities of art that can be created with needles and black ink--although readers will find a splash of color in many of the tattoos on these pages. The "Ornamental/Neotribal" chapter encompasses works that enhance the body through motifs that fit so organically with the collectors, they appear as if they were born with the art on their bodies. Within the "Neotribal" genre, patterns from various cultures are melded and often infused with a modern, even punk rock, aesthetic. In this volume, with the addition of the more expansive "Ornamental" label, the chapter also includes art featuring geometric elements, some representational forms, and big, bold swaths of black ink. The "Dotwork" chapter displays excellence in tattooing that utilizes the stippling technique in a painstaking process, creating sophisticated works out of small points to huge effect. From Sacred Geometry and Eastern Iconography to pop culture portraiture and folk art imagery, the tattoos presented in this chapter depict a large range of subject matter created from a small mode of articulation: dots. The new "Celtic/Nordic" chapter will inspire readers, not just with its stunning ancient designs, but also through the fantastic stories of the myths and lore behind much of the imagery, as conveyed by tattooist Colin Dale, who wrote the chapter's introduction and assembled the finest practitioners of Celtic and Nordic tattooing today for Black Tattoo Art II. A newer tattoo movement that has defied easy classification is exhibited in the pages of the "Abstract/Art Brut" chapter. "Art Brut," or "raw art," evokes the intensity, feverishness, and freedom of creation when not bound by strict artistic formulas and conventions. This section has been further opened to include "Abstract" tattoos that possess the same flow and feeling but stylized in different ways. The "Traditional Revival" section of this book is just a glimpse into the work of those carrying on the techniques, ceremony, and spirit of ancestral tattoo practices. While the focus of this book may be the "modern expressions of the tribal," respect must be paid to the origins from which these works flowered. In this chapter, readers will find Iban hand-tapped works of Borneo, Mentawai tattooing of Indonesia, Ta Moko of the Maori, Tatau of Samoa, magic-infused Thai tattoos, and Kalinga tattoo practices being revived in the Philippines. One of the greatest successes of the first volume of Black Tattoo Art was that it helped forge bonds among artists and collectors who find particular allure in blackwork tattooing. The goal of Black Tattoo Art II is to expand this community and further inspire those seeking to carry forth the beautiful and powerful traditions of the art form. Tattoo credits from top to bottom: Cover tattoo by Tomas Tomas; Leon Lam; Roxx 2 Spirit; Thomas Hooper; Celtic/Nordic chapter by Colin Dale; Buena Vista Tattoo Club; Filipino tattoo revival by Elle Festin/ Mark of the Four Waves (Photos by Joe Ash). |
It's been a while since I featured work from my own tattoo artist, Daniel DiMattia of Calypso Tattoo in Liege, Belgium; however, I'm also posting because it's a rare opportunity to grab the limited available appointments he has when working outside of his studio.
Next week, from September 23rd to the 26th, Dan will be working at London Tattoo, and has a couple of session times available. To make an appointment, email email@example.com or call 02078335996 in the UK. There may also be a session free on Friday, September 27th during the London Tattoo Convention. Email him at email@example.com for more info. Check the Calypso Tattoo site for more of Dan's signature dotwork and blackwork. He is also featured in Black Tattoo Art 2: Modern Expressions of the Tribal. |
The possibilities of dotwork tattooing are incredibly exciting, and you can see just how far the stippling effect is taking artists' compositions to new levels. One artist who brings a unique perspective to this tattoo genre is Delphine Noiztoy, who owns the The Lacemakers Sweatshop, a Victorian and Steampunk-inspired tattoo studio in London.
Formerly of the renowned Divine Canvas studio and mentored under dotwork guru Xed Le Hed, Delphine has a particularly interesting portfolio: she doesn't just use the stippling effect for beautiful fluid ornamental tattoo designs, but she is able to use only dots to shape fantastic realism. She can also switch gears and rock some heavy blackwork tattooing. While Delphine's home base is London's arty Hackney wick, she does frequent guest spots at shops around the world, including at one of my favorites: 2Spirit Tattoo in San Francisco. Check more of Delphine's work on Facebook, and Instagram @delphine noiztoy. Delphine is also a featured artist in my latest book Black Tattoo Art 2. |
TAGS: Black Tattoo Art 2 blackwork Delphine Noiztoy dotwork London The Lacemakers Sweatshop |
My friends at the Greek tattoo magazine Heartbeat Ink have a fantastic in-depth Q&A with Mike The Athens, in English and in Greek. Tattooing for 24 years, Mike The Athens is not only one of Greece's preeminent tattooers, but has garnered international acclaim for his work, which is largely inspired by Tibetan and Himalayan Art, Sak Yant, and mantras, but also moving towards Japanese-influenced tattooing.
Today, Mike The Athens splits his time between Athens, Greece, and Goa, India. In the Heartbeat Ink interview, he explains what living and tattooing on two continents is like, how tattooers must have a conscience, and even the fun way he got his name. Here's a taste: Where are you now in 2013?Read more, and view some wonderful photos, here. Also check Mike The Athens' site and blog. Mike is also one of the featured artists in Black Tattoo Art 2, which is currently available for pre-order. |
TAGS: Athens Black Tattoo Art 2 blackwork Goa Greece Heartbeat Ink iconography Mike The Athens tattoo |
Here's a spotlight on another artist featured in my upcoming Black Tattoo Art II book: blackwork legend Andreas Curly Moore, who works in Oxford at the Tattoo Club of Great Britain.Curly was raised in the City of Oxford, close to the
Pitt Rivers Museum -- a place that houses one of the most comprehensive ethnographic collections in the world, including Maori art, which has had a strong influence on Curly's tattoo work. He began
tattooing in 1993, after drawing several designs that he wanted tattooed upon
himself, and soon, several of his friends were asking him to tattoo them as well. Curly then met Alex Binnie of Into You Tattoo in London, and for six years, was part of the most renowned contemporary blackwork specialist crews in the world.
According to Curly, "at the dawn of the New Millennium, it was time for a change," and so he returned to Oxford and is now working at the Tattoo Club of Great Britain's studio in the Cowley Road, Oxford. Curly says that the change has given him an opportunity to do more varied styles of work, including more traditional tattoos, but he's still rockin the NeoTribal and Abstract work for which he has been long admired. Check more of Curly's work on Facebook, and in Black Tattoo Art II when it drops in September. |
TAGS: Andreas Curly Moore blackwork Into You Tattoo neotribal Tattoo Club of Great Britain |
I'm super stoked to announce that Black Tattoo Art II, the second incarnation of my very first book, Black Tattoo Art, will be released September 15, 2013, and will have its convention debut at the London Tattoo Convention, September 27-29, 2013. So, to give y'all a taste of what I'm been working on the past year and a half, I'll be doing spotlights on some of the artists featured in the book.
Today's feature is on the fabulous Amanda Ruby of The Jewel in the Lotus, her private studio in Folkestone, Kent, UK. Amanda has an unique style in combining realism with pattern work to a beautiful effect. It has earned her accolades including "Best Female UK Artist 2012" and various profiles in international magazines. What I particularly love is how her florid, ornamental approach has the power of blackwork without needing big bold swaths of ink. She incorporates intricate detail and dotwork, but constructed in a way that's built to last. Amanda works by appointment only. She recently opened up her diary for January - March 2014, and appointments book up quickly, but fine art tattoos are worth waiting for. Check more of Amanda's work on Facebook. |
TAGS: Amanda Ruby blackwork dotwork Kent ornamental realism tattoo The Jewel in the Lotus |
I just secured my next tattoo appointment with Daniel DiMattia, of Calypso Tattoo when he comes into New York for the NYC Tattoo Convention, May 17-19, so I'm excited, especially considering that I only get tattooed once a year now. But it's interesting to watch how my body suit is slowly coming together, piece by piece. Last May, he tattooed my ribs -- which wasn't fun -- but this time it should be easier with small calf work. I'll be posting photos in two weeks of my new work when it's done.
Dan is booked out for the time, but consider taking a trip to Liege, Belgium, the home of Calypso Tattoo. Dan will also be working the London Tattoo Convention in September. Oh, and we'll be there too! |
TAGS: Belgium blackwork Calypso Tattoo Daniel DiMattia dotwork Liege NYC |
In Oakville, Ontario, Canada, some of the best blackwork/dotwork in the world is being created at Good Point Tattoos, home to Cory Ferguson. [And yes, he's another featured artist in my upcoming Black Tattoo Art II book.] Tattooing since 2000, Cory is a second-generation tattoo artist. His father, tattooist "Harley Charlie" Duarte, introduced him to the art at a young age but he got his start in the business by working under Crazy Ace Daniels at Way Cool Tattoos.
Cory is best known for his blackwork and dotwork tattoos. His signature style is a fusion of Polynesian tribal designs, geometrics, optical illusions, Asian art, and pointillism. I particularly love the way he plays with perspective and negative space in his blackwork. In this recently released video profile (below) by CreateMedia and Christoph Benfey, Cory talks about his style and what drives him in the tattoo process. He has a great line where he explains how he prefers to focus on the visual rather than any deep meanings behind the tattoos: "I'm not here to tug at your heart strings. I'm trying to mess with your eyes." Watch the video to hear more on Cory's art and get an up-close look as he creates a refined dotwork piece. |
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One of my favorite blackwork tattooers -- actually one of my favorite artists in general -- is Nazareno Tubaro of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He's no stranger to this blog, but I had to share this photo he posted on his Facebook page of work he did on a client because it is truly exemplary of how beautiful hand tattoos can be.
Check more of Naza's work here. |
TAGS: Argentina blackwork Buenos Aires hand tattoos Nazareno Tubaro |
As I finish up the second volume to my very first book, Black Tattoo Art, I'm really enjoying pouring over the hundreds and hundreds of images of neotribal, blackwork, dotwork, ornamental, abstract and traditional tattoo art. I'll be highlighting a number of artists from the book here, in addition to those I've profiled in the past.
Let's start the new year with the work of Mikel Johnson of 4 Truths Tattoo Sangha in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Tattooing since 1996, Mikel more recently opened up his new studio 4 Truths Tattoo Sangha, where he tattoos largely in tribal and blackwork, although he says that he happily works with clients on other ideas if he feels he can do the piece justice. As he notes on his site, Sangha is a word in Pali and Sanskrit meaning association, assembly or community. The tattooist and Reiki Master has a strong passion for the sacred and communal aspects of tattooing and that comes forth in his work. I spoke with Mikel about his studio and work. Here's a bit from our chat: What is the vibe of the studio like? Comfortable and really mellow. I wanted the studio to be really relaxing...no unwanted distractions. I guess it's maybe inevitable that I wanted to work in the kind of environment that I, personally, like to be in and get tattooed in. That's what I have done. What is your particular approach to tribal and blackwork work? Honestly, I think I am still learning this. I find I look at a lot of old reference. I truly stand on the shoulders of a lot of giants. I think, right now, my style may come out in how I visually balance things. I am not sure I will ever be done working at trying to make it my own, maybe that's why I like this style of tattooing so much. There are so many subtle layers to this work. What do you love about this style of tattooing and tattooing in general? It's hard to put into words what I love about these styles of tattooing. It just makes sense to me, feels right to me. Given the time, I would ramble on about this for longer than I should. I think there is a point in a tattooer's career where they find a style they really love working in. I feel fortunate enough to have found mine. Tattooing is maybe one of the last things that is still magical. The whole process is really quite amazing. It's such a unique and human experience. How can you not love that? What's the best way to make an appointment? The best way to reach me is by email: info [at] mikel.ca. As I am a one-man show, I find it works best. Any conventions or guest spots coming up? Right now, I haven't any solid plans to work conventions. I am looking to work the Edmonton convention next year, and I would love to go to the Montreal convention as well. Internationally, I think the Tattoo Convention in Nepal would be amazing to go see. Who knows? Maybe I will try and make that work somehow. For now, my main focus is getting the studio running smoothly. Final thoughts? I feel fortunate. Thanks to my wife April, my clients, and all my friends that support and encouraged me to do what I do. Be good to each other. We are all more connected than we think. Mikel - 4 Truths Tattoo Sangha #31 - 532 Herald St. * buzz #133 Victoria B.C. v8w 1s6 Canada www.mikel.ca |
TAGS: 4 Truths Tattoo Sangha BC Blackwork Canada Dotwork Haida Mandala Mikel Johnson Tribal Victoria |
In a city teeming with many of the world's stellar tattooists, David Sena has consistently stood out as one of NYC's finest for his exceptionally strong and vivid Japanese tattoos as well as bold and beautiful blackwork -- some of the best in the US.
I met David over a decade ago at a tattoo convention in New Jersey. Actually, I first met his client with a blackwork aquatic-themed bodysuit, whom I accosted to find out who did the work. He then took me to David, who seemed a bit confused by this short redhead spewing all kinds of questions at him in the usual hyper state I'm in when I excited by exceptional tattoos. Thankfully, I didn't scare him off and we became friends. As his friend, I've gotten a front row seat to watch the transformation of his large-scale tattoo projects as well as his fire art; however, David describes his work best: My fine artwork is created with a technique of drawing by burning marks on paper with fireworks and other volatile materials. These techniques are rooted in one of humankind's earliest technologies: fire, and as such they speak to something elemental in the human condition. Inspired by cosmology and the interconnection between terrestrial and celestial fires, my drawings become a record of their creation, a map pointing to the reason for human existence, or rather the outer limits, the infinite, the space not yet grasped. These two means of creating - tattooing and burning-- have a unique synergy, as they both entail physical and ritualistic processes of mark-making while transforming matter/people.David now has a new space to create his tattoos and fine art: Senaspace in NYC's Little Italy. And he's inviting all of you to its grand opening on 12.12.12, from 6-10pm (afterparty to follow). At the opening, there will be an exhibition of his latest works and live fire drawing demo. David says of the space: "This gallery and tattoo studio is a reflection of my lifelong interest in diverse modes of artistic expression, and my conviction that art is not a luxury but a sublime human need. I hope this space speaks to you on an aesthetic, visceral, and personal level." I've already visited the studio and it's a gorgeous space. He plans to regularly feature expositions, projects and guest spots by local and international artists in all mediums. So you'll be hearing more from David here. SENASPACE, 229 Centre St. NY NY 10013, 212-966-5151, senaspace.com |
TAGS: blackwork David Sena fire art Inca Japanese tattoo NYC Senaspace |


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Young Buck - Homecoming (Prod. By Real Talk)
Homecoming Young Buck Produced by Real Talk
Give Homecoming (Prod. By Real Talk) a spin - it's the latest release from Young Buck, having dropped on Friday, December 11th, 2009.
Bump Homecoming (Prod. By Real Talk), the latest cut from Young Buck. It was released on Friday, December 11th, 2009. Things are improving for Young Buck with each new offering, and Homecoming (Prod. By Real Talk) is certainly no exception. It's a worthy addition to the Young Buck's catalogue, which has seen much evolution as of late. We're definitely anticipating the next step.
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Holidays :: Frigyes Karinthy : Barabbas ::
K枚z枚lte F眉l枚pL Id艖pont: 2005. m谩rcius 18., p茅ntek, 05:27 PST (4274 olvas谩s)
A short story
By Frigyes Karinthy
The Hungarian - edited - version of the story was extracted from the 'Hungarian Graded Reader', compiled by Ilona Mihalyfy and Eva Eszenyi, under the direction of Augustus A. Koski, published by the Foreign Service Institute, Dept. of State, with support of the Office of Education, DHEW. 1968. After Frigyes Karinthy
Translated by Laszlo G. Fulop
reviewed by Jane C. Simon and Marta Nemesi
On the third day, sunset nearing, he stepped out of the vault and quietly began to walk down the road. Along the road smoke was rising from smolddering ruins. At the bottom of a parched ditch he found the first of those, who, in front of the house of Pilate, had shouted Barabbas' name.
He stopped in front of the man and quietly said: "Here I am."
The man looked up and began crying.
"Rabbi, Rabbi!" he cried.
The Master gently continued:
"Don't cry. Stand up and come with me. For I am going back to Jerusalem, to the house of Pilate and request a new ruling for me and for those of you, who chose to save Barabbas, and to whom Barabbas did all this."
"Oh, I was an idiot" cried the man in misery, pounding his head with his fists, "what an idiot I was when I shouted: 'Barabbas!' and look what he did to me."
"It'll be all right now" said the Master gently "but do come with me to Pilate's house and pay no attention to anything, or anyone, only to me. When I motion, this time you shout from the bottom of your heart: 'the Nazarene!' as if you cried for your life."
The man followed him.
And on the way they found another wretched man whose house, wife and children Barabbas had taken and whose eyes Barabbas had put out.
And he gently touched the man's forehead and said:
"I am the one. Come with me to Jerusalem and when I touch you with my hand, shout: 'the Nazarene!', as if you were calling out for your house, for your children, for your eyesight."
The man sobbed and followed him.
And they found yet another one, with his hands and feet bound, whom Barabbas had pushed face down into the mud full of worms and critters. And he bent down, and untied his bonds and said:
"I know you. You were a poet, who declaimed the soaring of the soul. Come with me and when I make the motion shout: 'the Nazarene!' as if you cried: "Freedom! Freedom of the soul! Freedom of thought!"
The man kissed his sandal, begging forgiveness with his eyes, for his mouth was still full of mud.
As they went on, more and more lame, crippled, miserable people joined them, people who had been wrecked and ruined by Barabbas. And one by one, sobbing, they begged him just to give the sign when the time comes to shout: "the Nazarene!" And they would shout as if they cried: "Peace! Peace! Peace on Earth!"
As dusk was approaching they arrived to the house of Pilate.
Pilate was sitting on his terrace dining with Barabbas, the murderer. There they sat with gluttonous, flushed faces, drinking heavy wines and eating rare foods served on golden dishes.
The Nazarene, in front of the multitude that followed him, went up to the terrace, raised his pierced hands and gently spoke:
"Pilate, the holy days of Passover are still with us. The law and custom are that you let one of the convicted ones go, the one the people desire. The people chose Barabbas, so I was crucified. But I had to return from the dead, because I could see that the people did not know what they were doing. Those behind me have gotten to know Barabbas and now want a new ruling to be given. Ask them again, as it is written in our books."
Pilate reflected for a while, shrugged, then went to the edge of the terrace, and staring incredulously at the crowd, he called out:
"Well, whom should I let go now, Barabbas, or the Nazarene?
And then the Master motioned.
And then the murmur of the multitude grew to a thunder. And the multitude thundered: "Barabbas!"
And frightened they looked at each other, because individually they all had shouted: "the Nazarene!"
The Master turned pale, as he gazed over the crowd. He recognized each face, every single one. Then the multitude of faces seemed to coalesce into one face in front of the approaching dusk, an enormous head with bloodshot eyes, grinning stupidly and fiendishly back into his face as it roared: "Barabbas!" as if it was screaming: "death! death! death!"
Pilate, somewhat perplexed, lowered his eyelids and said to him: "Thou seest ..."
He nodded, quietly walked up the steps and stretched out his hands toward the executioner, to be tied up again.
(translated 1994/LGF)
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Magyar vagyok. Term茅szetem komoly,
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A Magyar Bar谩ti K枚z枚ss茅g (MBK) Oregon 谩llamban bejegyzett, felekezet n茅lk眉li magyar vall谩sos t谩rsas谩g, melynek c茅ljait a hat贸s谩gok 谩ltal j贸v谩hagyott alapszab谩lya 铆gy hat谩rozza meg:
To promote non-denominational religious life in the Hungarian tradition, charitable work by and among people of Hungarian extraction, and cultural-educational endeavors that further Hungarian values.


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Wilmington Police look for killer A man is murdered in Wilmington Sunday night. Police say they responded to a shots fired call on the 2600 block of North Claymont Street to find a man with gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The victim, 27-year-old Marvin Moore, was taken to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police don't have a motive or suspect in the case. |
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**Taught by Celebrity Makeup Artist Shannon Van Horn**
August 13, 2011 10am-2pm
These are some items taught in the seminar
- Tips and Tricks/Favorite Products
- Polished looks for casting
- makeup and HDTV
- Lighting
- Black and White vs. Color Photography
- Color Theory as related to product selection
- Tools of the trade
- Do's and Don't's
- Makeup Demo
- Skincare
- Foundation/Concealer
- Contour/Highlighting
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December 19, 2013
Steve Wittman Among 2014 National Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The late Sylvester J. "Steve" Wittman, the pioneering aircraft designer, builder, and racer who was an early EAA member and the namesake of Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport, is among six individuals who are among the class of 2014 inductees for the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF).
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Restored 1933 Lockheed Vega Flies
It's been more than two decades since a Lockheed Vega has flown anywhere in the world, but that changed on Wright Brothers Day December 17 as John Magoffin, EAA 1003773, of Tucson, Arizona, flew his 1933 aircraft for the first time following a three-year restoration project at Arizona Airframe. See the news report on the first flight.
Watch video
Timeless Voices -
Clarence "Clancy" Hess, learned to fly with air racer Johnny Livingston, flew Avenger dive bombers during World War II, and had a 32-year career with American Airlines.
Hints for Homebuilders -
Weight and Balance: Most Aft Weight and CG
On behalf of the EAA board and staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season, and a wonderful New Year.
Thanks to all of you who participated in EAA activities in 2013. Whether you built or restored an aircraft, flew a Young Eagle, hosted an Eagle Flight, flipped pancakes or volunteered at a chapter event, or joined us at AirVenture Oshkosh, each and all of us make EAA the unique organization that may very well be the best hope for aviation's future.
This is the time of year when we find ourselves thinking of family and friends, and I'm often reminded of aviation's close-knit community. We share a common passion that is only fully understood by those who have experienced it. As we approach the New Year, let's invite and welcome even more people into this community.
May your holidays be joyful and your New Year prosperous!
Best regards,
Jack Pelton
EAA Chairman of the Board
The next edition of e-Hotline will be Thursday, January 9, 2014.
FAA to Delay Sleep Apnea Policy
EAA Aeromedical Advisory Council chairman Dr. Stephen Leonard learned from the FAA today that the agency will delay implementation of its new sleep apnea policy planned for next month in order to gather additional input from the aviation and medical community. The new policy, which would mandate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) testing and evaluation for pilots with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 and above, was scheduled to go into effect in January.
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MAC'S BLOG: A Pilot's Santa Claus List
With an unusually cold and snowy air mass hanging around much of the country, including here at home on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, I can't help thinking about what gifts for pilots I want Santa to fly in with.
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ZENITH BLOG: Pre-Holiday Work Session
Work continued Wednesday night on the EAA staff Zenith CH 750 project, just one week before Christmas. We worked on doors, wiring, engine mount, and seats. Speaking of the seats, Abby from Flightline Interiors in Wind Lake, Wisconsin, stopped in to pick up a seat frame - Flightline Interiors is making the interior for the plane, and we're very pleased with their support! Until next year, happy holidays from the team!
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FAA: Don't Ignore Criticism of Sleep Apnea Policy
EAA Chairman Jack Pelton and the EAA Aeromedical Advisory Council today sent separate letters to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, insisting the agency step back from planned changes to its obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) policy for airman medical certification. Despite widespread criticism from aviation medical experts, GA groups, and Congress, the FAA indicated that it would push ahead with its new policy early next year.
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EAA, AOPA Leaders Meet in Oshkosh
Medical certification, aviation fuels, and increasing the pilot population were among the aviation topics that headed the list of discussions as the top leadership of EAA and AOPA met at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh on Monday.
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Top Online Stories of 2013
Jetman, Disney's animated aviation movie
, and the passing of our beloved founder were among the top online stories during 2013 for EAA.org and AirVenture.org. The news stories drew a combined total of more than 1.6 million page views over the past year, with the announcement of Yves "Jetman" Rossy's appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 generating the most views at more than 26,000.
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Dave Thatcher's CX5 Flies for the First Time
The greatly anticipated first flight of Dave Thatcher's latest creation, the two-place CX5 N14GB, took place on Tuesday, December 17, at Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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Young Pilot Uses EAA Youth Programs to Earn His Ticket
After Eric Beets, EAA 1078480, took a Young Eagles flight on January 15, 2012, the 17-year-old high school student from Burlington, Wisconsin, made the decision that he would become a private pilot. Thanks to his determination and the EAA Young Eagles Flight Plan, Eric passed his checkride on April 5, 2013.
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Lark of Duluth
on Display at DLH
January 1, 2014, marks the 100th anniversary of the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, which claims to be the world's first airline, and to honor the occasion the Duluth Aviation Institute's replica
Lark of Duluth
Benoist Type XIV flying boat will be on display at the Duluth International Airport (DLH).
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Belite Achieves Maiden Flight of Ultralight Floatplane
Belite Aircraft announced the first powered flight of its new SeaLite amphibious carbon fiber float-equipped aircraft, designed to legally fly under U.S. FAR 103 regulations off of either water or land. The flight occurred on Tuesday, December 17, the 110th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.
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U.S. Sport Aviation Expo Just Around the Corner
The 10th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is coming up fast - January 16-19, 2014 - at the Sebring Regional Airport (SEB) in Florida. This year will feature more than 160 exhibitors displaying homebuilt and light-sport aircraft, aviation accessories, a wide variety of avionics, and more.
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Several Spots Open at SportAir Workshops in Oshkosh
There are still some limited spots available to enroll in SportAir Workshops courses being taught in Oshkosh next month, January 25-26. With EAA SportAir Workshops, you'll receive two days of solid, hands-on instruction on your construction method of choice, be it
Composite Construction
Fabric Covering
Gas Welding
, or
Sheet Metal Basics
. There are also courses on
Electrical Systems and Avionics
Fundamentals of Aircraft Construction
. On Saturday evening, join the popular course
What's Involved in Kit Building
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more and enroll today at the
SportAir Workshops website
or by calling 800-967-5746.
Cherokees to Oshkosh Registration Opens January 1
Attention Piper Cherokee owners: Registration for the Cherokees to Oshkosh mass arrival at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 is set to begin on January 1, 2014. A mass arrival of 50 aircraft is again planned for this year, and all Piper Cherokee clubs and owners groups are invited to participate. The Cherokee group is scheduled to fly in at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 25. For more information and to register,
visit the group's website
Track Santa With NORAD Website, Apps
GE Honda Aero Engine Certified by FAA
Flight Tests Completed for Quicksilver S-LSA
FAA Releases Fact Sheet for Super Bowl XLVIII
Aircraft Spruce Has Strut Camera Mount for Cessna Models
How-to Help for Your Homebuilding Needs!
Are you hoping to start (or finish) that special airplane project in 2014? We have a wide variety of homebuilder how-to materials to help you complete your dream project including the Sheet Metal for Kit Aircraft DVD available for pre-order. This new DVD will provide you the basics of sheet metal construction needed to build any metal kit aircraft.
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EAA AirVenture Museum Events
Aviation Adventure Speaker Series: Miracle on the Hudson
Thursday, January 16: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Jeff Skiles, EAA vice president of community and member programs and co-pilot of the "Miracle on the Hudson" forced landing of US Airways Flight 1549. Admission is free and includes a "beyond the ropes" museum tour.
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Family Flight Fest
March 1 - 2: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kick off springtime by discovering the exciting world of aviation with an interactive, educational family experience. Museum visitors can enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
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Ford Tri-Motor Tour: Fly the first passenger airliner
January 23 - 26 : Jacksonville, FL
January 27 - 29: Merritt Island, FL
January 30 - February 2: Sarasota, FL
February 6 - 9: Fort Myers, FL
tour details and book flight
, or call 877-952-5395.
SportAir Workshops - Two-day aircraft building programs
Courses include: Sheet Metal Basics, Composite Construction, Fabric Covering, Electrical Systems & Avionics, TIG Welding, RV Assembly, and What's Involved In Kit Building
Upcoming Homebuilding Workshops:
January 11 - 12: Griffin, GA
(TIG Welding Only)
January 18 - 19: Lakeland, FL
January 18 - 19: Frederick, MD
January 25 - 26: Oshkosh, WI
February 8 -9: Chesapeake, VA
February 22 - 23: Lakeland, FL
March 22 -23: Watsonville, CA
View complete schedule and courses available by location
Register online
or call 800-967-5746.
Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
Webinars: Free to all aviation enthusiasts
January 8
Is My Airplane Too Broken To Fly?
(FAA AMT & Wings Credit) - Presenter: Mike Busch
January 14
Maneuvering Safely - Avoiding Loss of Control
(FAA Wings Credit) - Presenter: Gordon Penner
January 15
Chapter Chat: How to Start and Run a Successful EAA Chapter
- Presenter: Charley Valera
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Pre-registration required.
Webinars posted online this week:
Ultimate Aircraft Buying Guide
January 2013: 1943 Howard DGA-15P
Jonathan Apfelbaum, EAA Lifetime 222561, captured this photo of EAA member David Bole's 1943 Howard DGA-15P during the Antique Aircraft Association's 2013 fly-in at Blakesburg, Iowa.
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