The Official Jason Clay Dunn Blog
Looking Forward to Seeing What Idaho is All About!
Hello everyone. Here is another JCD confirmed travel date for this year. I will be at the 208 Tattoo Fest in June. 9-11 2017. Please tell all your friends and come out and say hello. I have never been to Boise, Idaho and I am looking forward to meeting all you cool people. If you are looking to get tattoo work from me, please contact me here and give me a breakdown of what you would like to get done. I am looking to do portrait work and custom asian inspired big pieces. Keep your eyes and ears open as well. I might, just might be giving away a FREE TATTOO for the promoters.
Tattoo Alchemy is Looking For a Few Good Artists!
Calling all Tattoo Artists. Come work with a solid crew and tattoo studio located in Montclair, CA
Tattoo Alchemy has been in business for 5 years strong and we are looking to add to our family. Please keep in mind that we are a walk in studio however we do mostly work by appointments to ensure a unique quality tattoo for all of our clientele.
Requirements:
•Must have solid skills in tattooing. (lining, shading, color packing etc.)
•Must be a team player
•Please no super egos, aka: Tattitudes (A pleasing attitude and smile goes a long way)
•No drug issues/drama
•Must have a solid clientele
•Must be looking to grow in skills and have a good ability to draw/paint etc.
•Must have basic knowledge on marketing your own business
I am looking forward to meeting with all of you and reviewing your portfolios and discussing details. Please keep in mind, I hire very slow and take my time. Email all inquiries to jason@tattooalchemy.com
Or visit our studio:
Tattoo Alchemy
Phone: 909-946-1826
5640 Moreno St. Unit D
Montclair, CA 91763
Jason Clay Dunn
Artist Spotlight: Peachy
Artist Spotlight: Are you looking for a tattoo artist with a dynamic personality and "Jersey Girl" comebacks? Look no further. Peachy has been tattooing with the Tattoo Alchemy family now for over five years strong.
Clients travel in from all over the world to adorn one of her "cute color bomb" tattoos as she likes to call her style. this gal has the ability to take a cute disney themed idea or a beautiful floral to the next level with smooth clean lines and saturated color. She has the ability to keep you coming back for more.
May I suggest you follow her social media to see what she'll produce next!
Instagram: @peachytattoo
Tattoo Alchemy is Hiring
Tattoo Artist Wanted.
Must have experience and good portfolio
Must be a team player and have clientele
What does The Matrix and Jason Clay Dunn Have in Common?
JCD Fun Fact: Several years ago I worked for a shop in San Pedro, CA. I worked with Ethan Morgan (former owner) from So Cal Tattoo.
One day a beautiful lady walked in and asked me for a squigly tribal like design off a sheet of flash. We actually used to do flash back in those days. I believe it was around 1999.
Turns out this beauty is the daughter to the late great singer, Marvin Gaye. Her name: Nona Gaye. We got along great. Did the small tattoo and off she went into the world.
Fast forward several years to 2003. It was the opening day to The Matrix Reloaded. Me being the nerd I am guranteed me an earlybird seat. Low and behold to my surprise, I see a tattoo that is about 6 foot high on the screen. It took me a minute to remember doing that tattoo out of hundreds in the past. It was Nona playing the part of Zee in the movie. I wish she'd let me give that thing a fix up after all these years.
So there you have it. A JCD Fun Fact and life goes on. ;)
Look Who's Got a New Website! It's Jason Clay Dunn
That's right! You are now viewing my new website. I for one, love it. The simplicity and smooth design will make it easy to navigate and looks great on all of your technology devices. Compliments to the designer. Richie Merritt
Now that this site is up and running, I am looking forward to sharing my life with you through my blog posts. Make sure you don't miss out.
Interested in finding out when and where I will be traveling to your town? Click on my EVENTS to see whats poppin off.
Have a view at my WORK and see new portfolio pieces being added daily.
BOOKING a session with me is simple. Just fill out a contact form and explaini in detail what you would like to get.
So please, sit back and take a "scroll" through pages of my new site. Enjoy
Join Me on My Birthday in Louisville Kentucky for the Villain Arts Convention
Hello everyone! Kansas City was such a success that I have decided to go on over to the Louisville, Kentucky Villian Arts Convention. Please come by my booth and say hello! Friday is my Birthday, so wish me a happy 41. Please and Thank You. I am looking forward to seeing what Kentucky is all about. Contact me to book an appointment.
Where: Kentucky International Convention
When: May 15-17 2015
A Daruma Doll is an Awesome Tattoo Idea
A Daruma doll is a hollow and round traditional doll. This is a Japanese tradition. They are modeled after Bodhidharma other wise known as a Dharma doll. He was the founder of the zen buddhist sect. I love these little dolls. Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement.
Darumas are still usually made of papier-mâché, have a round shape, weighted at the bottom so that they will always return to an upright position when tilted over. This characteristic has come to symbolize the ability to have success, overcome adversity, and recover from misfortune. This is why they make for a cool tattoo idea with a neat little meaning behind them.
The eyes of Daruma are often blank when sold. The recipient of the doll fills in one eye upon setting the goal, then the other upon fulfilling it. In this way, every time they see the one-eyed Daruma, they recall the goal. There is also a burning ceremony for these dolls at the end of the year, people go to the temple where they received them and this is called Daruma Kuyo. They give thanks to the doll, purchase new ones and send them on there way burning them with all sorts of other figures and dolls.
I really love to put my little twist on these lil guy's and make them fun for tattooing. There are so many different ways to do this tattoo and I would love to do one custom just for you. Contact me to get your very own.
Why are Chrysanthemums a Popular Tattoo Image?
Chrysanthemums are popular because they are awesome! I love these ancient flowers. They start out all balled up in a symmetrical little ball and as they bloom, the petals slowly curl back as if to expose the beautiful soul of the flower and create a skirt. Very dynamic, smooth and sexy.
These flowers have a long history in art and part of royalty. They were grown in China as a flowering herb and are an honoured plant and believed to have special powers. In Japanese culture they are used as a symbol of the Emperor's crest and Imperial family. These flowers are used in all sorts of artwork.
Tattoos have always had a place for these flowers. "Mum's" are used in lot's of Japanese bodysuits and adorned all over by collectors of body art from all walks of life. I really love tattooing these flowers and all of the florets. I even have one tattooed on my left hand. I just think they look great on men or women and have a beautiful flow that can lend to many contours of the body. Chrysanthemum's make for a solid stand alone piece or a beautiful fill in to a much larger design for your tattoo.
If you would like to get a beautiful Chrysanthemum designed just for you contact me here.