Matt Truiano

2012

2012-01-19T07:06:00.000-08:00

Haven't posted anything here in a real long time. Mainly because I'm not a blogger at hear. A lot of it has to do with instagram being a new blogging instrument at my fingertips. I mainly post photos on here and instragram gets them first. But not this time. I finally made myself a hard cover portfolio. I was unsure about doing this for a while because I tend to swap out photos regularly out of my album. I figured now was a good time to gather some of my favorite tattoos I completed last year and throw them into a final portfolio. I plan to do this every year. Or maybe every 6 months depending on how much work I get that I actually like.

New website a coming

2011-11-12T06:18:00.000-08:00

A good friend of mine, Marcus Lewis of Variety Studios and VSMarcusLewis is making me a new website. Its going to be much simpler to navigate a whole lot nicer to look at. The link will still be www.matttruiano.com. Hopefully my email will stay the same as well. Until Then I'll be working with Maddy Black from Absolute Blackout in designing some new tshirts. Heres a rough of the party shirts.

2011-10-20T08:48:00.001-07:00

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News and updates

2011-10-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

A few weekends ago I attended/worked at Inked Out New Jersey tattoo convention. I've worked conventions before, but this one brought a whole new level of satisfaction. Previous conventions were lesser known with tattooers of mediocre to subpar capabilities. Inked Out NJ was booth after booth of extremely talented artists and old timers who have been in the business since the 40's. I made a few new friends, and some good connections. Paul Gambino, editor of Skin And Ink Magazine, approached me before the doors opened and asked me to tattoo him as well as talked about putting me and my shop in the magazine. It was a great experience, but the beginning of hopefully greater experiences. Starting Jan 2012 I will be traveling a lot. Miami, DC, Philly, Mass, just to name a few. I'll keep updates on my travels. And if you are in the areas I'll be, send me an email at matt@matttruiano.com to book an appointment.

Inked Out NJ

2011-09-22T21:46:00.000-07:00

Sketch for Saturdays appointment at the Inked Out NJ convention this weekend.

Them Hippies

2011-09-20T15:22:00.001-07:00

Some more sketches

2011-08-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

I will begin to tattoo the robot girl with bio arm tomorrow on a good friend and client. The nail bitter girl is reserved for my boss. The other two are up for grabs for anyone who would like them tattooed by me.

SPonsor

2011-08-07T21:40:00.001-07:00

pinup paintings

in progress preview

2011-06-30T21:31:00.000-07:00

I'm coming to an end to my bio back piece on Salar. Heres a thumbnail preview.

Some recent covers

2011-06-15T15:58:00.000-07:00

I've been overwhelmingly busy with paintings, tattoos and everything else in between. So far everything is landing on time. Here are the last 2 book covers I just finished. The first one I used our shop helper Amanda to model for the bloody vampire holding the apple. She was wearing vampire fangs. We just forgot they were in and didn't shoot anything with them showing.

Ignorance

2011-06-07T19:47:00.001-07:00

Some guy was ranting on a post about how he thinks people with tattoos are hillbillies and low lifes. I couldn't help but respond:

The fact of the matter is that tattooing is becoming a mainstream part of society and whether or not you like it, its not going away. So instead of discriminating on what other people look like, worry about your own problems. Tattoo artists make a very good living and rely on those who appreciate the art. If you don't like it, so be it. But don't be an asshole about it. You're only making yourself look bad.

What would you have said?

VCS

2011-06-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

Today was the VCS Gay Pride art show. There was a really great turn out and some impressive artwork. I showed up to the event fashionable late and was pleasantly surprised to learn that my painting had already sold only about and hour into the show.

One man's trash...

2011-05-27T20:47:00.000-07:00

So after wrapping my nephew's birthday gift last month, I was about to throw out the tubing that the wrapping paper was supported by when I realized it wasn't in fact a cardboard tube at all. It was rolled up recycled paper much like a brown paper bag. With a slightly rougher texture, it accepts colored pencil real nicely. So I cut it up into a bunch of small sheets and began doodling. Here are the first 2 drawings. I'd like to credit Jime Litwalk for the body reference for the bride drawing.

In between things

2011-05-24T10:24:00.000-07:00

I sent my first painting down to Georgia for Ink 4 Pink's Sideshow Heroes show which will be on June Second (top photo). My Painting for the VCS Gay pride show officially got accepted (middle photo). Now as I'm waiting for the first layer of oils to dry on my Cider Mil Vampire book cover, I drew this lovely girl before going to bed (bottom photo).

Sponsor

2011-05-16T18:47:00.000-07:00

girl paintings
female figure paintings
monster paintings

Couldn't Resist

2011-04-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

I know I said it would be a while before I post another drawing. But I finished my VCS painting and am waiting on a few things to start the next project. So what better way to kill some time than to DRAW!

one not used

2011-04-25T20:52:00.000-07:00

I had a client today change his idea of what he wanted for his tattoo. Here was the original drawing that wasn't used. Maybe one day I'll wind up using for something.

Ready, set, paint!

2011-04-20T15:21:00.000-07:00

I'm trying real hard to get this painting done before the deadline for the VCS Gay Pride show. I only have a few days to bring this to a completed painting.

Contemplation

2011-04-13T18:25:00.000-07:00

I've got a lot of work to in a little amount of time. Some events and deadlines are coming up quick so this will probably be the last doodle for a little while of these girls. Some of them might turn into full color paintings for the upcoming events which will be:

Ink 4 Pink: June 2 at Grave Yard Tavern, Atlanta, GA

VCS Gay Pride Rockland: June 5 at Rockland Center for The Arts, West Nyack, NY

Ink 4 Pink: Sept 8, at Grave Yard Tavern, Atlanta, GA

Lily Girl

2011-04-08T22:31:00.000-07:00

I got asked to paint a few pieces for Ink 4 Pink. This drawing maybe a rough of a soon to be final. I'll see where it goes.

How many licks

2011-03-29T22:53:00.001-07:00

Had some time to kill tonight after coming home from the shop. I've been working on a painting of my lovely fiance but it's taking a long time for me to bring it to a completed piece. Working in oils is a painful process for me. So in the meantime, while I wait for layers to dry, I sketched this lolly girl.

New Machines.

2011-03-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

So I ordered some FK Irons and I finally got them. I was so excited to use these machines because a lot of the tattooers I look up to and get inspiration from use this machines. I was like a little child and got in my head that these machines were magic makers. I finally got to use them amd sadly I was a little disappointed. I bought a liner and a color packer. Both have a much shorter throw than I'm used to and my coloring machine kept shorting out with a standard clip cord. After a few tattoos I switched over to RCA clip cords, adjusted my contact screw a hair on my liner. This seems to have helped a little but I still think for the amount of money these machines cost, you shouldn't have any problems what soever.

Goose

2011-03-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

a quick doodle of an old friend of mine.

St Pat's

2011-03-20T22:17:00.001-07:00

What better than a gal with a shamrock on her face

Mummy Girl

2011-03-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

I was watching An Idiot Abroad last night and it was the episode where Karl was in Egypt. I thought what better of an idea than to draw a mummy pin up.

Free give away contest #1

2011-03-09T17:32:00.000-08:00

Thanks to 4over4.com, there will be a free give away each month on behalf of my business, Apparition Studios LLC. 4over4.com is a printing company that will meet all of your needs from business cards, posters, bookmarks etc.

This months contest:

Send me a picture of the funniest photo you can find on the internet. Either reply to this blog, send me an email at matt@matttruiano.com or send me an image on my wall at facebook.com/matttruiano

The winner will be announced at the end of the month

The person with funniest photo will win 100 4x6 postcards from 4over4.com you can customize the postcards to meet your business or personal needs.

4over4 is the best!

2011-03-09T13:42:00.000-08:00

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New Website

2011-01-03T09:46:00.001-08:00

I now have a new website for my LLC. www.apparitionstudiosny.com here you will see artwork done for clients that normally wouldn't make it to my personal website. Emails for this should be sent to info@apparitionstudiosny.com

December projects

2010-12-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

This month I've got a lot going on.

1: a toy chest with a Pinocchio Theme

2: Peter Witch book cover

3: Hell Rig book cover

4: By the Light of the Moon book cover - which I was able to get done today thanks to a rainy day off from the shop.

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T16:36:00.001-07:00

A quick colored pencil sketch for the holiday! Be safe and have fun!

Back to the girls

2010-10-26T23:06:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I posted some sketches. Here's a few for now.

2010-10-18T23:09:00.000-07:00

2010-10-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

Liberty's Art show...Take 1

2010-10-11T08:50:00.000-07:00

Friday night's show at Liberty's was unfortunately ill-planned. On a better note, the owner told me he was going to make it up to me by having me again and its going to happen the right way.

H&M Art Contest

2010-10-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

Vote for me!!!! http://www.yourarthere.com/entry/speak-no-evil/

Art shows

2010-09-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

Ive got 2 shows coming up. First is on the first of October at 13th Street Fear Factory in Easton, PA. Its a halloween show that will be up for the whole month. Then on the 8th of October I will be having a solo show at Liberty's American Bar in Tappan, NY. Hope to see you there.

Macro Shots

2010-09-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

I've had these pictures laying on my desktop for some time now. Figured I'd share. This is my working on a sleeve on a good guy, Greg.

Photo: Jessica Klemm

Art Lessons

2010-08-29T21:13:00.001-07:00

Art lessons! Get your art lessons here!

A slow day at the shop

2010-08-12T18:45:00.000-07:00

Today was sadly slow. But it gave me a chance to catch up on some drawings for clients I have lined up for the weekend and next week. After I was done with all of that, I drew my take on another Gil Elvgrin painting.

Glory Tease

2010-08-10T16:42:00.000-07:00

B Positive is coming shortly. Until then, here is a small sample of the painting i'll be showing.

Working on a new painting

2010-08-10T10:02:00.000-07:00

Here I am sitting in my little corner working on a new painting. Little by little I will come to a completion of this piece. So check back to see the final product.

Girl Girls Girls

2010-08-01T17:01:00.000-07:00

These are all drawings that were developed for tattoos. The first one with the dragon is highly referencing Martin Abel. The Mechanic Girl is highly referencing a drawing found on tattoojohnny and the pirate is just good old fun and Johnny Depp. Stay tuned for the skin versions.

B Positive: A Skate Deck Art Show

2010-07-30T22:02:00.001-07:00

Just 2 more weeks 'till the skate deck show. We are expecting a great turn out. As always, we are still accepting decks for those who are interested in participating. Contact me directly if you would like to do a painting, donate food, or other services for the show, or help out in any other way.

matt@matttruiano.com

oh the puppies

2010-07-21T10:54:00.000-07:00

The woman who hated halloween

2010-07-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

I was asked to do cover art for a book titled The Woman Who Hated Halloween (coming out september). This was my initial sketch that was turned down. I still did the cover art but in an extremely different direction that my work is normally seen. Check out Damnationbooks for a list of cool books and covers I have done for them.

I Still might use this for a personal painting later on when the time is right...lets say halloween?.

From Sketch to Skin

2010-07-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

Here's an in progress shot of one of my drawings (posted further back) that I started tattooing on a client. We are about 3 hours in so far. Got some more to go.

1.2.3.DRAW!!!!

2010-07-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

DECKS

2010-06-24T11:28:00.000-07:00

Winky Dink Ink will soon be hosting it's second art show. This one will be bigger, better, and radder. Muscial performances by Verse The End, Adelynne, and more TBA.

Stitches

2010-06-19T18:31:00.000-07:00

I would like to tattoo this on someone.

Some more goodies

2010-06-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

$10 each

More drawings for sale

2010-06-11T11:49:00.001-07:00

$10 each

Drawings for sale

2010-06-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

$10 Each

Been A While.

2010-06-04T20:59:00.003-07:00

Just like COFFINS!, Winky Dink Ink will be hosting another group show. This time all artwork will be done on skate decks. Not only is there a change in format, there will be more entertainment as live music will be played by a few bands and artists. Keep checking back to learn as more information breaks out!

Been A While.

2010-06-04T20:59:00.001-07:00

Just a tease

2010-04-15T13:34:00.000-07:00

On May 11th, 2010 I will be showing some new paintings for the first time at Flux Studios in NYC. This is an invite show only and a guestlist will be present. But until then, here's a sneak at the finished painting of the last sketch posted.

Red

2010-04-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

It's been a while. Heres a sketch for a new painting. Check Back for a finished piece

COFFINS!...The Day

2010-03-08T21:21:00.000-08:00

The day finally came. Everyone had a good time and good laughs.

COFFINS!

2010-02-28T15:43:00.001-08:00

It's coming! Sunday March 7th at 1pm there will be plenty of coffins to be seen. I will post photos of the event, artists and works soon after. Until then here is a detail of one of my paintings.

2010-02-04T22:24:00.000-08:00

If I have the motivation to actually commit to a series of drawings, I would like to continue doing evil/zombie toys and teddy bears. If you want to get something like this tattooed please let me know.

www.matttruiano.com

AM-JAM Tattoo Festival

2010-02-01T22:19:00.000-08:00

The AM-JAM Tattoo Convention was fun filled and packed with plenty of talented people. Photo credit to Marcus Lewis of Variety Studios

2010-01-28T13:37:00.000-08:00

We got a web page for the coffin show that will be taking place at Winky DInk Ink in March.

Go here to get all the details. www.coffinart.webs.com

Lutis

2010-01-24T20:58:00.000-08:00

Color illustration for Lutis. Initially this painting was softer with a background and more of a nickelodeon touch. I wasn't feeling it so I trashed it and started this one. Another lesson of less is more.

2010-01-24T11:11:00.000-08:00

I was asked to do book cover for Deb Hoag, author of Crashin' The Real. After reading the book I couldn't help but want to do the cover in a cartoonish way. With inspiration from Alice in Wonderland's cheshire cat, Lutis was created with an extra but of evil. Check back for the final.

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Crashin' The Real

Daryl's Flowers

2010-01-16T08:23:00.000-08:00

Daryl's tattoo design. We took our time making this a 3 session tattoo closing in around 7 hours.

Maple Leaf

2010-01-08T09:10:00.000-08:00

Did a pretty cool maple leaf last night on this guys inner arm. The work of Juan Salgado had a large influence on the background of this piece. Check out the whole tattoo at www.matttruiano.com

Classy Zombie

2010-01-01T22:04:00.000-08:00

I was asked to do a tattoo of a zombie pin-up girl with a 50's style/classic look. The customer gave me some good reference and this was the final outcome. Check back to see this as a tattoo when completed.

More at:

MattTruiano.com

Who's on first

2009-12-30T20:49:00.000-08:00

I decided to start a blog so I can hear some feedback from visitors. Check back daily to see what's new. I will try hard to update as often as possible with news, events, photos of sketches, in progress shots and details of current paintings as well as tattoos.

First upload is a drawing of my second coffin canvas.

Hope you enjoy it. Check back in a few days for an in progress shot.

more at:

Matttruiano.com