BLIND SIDE Presents CONSTANT THREAT

"PREPERATION"

ALBUM RELEASE 10-09-09

CONSTANT THREAT

(NDEO1 AND A.P)

JAIL BREAK URBAN ARTSHOW THE BLIND SIDE

Bringing Them Back to Austin

          

      
 It is always our goal as a shop to build a relationship with our clients when given the opportunity. This enables us to create the ideal art for our client's needs and wants. During the Alamo City Tattoo Convention we met our friend Jay Amador. He approached Mr. Siegoe with an idea for getting his name tattooed inside of a cross. It so happens that Amador is also the name of Siegoe's son. With the chance to tattoo his son's name Siegoe wanted to make sure it was just right. He drew up a first draft of the tattoo at the convention but had more ideas for the letters. Not wanting to rush the tattoo or the creation of it Jay agreed to put down a deposit and travel to the studio in Austin to get inked.

A special thanks to Jay Amador for making the trip to Austin. Hope to see you again.

-Blue Genie

ALAMO CITY TATTOO EXPO

                              

   Alamo City Tattoo Convention

It was a rough start, not at all like the last expo. There was some unprofessional behavior attempting to distract us, however we did not let petty games interfere with our business. Despite the stress, the next two days were great. 

People were mainly requesting small tattoos. But sometimes good things come in small packages. 

Coincidentely, most of our clients were military soldiers on break, so they were a priority. 

We also had the honor of meeting some exceptional artists such as Jose Lopez and all the guys from Lowrider Tattoo, Bob Tyrell, and Paul Booth. Another privilege was meeting and befriending Jack Rudy and the artists from Good Time Charlie's TattooLand.

The big highlight of the convention however, was watching Mr. Siegoe get his very first tattoo by  veteran artist  Antonio Mejia of Good Time Charlie's TattooLand. 

Antonio and Mr. Siegoe collaborated on the design of his tattoo, the name of his son,"AmadoR". 

Overall it was successful and we enjoyed the networking experience. We look forward to seeing our new clients at the shop. Keep in touch guys.
                                                                      -Blue Genie

weekend mural at the blindside

      

Slinging Ink Tattoo Expo 2009

Round 2:
    It was the shop's 2nd time at the Slinging Ink Tattoo Expo(San Antonio, Tx) and overall it was a success. It was a slow start on friday, but by the time the rest of the crew showed up on saturday, it was on. I was the 1st to hit the chair to work on my chest piece. We finished a 2nd rose and had a 2nd session on my rose buds.

Two of Siegoe's other chest pieces also showed up. Gerald with his skull piece and Tom with his angels. Tom was a repeat customer from last year.His experience went so well the year before that he came back to get tatted again at the convention.

From Lupio's colorful pieces to Siegoe's letters and portraits, compliments were flying from left and right. Everyone was very happy with thier work. I made my rounds and got many compliments from other respectable artists on Siegoe's roses. It's always nice to be complimented by other shops who know what real art is. By Sunday we were all exhausted but we had a great time and it was a good experience for everyone. Can't wait until next year!

Here are some highlights and a few of the many tats that were done.

Portrait by Mr. Siegoe

Dove by Mr. Siegoe

                                       Tribal by Lupio

Angel by Lupio

Tom: Repeat Offender of Slinging Ink Expo

'08/'09

                                                                                    

        The Birds

Shorty and Big Bird

Shorty and Blue Genie
After party at The Basement

MC Rico Bomba and Mr Siegoe

See more on www.myspace.com/blindsidetattoos

                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                        

BOOTLEGGER

This is the original concept by Mr. Siegoe

created early 2007

IMITATION

The imitator's work was discovered before the AUSTIN INKFEST August 2008.

Additions were later made to the original piece to further distinguish true creativity versus the poor rendition.