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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Been Away....
I have been away from my blog... My aunt died Christmas morning...me & Corey been working on the merchise for the new City of Ink online store.. AJ is up in DC & NYC filming Chris, Imani, & Sophie... I been working hard saving up money for the grandopening of City of Ink "Brooklyn". Prophet had his 10th bday this month... It's been a longggg Dec...my book is almost finished... I need to go back and add a few random sketches... I started this drawing over in London.. The guy was sitting across from me on the train... He was an interesting character so I had to capture the moment...The people of London with their fashion & style REALLY inspire me...well y'all will hear from me soon... I will be going to Asheville today.. My aunt is laid to rest tomorrow... God Bless you Aunt Pauline... I love you lady....RIP.. Use the pain to fuel the art... That's what she wanted from me...
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Posted from my iPhone
Monday, December 20, 2010
VOTE for your City: 2011 Tattoo Tour
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Do City of Ink DESERVE a TV Show???
Do City of Ink deserve a TV show?....the POWER is only in your hands...the PEOPLE have to DEMAND it..and email and write the netwerks...power is in numbers.....watch this video and spread it around!!!! The City of Ink TV show????? yall make it happen...we did our part...its all up to the people now...
Miya Bailey tries Escargot in PARIS
SALE GOSSE 2 (shot by Corey Davis)
Yall dont even understand what this short video means to me...when I was going to Asheville High School I was always in trouble...no one really understood my views on the world and how I wanted to see, taste, and feel new things...I always felt I was a KING even as a child....I would tell my teachers "Yall, will see one day I will be in Paris sipping wine with my pinky figure up like I'm rich" it might don't be a big deal to others...but it was a big deal to ME....when I say something out loud for others to hear..I will do what I said I will do...100%...no one can make me out to be a liar...I'm a MAN OF MY WORD and follow all my dreams like a MAN suppose to....from small to big goals...I did it and I want to do and see more....a ghetto nigga in Paris eatting crazy foods and drinking wine with Corey Davis and Samba Sillah...City of Ink is a LIFESTYLE!!! we live this shit!
Yall dont even understand what this short video means to me...when I was going to Asheville High School I was always in trouble...no one really understood my views on the world and how I wanted to see, taste, and feel new things...I always felt I was a KING even as a child....I would tell my teachers "Yall, will see one day I will be in Paris sipping wine with my pinky figure up like I'm rich" it might don't be a big deal to others...but it was a big deal to ME....when I say something out loud for others to hear..I will do what I said I will do...100%...no one can make me out to be a liar...I'm a MAN OF MY WORD and follow all my dreams like a MAN suppose to....from small to big goals...I did it and I want to do and see more....a ghetto nigga in Paris eatting crazy foods and drinking wine with Corey Davis and Samba Sillah...City of Ink is a LIFESTYLE!!! we live this shit!
SALE GOSSE 2 from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
8000 Followers on Twitter
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
PARIS VIDEO: SALE GOSSE Part 1
The City of Ink Family goes to Paris, France to visit the Eiffel Tower...its been a dream of mine as a child to visit Paris...when I was in school I always told my friends oneday I will be in Paris, eatting different foods, and sipping wine with my pinky finger out like I'm rich...I'm not rich YET...so at less those dreams did come true...this is Part 1 of the Paris series...Part 2 drops on thrusday and part 3 next monday...please give feedback...shot by Corey Davis of City of Ink & Creative Control
SALE GOSSE PT I from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
QnA with Miya Bailey pt 3
In Part 3 of the Q&A series..I get asked questions about racism in tattooing and what I would I thought I would be doing when I was a kid....enjoy more videos to come!...new Q&A intro will also be shown on Part 4
GPTV 7: Paper Frank’s Monsters Show
Paper Frank recently held a solo art exhibition at City of Ink called ‘Monsters’ that ended up turning into a pretty insane party. Brought to you by Monster Energy and Greedmont Park. [Shot an Edited by Corey Davis]
Corey Davis Commercial 2011
Corey just finished his commercial yesterday...its VERY dope!!! very inspiring...love the music
Neighbors: Mike Giant (Trailer)
Here’s a trailer for a documentary on one of my favorite artist, Mike Giant. “The working title for the project is Neighbors, a series of short stories about individuals from various neighborhoods in San Francisco.”
Neighbors: Mike Giant (Trailer) from Agency Charlie on Vimeo.
Adele – Rolling In The Deep [Video]
Yall know Adele is one of my favorites...shit she might be my fav if I really think about it...I love the spirit and soul of this young woman...everyday I listen to her CD titled "19" now she will be returning with her 2md album titled "21" Adele is an amazing song writer...her words paint the most visual stories...a true talent and maybe one of the best song writers of this time....I do love this woman!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
The Art of Controversy: 4 Year Anniversary Art show in FEB
Friday, December 10, 2010
"Monster" Art Show TONITE!
Amsterdam (Outakes) Video
FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN OUTTAKES: This is the last video from the Amsterdam series...Corey put together all the outtakes and made this video...boy I miss Europe..I hope yall enjoyed the London & Amsterdam short films...on monday Creative Control will upload the PARIS videos...so stay tuned!
FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN OUTTAKES from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Freehand Sleeve
One of my favorite clients came down from Washington, DC again for another session.... I still have 2 more sessions to go before the sleeve is finished...but we got a lot done.. Back of arm, shoulder, and elbow are next... Stay tuned.
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FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN PT 3
FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN PT 3 from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Ghamte of Patta breaks down Amsterdam's streetwear culture for us.
Monday, December 6, 2010
I'm a BEAST
SELF LOVE (18 & over)
Self Love...Dreaming of the perfect lover.. The others couldn't fill you up...left you wanting more... Those spots were only touched once...the back of it only touched once... You dream of... Pleasure... Pain...to get go... The perfect lover.. The perfect size...the perfect soul.. But you can't have him.. He's only a dream.. So your left alone to self love
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Q&A With Miya Bailey Pt. 2
Q&A With Miya Bailey Pt. 2 from artemus jenkins on Vimeo.
For the second part of the Q&A series the people ask Miya: What defines a great artist? & How do I see myself at age 50?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN PT. 2
FOUR TWENTY FOUR SEVEN PT. 2 from Creative Control on Vimeo.
The City of Ink family continues their journey in Amsterdam. After smoking a few blunts at the Rokerij Coffeeshop they go to check out the infamous Red Light District. [Shot By Corey Davis]
Sneak Preview: Painting
Miya Bailey photos by Loli Hara
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