Marc Pinto's Blog: 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

GAEMS Suitcase

Found this while surfing the net.
GAEMS Suitcase is a protective suitcase that carrys your Xbox 360 and features a 15-inch, 720p LCD in the lid, along with speakers. Sells for about $250..cool

Reflections of the past.. Tattoo work by Marc Pinto

Iban Design - Hand Tattoo

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Marc Pinto & Primitive Tattoo Crew

Reflections of the past.. Tattoo work by Marc Pinto

Happy New Year And thanks for your support over the last few years :)

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Reflections of Marc Pinto's past works

Wedgetail Eagle.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Reflections of the past.. Tattoo work by Marc Pinto

Hanya

Over the next few days i will be posting my older Traditional Hand Tattoo works..

Happy New Year Guys!

Traditional Hand Tattoo

A traditional Borneo dayak piece on Dr Rev , the blood painter

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Crew at Primitive Perth and Singapore would like to thank you all for the support and kindness that you have given us for 2010. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!

we will be closed on 25th and on New Years day only .

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Latest work

I had fun doing this the other day..

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Koi Tattoo

Just completed this on my mate!

Spent the whole day today at the cargo, received my new furniture and figures for Primitive Tattoo Perth.
After all that hard work and now it's in store ready to be enjoyed!
Visit us at 149 Barrack St and share your thoughts. I will post some images soon.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Koi Tattoo

I did this Koi on Dale, a top bloke...he enjoyed every minute of it!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Fun tattooing

I had so much fun doing this simple feather for Angus Founell from the West Australian Ballet.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Thomas Wright from UK tattooing at Primtive Tattoo

Thomas creates some wicked Black and Grey custom work . I'm not sure where he get's his ideas from but the result is superb.
He sells his prints too.

do check his portfolio out and facebook "Primitive Tattoo"

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Interview with Perth's Scott Phillips

In part two of our interview special with our crew, Noel Boyd interviewed Scott Phillips from our Perth studio. Enjoy the interview people!

Noel: Hey Scott! How did you first start tattooing?

Scott: I have always had a passion for Tattoos and tattooing, as both my father and grandfather had very interesting tattoos. I'm also an artist in other mediums as well, a lot of people were asking me to design and draw their tattoos and felt it was just a natural progression for me to be the one tattooing.

Noel: Awesome! So how many years have you been tattooing?

Scott: I've been an artist at Primitive for nearly two years. But it does feel longer than that when you're tattooing almost everyday of the year.

Noel: Two years?? Looking at the tattoos you're doing, I would never have guessed two years! Who did you learn the art and skill of tattooing from?

Scott: My 10 years of experience with engraving gave me a good head start with working with a hand machine. Marc Pinto gave me an opportunity to further my development at Primitive but I've also learnt a lot from the other artists in the shop as well as continuously learning from every tattoo that I do. It's a constant learning process, no Tattoo or client is the same!

Noel: I totally agree that no tattoo or client is the same. But is there a particular style of tattoos you like?

Scott: I really enjoy tattooing custom pieces where the customer comes to me wanting a very unique and original piece of work, with vibrant colours that just pop! I also enjoy Japanese and scripts would definetly be my forte.

Noel: What are your influences when it comes to tattooing?

Scott: A lot of new school artists such as Uncle Alan, Eckel, Lars and Japanese style artists have a strong influence on where I'd like to take my tattooing. Other art mediums such as grafitti art and painting influence my own tattooing style.

Noel: If you had to describe Australia's tattoo scene in one sentence, what would it be?

Scott: As a relative newcomer to the industry, that is a very difficult question to answer but have definitely felt that it is open to new artists and new styles.

Noel: That sounds welcoming for any new artist. Not every culture is like that. Well Scott, before we wrap up this interview, I've got one last question. What's your favourite part of being a tattoo artist?

Scott: The opportunity to have my art to be seen and experienced for generations. That makes me smile everyday!

A sneak peek at Scott's portfolio...

If you have questions for Scott, leave a comment at the end of the post and we'll get him to answer them.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Interview with Jason Ng (Resident Piercer Primitive Tattoo Singapore)

Singapore's tattooed personality Noel Boyd interviewed our resident piercer Jason Ng last week for this blog post. Here is the interview...

How many years have you been a piercer?

This year will mark my 6th year as a piercer.

Just a general question, why did you become a piercer and not a tattoo artist?
Well it all started with my interest in body art. I love piercings as much as I love tattoos. But I chose to start with piercings first and now I'm slowly moving into tattooing.

What are the most common piercings your clients get at the studio at Far East Plaza?
The most common requests I get are navel, tongue, eyebow and lips.

What is the most difficult aspect of the job?
Some of my clients will ask for challenging piercings that aren't the easiest to do. I love challenges and it keeps me going! Corset piercings (picture below) are a welcomed challenge anytime!

Well, are there piercings that you won't do?
Nope.. I'll do all kinds of piercings as long as it's safe and within the guidelines of our studio.

If you could advise someone that wants to get a piercing, what would be your most valuable piece of advise?
Get it from a professional! Don't get it done by your friends or at some shoddy joint. It'll be worth every dollar spent!

Lastly, how many piercings have you got and which was the most painful?
At one point, I used to have 17 piercings but I've removed a good number of them. All of my piercings have been bearable so I can't say for sure which has been the most painful. Well, pain is all in the mind isn't it?

Piercings by Jason Ng

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Koi tattoo by Kiddy

Kiddy our tattoo artist at our Singapore branch, did this really nice koi tattoo recently. What are your thoughts about this tattoo?

Monday, August 16, 2010

Barong Mask Tattoo

Marc Pinto recently did these Balinese mask tattoos on a client's thigh. In Balinese culture, the Barong mask is a symbol of white magic, male energy and goodness. It is the most important deity in Hindu Bali and a common image seen in a variety of artistic creations on this paradise island in Indonesia.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

How to look after a new Tattoo.

No matter where you go to get your tattoo done, you will need to take good care of it. Looking after your new tattoo will ensure it heals properly and it minimizes the chance of getting an infection. Here are some steps to take note...

1) If your artist applies a bandage, it is recommended that it stays on for a minimum of two hours. It is important that you do not expose your tattoo to bacteria and dust which can cause either infections or irritable skin. Just in case the bandage sticks to your tattoo, you might want to soak the bandage with warm water just before you remove it.

2) You do not to continue bandaging your tattoo once you remove the initial bandage. You'll need to air your tattoo so that it'll heal.

3) It's important to keep your tattoo clean at all times. If possible, wash with lukewarm water and mild unscented soap. DO NOT use a sponge or wash cloth. Instead, use your hands and gentle wash and rinse your tattoo. When done, PAT DRY your tattoo with a clean towel.

4) Do not use scented lotions. Instead, we recommend you to use antiseptic creams such as SAVLON. Do ask your tattoo artist for the best cream/lotion available in your country. Always apply a thin layer so that your tattoo can breathe.

5) Your tattoo will scab and when it does, do not scratch or pick at it. If it does itch, apply lotion/cream and that should help. If need me, gently pat your tattoo with a clean hand.

6) You are highly advised to avoid swimming in both chlorine and sea water.

7) Avoid direct sunlight until the tattoo is fully healed. Please do not apply sunblock.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Tattoos Gone Wrong

We found this Page on Facebook which is pretty interesting. It's a page dedicated to badly done tattoos or rather "Tattoos Gone Wrong"! The creators of the page hope to educate the public about choosing the 'right' artist for your next tattoo rather than choosing an artist because he or she is cheaper than the rest in the market.

Click here to visit the Tattoos Gone Wrong page!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Kiddy - Tattoo Artist

Here are some recent tattoos done by our resident artist, Kiddy, at our studio in Far East Plaza Singapore...

To book an appointment with Kiddy, call our studio at 68873990 from Mondays to Sunday.

Marc Pinto's Primitive Tattoo
#02-52 Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road,
Singapore 228213
t: +65-68873990
m: +65-81899990

Saturday, July 31, 2010

SLASH Live in Singapore at Fort Canning Park

The man has tattoos and he is one of the best guitarists in the world. Some may argue that he is the best by far! Slash, formerly from Guns N' Roses, will be staging his first concert in Singapore on the 2nd of August at Fort Canning Park.

Slash is touring in support of his highly acclaimed recently released solo self-titled debut album. Slash’s touring band includes Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy (vocals), Bobby Schneck (guitar), Todd Kerns (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums).

Set to open for Slash are American progressive rockers Coheed And Cambria. Consisting of Claudio Sanchez (vocals & guitar), Travis Stever (guitar), Michael Todd (bass) and Chris Pennie (drums), the band recently released their fifth studio album Year Of The Black Rainbow.

Tickets for this once in a lifetime concert is available now at S$115.00 and S$125.00 on the event day. More information is available at the Official Slash Facebook event page.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Singfest 2010 at Fort Canning Park

Singfest is returning this year! In fact, it's happening next week from the 3rd to 5th August. That's three days of LIVE music by some of the hottest musical acts on this planet! We're talking Pop & Rock SUPERSTARS here!!!

Here is the line up for the three days...

Day One
Katy Perry
Tokio Hotel
Wonder Girls
Orianthi
The Like

Day Two
Kanye West
Kool & The Gang
Lupe Fiasco
Diane Birch
Jully Black

Day Three
The Smashing Pumpkins
Thirty Seconds To Mars
The Vines
Ian Brown
Hail The Villain

Tickets are priced at S$175 for standard entry per day but if you plan on attending all three days, it's S$348.00. There is also a 2 day package that's S$249.00 and a Party Pass for 4 people that sells for S$499.00!

For more information, visit www.singfest.sg or visit this page to purchase tickets!

Friday, July 23, 2010

FLASHINK

FLASHINK has an article up on their blog about their visit to our studio in Perth. You can read their article by clicking on the link below...

http://flashink.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/sugar-spice-and-everything-nice/

Monday, July 19, 2010

Traditional Hand Tattoo

Here is another traditional hand tattoo done by Marc Pinto on Steven Partridge. Marc specializes in various forms of traditional tattoos and he used the Japanese 'Tebori' method for this tattoo.