Join us over the long Labor Day weekend for the 9th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention on September 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th 2010!! This year, we are proud to present our new location with the finest accommodations Boston has to offer; the Boston Back Bay Sheraton Hotel. We hope to see you in September for an unparalled value of FOUR FULL DAYS!

Registration for artist, shop, and vendor booths is now open and available in advance in order to guarantee your spot for this coming year. Click on the link below to download our .pdf form or head over to www.bostontattooconvention.com for more information.

See you in Boston!

btc-2010-reg-form

Owner and artist, Natan Alexander, was recently featured on an episode of Channel Five Chronicle about local artists. Click the link below to check out Natan’s feature on the show and to gain some perspective on the artistry of tattooing!

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/21920655/

Natan is always interested in beginning new custom projects and working with new people so make sure to give us a call (781.233.1780) or stop on by the shop (184 Broadway, Route 1, Saugus, MA) to book out your time today!

Artist : Jay Ski
Subject : Dragon Tattoo
Medium: Full Color, Japanese, Based on Flash by Tony Ciavarro

A client came into Lightwave Tattoos in Saugus Ma. to get a dragon tattoo. Jay Ski started with the face and neck ripping out of the skin. We will be doing more in sessions, adding a body and arms to it. Jay Ski is known for his traditional and realism tattoos but he can tackle anything in between!!!!!!

Don’t forget, owner and artist Natan will be featured on TONIGHT’S (Wed. Dec. 9th) Channel 5 Chronicle as part of their feature on local artists! Tune in at 7:30 p.m. tonight to hear Natan’s perspective on the artistry of tattooing.

Here’s what Chronicle has to say about the program:

They see the world more intensely than the rest of us. And the visions they share expand our knowledge and enjoyment of everything around us. On this episode, we profile some local artists who are making their mark, including a man whose murals define the public landscape and another who uses the human body as his canvas.

For more information on Natan’s work or to book some tattoo time, give us a ring (978.744.9393), send us an email (witchcityink@gmail.com), or just stop on by the shop (186-3 Essex St., Salem, MA)!

The 9th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention (produced in part by Lightwave Tattoos) is coming up on September 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th 2010 at the Boston Back Bay Sheraton Hotel! As has been the tradition for the past 8 years, artists, collectors, shops, vendors, performers, and people from all walks of life will descend upon Boston over labor day weekend for four full days of art, tattoos, contests, music, performances, entertainment, vendors, shopping, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on this year’s show as we post it up onto our website (www.bostontattooconvention.com) and on our myspace (www.myspace.com/bostontattooconvention) and get ready for our most exciting year yet!

Henna Body art , bringing an ancient tradition to you . We use only natural henna mixed with natural ingredients , not hair dyes or synthetic materials.

*All designs are done freehand , any style, from traditional Mehndi to contemporary designs.

* henna lasts from 2-4 weeks depending on where it is on the body and how you care for it

*is natural and painless, the henna paste stains the top layer of the skin and as you exfoliate, the design fades

* An art form that has been around for thousands of years , meant to bring good luck and prosperity 

Please contact us 24 hours in advance to set up an appointment with Xstina

Henna stain and henna paste

Custom Pumpkin blossom vine tattoo by Xstina Bennett

Starting in early 2010, Lightwave Tattoos will be welcoming tattoo artist and painter Johnny Smith (www.myspace.com/old_black_water) to the team! Check out Johnny’s portfolio, scope out all of his paintings and drawings, and give us a call at 781 233 1780 to book up some time for any color realism, portrait, surrealist, or other custom work.

We are only days away from the 8th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention. Below is more information about what happens during the convention! Hope to see you all there for another great year!

Performances

This year, in addition to hosting a vast array of talented visiting artists, diverse shops and vendors, and a full gallery of fine art, the Boston Tattoo Convention is also privy to some top-notch performers and entertainers. Check them out below, click on the links, and get your tickets today for what promises to be one of our best shows yet!!!

Skyline Cirque:

Beginning their collaboration with an acrobatic guerrilla street performance at the Lower East Side Amphitheater in 2007, the Ben and Katie, of Skyline Cirque, has most recently taken to the air. With choreographic innovation they infuse their aerial duets with a strongly visceral performance style. The duo emphasizes the inherent dangerous beauty of silks to achieve acts that transcend the circus and achieve a vibrant theatricality.

Skyline Cirque

Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow:

The LUCKY DAREDEVIL THRILLSHOW is fast paced and funny, death-defying daredevil stunt spectacular with all the glitter, glamour, and gut-wrenching thrills of a Vegas show. Guaranteed to please, amuse, and amaze audiences of all ages! Hosted by silver tongued devil, TYLER FYRE, and the dominatrix of danger, THRILL KILL JILL!

Step up, Step in and let the Fun Begin!

Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show

Black Cat Burlesque:

Dedicated to putting the BUMP back into the night, Black Cat Burlesque has been raising pulses, the dead and whole lot of hell since 2003. The bad seeds of Boston Burlesque, this scream team mines the depths of their twisted psyches—blending striptease thrills and spookshow chills to push the boundaries of the art form and explore the dark, cobwebbed corners of neo-cabaret!

Black Cat Burlesque

Seminars

Dan Henk Oil Painting Seminar:

A brief overview and discussion of art techniques involved and working within the medium of oils, followed by a short question and answer session. Dan will teach advanced approaches to painting by working through a piece that already has basic preliminary steps in place. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own works, and paint alongside.

Dan Henk Oil Painting Seminar

Microdermal Anchor and Surface Piercing Techniques (instructed by Ryan Oullette of Precision Body Arts):

Exploring progressive techniques for insertion of microdermal anchors and surface piercings. All basic aspects of the practice will be covered including jewelry selection, prepping and marking the area, placement and body location, procedure, and aftercare, as well as both microdermal insertion AND removal. Live demonstration with an emphasis on freehand techniques will be used wherever possible.

Microdermal Anchor Surface Piercing Techniques

Xstina Bennett is the newest addition to Lightwave Tattoos! We are very pleased to have her join our team of talented artists. Already clients are buzzing about Xstina and coming back for their second and third custom tattoos by this talented artist! Be sure to check out her portfolio for more information and photos of her work.  Below we have a few photos of Xstina’s favorite new tattoos that she has done. We are sure that these great tattoos will inspire  you to get some new work of your own.

Family Crest

Sailor Pin- Up

Girlie Sugar Skull