Saturday, January 08, 2011
SOD. "Dwane". Sketchbook pro for iPad, Griffin stylus.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Sketch of the day!
"Tony Jabroni" colerase, prisma, Pentel brushpen.
Mad Dog
Monday, January 03, 2011
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Photoshop Basics For Tattoo Artists Seminar in Philly
15 seat limit for this seminar. $100 per person
Each person is eligible for a FREE copy of the DVD.
NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Some covered topics....
• Resolution, scale, vector vs. bit map. Rules of thumb.
• Basic tool bar tools and their functions.
• Basic Layer tools, FX and techniques.
• Selections and “Masks”. Channel and Path basics.
• Basic image adjustments, including color, brightness,contrast and levels.
• A brief overview of filters.
• Digital stenciling tricks and techniques.
• Color “sampling” from reference for tattooing and painting.
• Enhancing photo references for best tattoo results.
• “Comping” tattoos and cover-ups on body photography or tracings of clients.
• Some digital painting and drawing techniques for beginners.
• Coloring “line art” for beginners.
• Basic tattoo photography tips, and how to correct and enhance your photos for presentation in print and for web.
Coming Soon to DVD! Release Date Winter 2010
Finally a Photoshop instructional lecture that is specifically intended with tattoo artists in mind! Photoshop Basics for Tattoo Artists will give you the tools you need to get started with incorporating Photoshop into your daily routine as a tattoo artist.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Keith Ciaramello now a contributing artist on tattooeducation.com
I am honored to be a part of Guy Aitchison's tattooeducation.com website. As many of you know I am committed to the education and motivation of young artists. Being chosen as one of the contributing artists on Guy's site gives me even more fuel for new educational endeavors. Look for more DVDs to come in 2010 including "Adobe® Photoshop® Basics for Tattoo Artists", as well as more tattoo, traditional painting and digital art titles.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
More DVD Testimonials!
More Testimonials!
Hi Keith
I watched your DVD and I just wanted to tell you it was awesome, you are a fantastic artist, and you did a great job with the DVD. I really like the way you filmed it, as well as your open and detailed dialogue about the ins and outs of the way you tattoo. Very informed and detailed! I really liked the inset of the palette as well as your source photo, very nice idea.
I think it’s a great leap forward that we now have access to resources such as your DVD, helping to educate other artists and improve this industry as a whole is a worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with those of us who are constantly looking for tips and hints and other ways to improve our own work. I’m looking forward to your Photoshop DVD as well!
Thanks! David
Not Just another tattoo DVD. Its like taking Keith's live seminar and then spending an entire day with him in his studio. So much information. It was much more than I expected.
Dean
Buy it here
http://kustomkulturegallery.com/eventdetails.php?id=155
Hi Keith
I watched your DVD and I just wanted to tell you it was awesome, you are a fantastic artist, and you did a great job with the DVD. I really like the way you filmed it, as well as your open and detailed dialogue about the ins and outs of the way you tattoo. Very informed and detailed! I really liked the inset of the palette as well as your source photo, very nice idea.
I think it’s a great leap forward that we now have access to resources such as your DVD, helping to educate other artists and improve this industry as a whole is a worthwhile endeavor.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with those of us who are constantly looking for tips and hints and other ways to improve our own work. I’m looking forward to your Photoshop DVD as well!
Thanks! David
Not Just another tattoo DVD. Its like taking Keith's live seminar and then spending an entire day with him in his studio. So much information. It was much more than I expected.
Dean
Buy it here
http://kustomkulturegallery.com/eventdetails.php?id=155
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
DVD Testimonials....
Hey man! I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the dvd! Its awesome! Tons of info. I like the fact that your constantly talking about what your doing and go into great detail with all aspects of your tattooing. Great dvd!
Thanks again,
Kyle
Keith Ciaramello's "keep it real" advanced techniques for realistic tattooing vol.1- pure awesomeness. 3 discs- 5 hours of inspiration and knowledge to help elevate your craft to the next level. I recommend it to anyone who wants to be a better tattoo artist.
Ant
Hey Keith,
Finally had a chance to watch the DVD. Thanks for sharing! Great to learn from an articulate, talented guy who is smart enough to have his someone else do the camera work. Appreciated the extra steps you took to kick this DVD out of the park. Painting with needles on skin - great to think of it that way thanks to your artistic approach.
I'll send you some pics once i can convince someone to let me try some of this stuff out on their skin.
Cheers,
Anthony
I just bought your DVD an watched it and it was great man! Very helpful and informative. I'm saving up for those hybrids...u convinced me! Again, thank you, and its great that there are tattoo artists like you to help this industry grow and not hold back. This DVD is great!
Chris
I just had time to watch one disc (of the three) last night and have never had such a sense of getting exactly what i was looking for. WOW!
Tim
Thanks again,
Kyle
Keith Ciaramello's "keep it real" advanced techniques for realistic tattooing vol.1- pure awesomeness. 3 discs- 5 hours of inspiration and knowledge to help elevate your craft to the next level. I recommend it to anyone who wants to be a better tattoo artist.
Ant
Hey Keith,
Finally had a chance to watch the DVD. Thanks for sharing! Great to learn from an articulate, talented guy who is smart enough to have his someone else do the camera work. Appreciated the extra steps you took to kick this DVD out of the park. Painting with needles on skin - great to think of it that way thanks to your artistic approach.
I'll send you some pics once i can convince someone to let me try some of this stuff out on their skin.
Cheers,
Anthony
I just bought your DVD an watched it and it was great man! Very helpful and informative. I'm saving up for those hybrids...u convinced me! Again, thank you, and its great that there are tattoo artists like you to help this industry grow and not hold back. This DVD is great!
Chris
I just had time to watch one disc (of the three) last night and have never had such a sense of getting exactly what i was looking for. WOW!
Tim
Monday, January 18, 2010
DVD NOW SHIPPING!!!! OVER 5 HOURS!
"Keep it Real"advanced techniques for realistic tattooing Vol.1 Andre the Giant*
Award winning artist Keith Ciaramello takes you through the process of tattooing a color portrait of "The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant! Topics covered include; choosing reference, enhancing reference in Adobe Photoshop, making the stencil, stencil application, flesh-tones, color mixing, needles, inks, using the Neuma Hybrid and much more. Many of the topics that were covered in Keith's "Keep it Real" live seminar are demonstrated on this DVD. Keith has added a third BONUS DVD of his live seminar lecture. This is over 5 hours on 3 discs!The techniques discussed apply to coil and rotary machines as well.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Tattoo on Sculptor Ray Villafane by Keith Ciaramello
Tattoo on Sculptor Ray Villafane by Keith Ciaramello
See Photos of Ray Villafane's visit here
See photos of Ray's visit here
See Photos of Ray Villafane's visit here
See photos of Ray's visit here
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Natural Resources...
Keith Ciaramello featured in the Natural resources show!
Keith's entry in the show
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
"Keep it Real" advanced techniques for realistic tattooing Vol.1 Andre the Giant*
"Keep it Real"advanced techniques for realistic tattooing Vol.1 Andre the Giant*
Award winning artist Keith Ciaramello takes you through the process of tattooing a color portrait of "The Eighth Wonder of the World" Andre the Giant! Topics covered include; choosing reference, enhancing reference in Adobe® Photoshop®, making the stencil, stencil application, flesh-tones, color mixing, needles, inks, using the Neuma® Hybrid and much more. Many of the topics that were covered in Keith's "Keep it Real" live seminar are demonstrated on this DVD. The techniques discussed apply to coil and rotary machines as well.
*This DVD will ship in December 2009
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Keith Ciaramello will be painting and tattooing at the Visionary Expo!
Keith Ciaramello will be painting and tattooing at the Visionary Expo!
Call the shop for availability 516 623 5665
Call the shop for availability 516 623 5665
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Keep it Real Seminar...Last Chance
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH 2009, 12PM
LIVE FREE OR DIE TATTOO EXPO
MANCHESTER, NH @ THE RADISSON HOTEL
"This is the last time I will be giving my Keep it Real live seminar. Hope to see you there!" Keith Ciaramello
This seminar is for licensed tattoo artists only. The Neuma air-driven tattoo system will be explained, as well as all aspects of producing realistic color tattoos from photo reference. If you are not interested in using Neuma, but are interested in realistic tattoo techniques you should still attend. The techniques are applicable to coil and rotary machines as well.
Registration is $150.
Seating is limited to 20.
Call 516 623 5665 to register by phone
or PayPal kustomkulture@optonline.net
MORE INFO HERE
http://kustomkulturegallery.com/eventdetails.php?id=147
Saturday, April 25, 2009
News and New Tatoos!!!
News and New Tatoos!!!
Hey everyone! Here are a few new tattoos from the last few weeks (see below). The first sessions were done with Neuma, but I finished them with coil machines (Next Generation Orion to be specific). It was great to use coils again.
Right away I noticed how fast I could work vs Neumas. I am hoping the Hybrid's new cam design will reduce the drag of the Neuma (I hear it does), because this is the main cause of the slow down. Comfort wise...coils still suck. LOL! So clunky and awkward...It is a trade off for speed in some cases though...
I will say this, Neuma did change the way I tattoo and think. I found myself running my coils in a way that duplicated the feel of my Neumas. Once I found that Neuma-ish sweet spot It was no problem to do all the effects and techniques I have come to expect from Neuma. Again the difference ws less drag and more speed.
Conclusion...I still see myself tattooing with Neuma (especially if the Hybrid addresses all the issues it is supposed to), because the comfort and ergonomics are simply the best. I also see myself using coil machines (as I did for 15 years), but with the sensitivity and techniques I developed in the last year or so of using Neuma. For the record I prefer light-weight aluminum machines. My favorite is the Orion from Next Generation. I have some great "Irons" too, but I get hand fatigue from them.
NEWS:
Keith
Hey everyone! Here are a few new tattoos from the last few weeks (see below). The first sessions were done with Neuma, but I finished them with coil machines (Next Generation Orion to be specific). It was great to use coils again.
Right away I noticed how fast I could work vs Neumas. I am hoping the Hybrid's new cam design will reduce the drag of the Neuma (I hear it does), because this is the main cause of the slow down. Comfort wise...coils still suck. LOL! So clunky and awkward...It is a trade off for speed in some cases though...
I will say this, Neuma did change the way I tattoo and think. I found myself running my coils in a way that duplicated the feel of my Neumas. Once I found that Neuma-ish sweet spot It was no problem to do all the effects and techniques I have come to expect from Neuma. Again the difference ws less drag and more speed.
Conclusion...I still see myself tattooing with Neuma (especially if the Hybrid addresses all the issues it is supposed to), because the comfort and ergonomics are simply the best. I also see myself using coil machines (as I did for 15 years), but with the sensitivity and techniques I developed in the last year or so of using Neuma. For the record I prefer light-weight aluminum machines. My favorite is the Orion from Next Generation. I have some great "Irons" too, but I get hand fatigue from them.
NEWS:
- I am giving my seminar in Miami @ Visionary Expo.
- Also look for my first DVD release later this year.
- Lastly, I will be holding a tattoo artists' "Summer Boot Camp" two day seminar that will go beyond the "Keep it Real" seminar and deal with all styles of tattooing, portfolio review, basic painting techniques in oil & acrylic, photography, basic photoshop skills, machine tuning and care, tattoo workflow...a soup to nuts two day adventure. Seating will be limited to 20. Date and price TBA
Keith
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Skate Decks for 2008 No Comply...
Did some "wraps" of my tiki art. Sorry again for the iPhone pics....
Got me a new Tattoo!
Got this Bad Ass Dino tattoo from Jamie @ Top SHelf in NY!
Thanks Bro!
Sorry about the crappy iPhone pics...
Thanks Bro!
Sorry about the crappy iPhone pics...
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Kustom Kulture Gallery NY Opening Second Studio
***Kustom Kulture Gallery NY Opening Second Studio***
That's right, and we are looking for artists and guest artists for late 08, 09 and beyond. Please send a few pictures of your best tattoo work as well as a few pictures of any other mediums you work in. We attend major conventions during the year and have a good relationship with tattoo media and publications.
The ideal person for this job is someone who has taken their tattooing as far as it can go in the shop they work in, and is looking to work in a studio with artists who encourage each other to grow, and push their limits in tattooing and other mediums.
I can to help artists willing to re-locate to NY.
Serious professional artists only. If you suck, please don't email me until you get WAY better...LOL!
Thanks,
Keith Ciaramello
Email info@kustomkulturegallery.com or call 516 623 5665
Katie will take all your info
That's right, and we are looking for artists and guest artists for late 08, 09 and beyond. Please send a few pictures of your best tattoo work as well as a few pictures of any other mediums you work in. We attend major conventions during the year and have a good relationship with tattoo media and publications.
The ideal person for this job is someone who has taken their tattooing as far as it can go in the shop they work in, and is looking to work in a studio with artists who encourage each other to grow, and push their limits in tattooing and other mediums.
I can to help artists willing to re-locate to NY.
Serious professional artists only. If you suck, please don't email me until you get WAY better...LOL!
Thanks,
Keith Ciaramello
Email info@kustomkulturegallery.com or call 516 623 5665
Katie will take all your info
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
NEW ONLINE SKETCHKULT COMMUNITY!!!
NEW KUSTOM KULTURE GALLERY SKETCHKULT COMMUNITY!!!
Go join the all new Kustom Kulture Gallery and tattoo online community at http://sketchkult.ning.com/!
Video, Photos, Blogs, Forums, Friends...More powerful site!!! Join now FREE!!!
sketchkult.com may be a thing of the past!!!
Thanks for all your support!
Keith Ciaramello
Go join the all new Kustom Kulture Gallery and tattoo online community at http://sketchkult.ning.com/!
Video, Photos, Blogs, Forums, Friends...More powerful site!!! Join now FREE!!!
sketchkult.com may be a thing of the past!!!
Thanks for all your support!
Keith Ciaramello
Hello Madrid!
Some new friends from Spain! Next time I feel like taking an 8 hour plane trip I'll have to go visit them!
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Award winning artist? LOL!
Got a first place large male color and a third place medium female color in New Hampshire. So, do I write "award winning artist" next to my name now??? LOL! Feels good to win though. Thanks!
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