Jason Clay Dunn

People really do Win Tattoos from Jason Dunn!

Yesterday we scheduled the first two winners in the "Tattoo Stimulus whatever the hell you wanna call it deal"  Franny, at the distinquished age of 61 was the first in line and ordered up a severed geisha vampire head.  Does it get any cooler than that!  She went straight for the forearm with this one and now that she's arm deep in ink we are planning a full sleeve. 

See, that answers that time old question of "What about when I'm older and a grandma?"  Me and my new dear friend Franny say, who gives a sh*t!  By then we may all be in diapers and at least we'll look like we can kick your butt!  Franny Rocks!  And as you can tell by her picture, she sure is a friendly gal!

Winner Winner Lobster Dinner!  Next in Line was George a father of 2 and plumber from Lake Elsinor.  This dude already had a big ass skull on the top of his arm and when he came in he was easy going and said "Jason, Draw whatever you want!" 

George stuck out his forearm and I proceeded to freehand sketch out a skull face with jester marks carved in the eye sockets.  Three hours of tattoo time later and we had a bad ass black and grey skull with all the trimmings. Again, I think we might be planning a black and grey sleeve for him as well!  Thanks George. 

See boys and girls, people really do win at www.jasonclaydunn.com and I can't wait to hit up the other 3 winners! Who doesn't love Free Ink Right? So make sure all your friends sign up to my VIP Mailing List to stay updated.

JCD

New Trippy Skull Tattoo

This was a fun tattoo I worked on last night. My good friend John got this on the inside of his arm and took it like a champ! I still want to go in there and tighten up the tattoo and saturate the color a little more. This is a part of a half sleeve that I designed for John and I am really happy with the progress we have made.

It is always fun hanging out with John and his wife Tammy, they are a riot and I am so glad to be tattooing them! So as always, leave me some comments on what you guys think of this trippy skull tattoo. And be sure to sign up to the mailing list so that you can be a part of all of the contests and deals I have throughout the year.

JCD

New Sparrow Rose Tattoo

Today I finally got started on a good friend of mine's tattoo.  Jeff, President of Adult Novelty Website www.racheldreams.com wanted a sparrow rose tattoo on his chest.  He gave me total artistic freedom with the design so I decided to do this in a realistic manner.  We are both happy with the work this far and I look forward to finishing it real soon. 

I believe we might put a similar image mirrored on the opposite side and develop some sort of crown to top it off.  I guess you could say, this is old school imagery with a modern painterly twist.  Stay tuned and if you are in the market for some good high quality adult products that are shipped privately and quickly, please check out his website and tell um I sent you.  Here is the link one more time.  www.racheldreams.com

As always, I would like to know your thoughts on the piece so feel free to write me a comment. 

JCD

And the Winners Are....

If you are signed up to my VIP mailing list then you already received the "Tattoo Recovery and Stimulus Program" offer this weekend. For those of you who don't know, the Tattoo Recovery and Stimulus Program, was a contest to receive 3 hours of tattoo time from me for only $100. This was a $350 value that I wanted to give 5 participants the opportunity to receive! I have chosen the lucky 5 winners and they are:

• Franny
• George
• Joey
• Rachael
• Julio

I have sent the winners an email and I expect to hear from them no later then Tuesday 3/10/2009 to schedule their tattoo. If for whatever reason one of these contestants doesn't claim their winnings, then I will continue to pick from the many who entered the contest. So, keep checking back here to know if you still have a shot! Make sure that you and your friends are signed up to my mailing list to stay updated on all of my deals, contests, and news!

JCD

Why Tattoo Art Consultations are Important

Why Tattoo Art Consultations are Important

A tattoo art consultation is important to our process because it gives the client a chance to communicate their ideas and a chance to build a tattoo artist/client relationship. Now let me first clarify that not every tattoo that you get will need an art consultation however, there are several that do such as, larger tattoos i.e., backpieces, sleeves, etc. and cover-ups. This is your opportunity to interview your artist, ask lots of questions and ask to see portfolios.

What Happens at the Art Consultation?

At the tattoo art consultation you get the opportunity to explain your tattoo ideas. You can do this several ways:

• bring in reference material
• pictures of other tattoos you admire
• any artwork
• anything to help get your point across

You must understand that I will never reproduce another tattoo artist's work but, I can use the material to gain an idea of the look you are trying to achieve.

Placement and Size

You want your tattoo to be placed in the most flattering position and area on your body. Size is also a big factor in your tattoo decision because it can really make or break your tattoo. I just want you to keep in mind that you may want to expand in the future and I don't want the size or placement of your tattoo effect your future plans.

Deposits and Fees

Finally, at the end of the tattoo consultation I ask for a deposit and in some cases an art fee. The deposit guarantees your seriousness of the project and your tattoo appointment. Your deposit goes towards the first hour of your tattoo time while art fees are an additional charge. Art fees apply to large custom drawings which sometimes can take 20+hrs of research and drawing time on my part.

If you do not give me at least 48hrs notice for appointment cancellation, I reserve the right to keep your deposit. (I am sure you can understand that I don't want to get stuck with a day of no work and no one to fill your spot. I lose income.) Of course, if you do give me ample notice I will gladly reschedule you and your deposit continues to go towards the first hour of your tattoo.

If you want more detailed information on how to get the "Perfect Tattoo" I would suggest checking out the article provided by Off The Map Tattoo Studio. This article has extensive information about the tattoo process and is written by very well known and respect tattoo artists in the industry. You can read the article here.

I hope that this gives some light on the subject of art consultations. I want to ensure that you get high quality tattoo work that you will never regret. Please let me know your thoughts on the subject and how I can make the process better for you. Thanks!