Hey now! If you’re in the Los Angeles area tomorrow night, you’re probably going to want to check this out:

This Saturday, June 27th, Canvas LA will be hosting the Los Angeles release party for Shige’s new self titled book. Although we had previously announced that Shige would be tattooing at the event, Shige has decided that he would rather honor the people who are supporting him with something far more personal and special. In honor of the event, Shige will be signing each of the purchased books with a small ORIGINAL PAINTING in the front cover. Here is a small taste of the work he’s done so far…

Each of the purchased books will be adorned with a small painting like you see above, so you dont want to miss out on your very own Shige original! We have sold a bunch of the 50 copies we have available, but we will be taking orders through Friday of this week. Whatever does not pre-sell will be available the night of the event, but we highly suggest getting your copy now to guarantee that you will be able to get your copy painted. The books are available here:

http://www.canvasla.com/webstore/index.php?product=P-3988&c=14

Ahoy-hoy, ModBloggers! Hope the weekend finds you well. Sorry for the late post today—Internet at the manor has been a real kick in the dick all day. Anyway! Here’s some fine portraiture work by Josh Reynolds from Cannibal Graphics in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. What can I say? I’m a sucker from Day of the Dead/pinup/Virgin Mary iconography. (Which we see all the time, believe me.)

Oh, and one more thing…

Hey, remember this past weekend, when we showed you some pictures from Canvas LA’s sexy swingers party, An Evening with Horiyoshi III? Well, there are plenty more fun photos where those came from! Like that one up there, with teevee star “Rachel from BME” hanging out with Benji Madden!

After the jump, Benji finds himself in a compromising position (!) and other goodies.

As previously pimped on this here weblog, Canvas Los Angeles is playing host to a living exhibit of tattoo work by the great Horiyoshi III. Well, last night was a pre-party, and it went off like a goddamned rocket. Check out some more photos after the jump, and if you’re in L.A., tonight’s event ought to be a hoot.

Hey there, Los Angeles-area tattoo community folks! Got anything going on this coming Saturday, April 25? Well, you do now. That night, from 8-11 p.m., Canvas Los Angeles will be hosting An Evening With Horiyoshi III, the largest-ever American exhibit of the Irezumi tattoo master’s work. On display will be 10 full body suits, 50 original paintings and the unveiling of the all-new Horiyoshi The Third clothing line, featuring original designs by Horiyoshi himself. And, while the artist will unfortunately be unable to attend, his son, Kazuyoshi, will be on the premises tattooing.

Canvas LA will try to accommodate as many people as possible, but due to the unique nature of the evening, tattoo artists are being given a first crack at RSVP slots. If interested in attending, please e-mail the gallery at info@canvasla.com.

From the fine folks at Canvas LA:

MARCH 7th, 2009 8-11 PM
“Fist Full Of Metal”
The Art of the Jean Jacket

Please join us on Saturday, March 7th as we bring you Joe Capobianco’s “Fist Full Of Metal.” This 52 piece collection showcases what’s possible when you give tattoo artists a chance to go back 20 years, when the Denim Jacket was all that mattered. Giving nod to a time when the parking lot was the only party, these hand paint jackets and vests are an offering to the Heavy Metal gods themselves.

This Saturday, February 28, 2009, Canvas LA will be opening its doors for a brand new art show featuring work from members of the MSK/AWR crew. The show will run from 8-11 p.m., with a preview showing from 6-8 p.m. E-mail info@canvasla.com for details. Hope to see you there!