So we landed in Milan Thursday evening and it was snowing……. Its really cool but we were just thinking that hopefully it doesn’t affect the attendance at the convention. Later on we met up with some friends and had an amazing Italian meal! Followed by a great time having a few……… A lot of drinks with some of the other artists at the convention hotel bar.
On friday before going to the convention we went into the city and checked out the Duomo…….. WOW! Seeing this place in person just blew my mind. I’ll be posting up detailed pictures later.
The first day of the convention was a success. The attendance was great! The artists working at this event are ridiculously good. I got a chance to tattoo a geisha on a girl named Sara. The drawing was done by her dad who is a tattoo artist out here in Milan. After tattooing the geisha I ended up tattooing a freehand skull on her parents which was split in two so it can be complete when they match up their arms.
Well it’s Saturday now and I’m off to the convention.
Stay tuned……
Eric.
New Video: Raul Gonzalez- “Do it For the Babies”
Check out the latest video by Daniel Ahn featuring artist Raul Gonzalez. The video also includes footage from a shoot done with Nspired1 artist Eric Gonzalez.
Raul Gonzalez – Do It For The Babies from Daniel Ahn on Vimeo.
Milano Tattoo Convention & “Bound by Ink” Magazine
Nspired1 artists Eric Gonzalez and Chuey Quintanar will be traveling to Italy to participate in the Milano Tattoo Convention held from February 10 – 12. For appointment inquiries please email: appointments@nspired1.com
The latest issue of “Bound by Ink” Magazine features a full page ad for Sullen Clothing’s special edition Chuey Quintanar shirts along with photos of a hand piece by Eric Gonzalez completed at the London Tattoo Convention last year.
Jeffrey Figueroa Piece – SOLD.
On Thursday Feb. 2nd, Kat Von D was spotted leaving “The Congregation of the Forgotten Saints” in Melrose with a custom made Jeffrey Figueroa coffee table.

Below are some images of the table as a work in progress and completed when featured at Musink 2011. The table has been a crowd favorite and we’d like to congratulate Kat on this her new purchase.
2012 – Musink, New Clothing, Frankfurt Germany and more!
2012 has gotten off to a fast start at Nspired1. Here’s the latest from the our camp:
CLOTHING
New styles and products are being designed and will be ready for Spring/Summer seasons. The online store is going through some revamping and will be updated with special sales and pricing in the coming weeks.
TATTOO
Nspired1 is proud to announce that it will host a booth at Musink- Music and Tattoo Festival on March 2-4. In addition to the tattoo booth, We will have new clothing items & art pieces on display. A special raffle will be taking place. We’ll have more details as the date nears. Here’s a sample of some of the latest tattoo pieces by Eric Gonzalez.
- Thigh/Leg Tattoo
- The Catalyst Butcher
ART
After Musink, Nspired1 will be traveling across the globe to participate in a tattoo & art convention in Frankfurt Germany from March 30 – April 2. Resident artist Jeffrey Figueroa (above) is preparing some custom art pieces for a “Dia de los Muertos” art show to take place in Germany.
Art show this weekend!
Packed up!
Amsterdam Tattoo Museum
Amsterdam Tattoo Museum
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I am extremely excited and honoured to announce that I have been given the opportunity to be a guest artist tattooing at the opening of the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum November 5th 2011.
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