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If any of you motorcycle riders in the lower mainland are looking to support a good cause and go on a nice ride, check out the Bikers for Burns event held on Aug 29. All proceeds raised go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. You also just might win a gift certificate for tattoo time! Check out their event for more details.
L.A.T. says farewell to Kylie Gibson
After 7 lovely years at Liquid Amber Tattoo, Kylie is moving on and out of Vancouver to Victoria, B.C. Stay tuned for Kylie's returning guest spots in the future, and in the meantime, we wish her all the best!
You can follow Kylie to see what shop she ends up at through her instagram: @kyliegibsontattoos
Did you know Milo also teaches Salsa dancing?
All of our artists are talented in multiple facets, but did you know that our lovely Milo is also a dance instructor? Next Wednesday he is co-teaching a Queer & Same-sex salsa class...for free! Check it out:
Now open on Mondays!
Starting March 1 we will be open on Mondays, this means we are open 7 days a week!
Tattoos. All day, everyday!
Welcome back, Milo!
Remember when Milo was here for a guest spot in November and December? Well, he liked it so much here that he is moving to Vancouver and going to be a resident LAT artist! Milo fit in so well with the LAT crew, we are thrilled to have him back. Feb 14 is his first day back in the shop. Happy Valentines Day to us!
Live music, anyone?
Our shop manager, Jessie, plays bass in a blues rock band called Miss Quincy and The Showdown and we have tickets for their next show on Feb 6 at the beautiful Imperial. You can get tickets at the shop during regular business hours for $18, or they are $23 at the door. Hope to see you at the show-down! :)
More info on the show can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1512052462396317/
Well thanks, Gastown Gazette!
The new and beautiful Gastown Gazette has named us as best tattoo studio! Check out this beautifully designed magazine that has really intriguing content to match. This is their first issue and we are honoured to be their favourite :)
On Feb 14 Milo is back...this time not just as a guest artist!
Milo joined us as a guest artist from Toronto in November/Decemeber of 2014 and liked it so much here that he is moving to Vancouver to join the L.A.T. family as a full-time artist! We are thrilled to have Milo back; his incredible talent and open-minded, gentle nature fits in perfectly with the dynamic of our shop. Welcome back, Milo!
Holiday Hours, 2014
This year we will be closing on Dec 24, 25, 26 and Jan 1.
Happy Holidays everyone!
L.A.T welcomes our newest artist, Shannon O'Shea!
We're thrilled to announce a new addition to the Liquid Amber family! Shannon O'Shea is a well-versed artist with a unique illustrative style that showcases fine detail and precise line-work. While she continues her secondary education at Emily Carr University of Art and Design she will be tattooing part time at L.A.T. until she graduates in April 2015 and joins us full-time. Check out her portfolio and give us a call to book your next tattoo with Shannon.
Sunday, Dec 7, 2014
PLEASE NOTE: On Sunday Dec 7 the shop will be closed for businness due to our 2nd Annual Art Show Fundraiser happeneding from 3-9pm. Please join us for a day of art, auctions, raffles and drinks!
Business hours will resume as usual on Tuesday, Dec 9.
2nd Annual Art Show Fundraiser!
This year's art show fundraiser is for North Shore Rescue, a volunteer search and rescue team in Vancouver. We have amazing local businesses donating goods and services to our silent auction and 7 local artists displaying original pieces of work. Along with raffle and door prizes, we'll have new merchandise designed by L.A.T artists and all sorts of fun things to check out. We hope you can come join us for the fun!
Portraits of the kids, for the kids...
Liquid Amber artist, Crystal Osaurus, is donating her drawing skills to B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation this holiday season. For more information please contact prettyinkslinger@gmail.com. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to BCCHF!
Guest artist Nov 11- Dec 6, Milo Marcelo...
Joining us from Toronto we have Milo Marcelo doing a guest spot between Nov 11 - Dec 6. Milo specializes in realistic black and grey as well as soft watercolour pieces. Check out his portfolio and get in touch if you'd like to book in with Milo while he is here.
Liquid Amber Tattoo Art Show Fundraiser
Along with marking people with art… we like to give back to the community.
Each year, we hold an Annual Art Show Fundraiser and donate the proceeds to a local charity. Charities are chosen by a lottery system. Our employees and clients will suggest nominations. Then we put them in a hat and… voila! We are proud to announce this years charity is: North Shore Rescue. NSR is a Mountain Search and Rescue Team based in Vancouver. (http://www.northshorerescue.com)
Last years charity info:
With the help of the following local businesses we raised $1200 for OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society. (http://www.owlcanada.org)
Annette Bailey Yoga
Artina Jewellery
Blarney Stone
Devil May Wear
Guilt & Co.
Kimprints
Lily Mae’s
Tantrum Clothing
This years Art Show Fundraiser info:
We’re still looking for contributions to in the form of goods, services, gift certificates, pretty much whatever. In return we will advertise your business on all of our social media platforms, press releases and posters.
CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS, SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS, AND CHARITY SUGGESTIONS:
Due to the success of our last art show in June of 2013 that raised $1200 for O.W.L (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society, we have decided to pair with another local charity and even more local artists to host another community art show this year.
What we are looking for:
- Local artists (Vancouver/Lower Mainland) to submit 1-10 pieces (depending on size). Your art can be for sale or not, whichever you prefer, and if you would like to donate a portion to charity that is up to you. Deadline for artist submissions is Nov 9, 2014. Please provide a link or photos of pieces you would like to submit including size dimensions.
- Local businesses to join forces with us and help create another successful event by donating goods or services to our silent auction (all proceeds will go to the charity, tbd soon). We will advertise your business in assosiation with the event online and in print.
- Clients, friends, family, and fans to suggest local charities that you would like to see supported in this event.
If you fall into one or more of these 3 categories listed above, please email us at info@liquidambertattoo.com with your submission, suggestion or inquiries.
The art show will be held at our shop, located in Gastown (62 Powell St, Vancouver), on Sunday December 7, 2014.
Thanks for your interest!
Don’t forget to help us spread the word!
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The end of an era with Jenny Jarrett...
Last weekend was Jenny's last days here at L.A.T. After starting her tattoo career with us 9 years ago, she is now moving on to pursue other passions. To commemorate these years she had Kylie tattoo an L.A.T tattoo machine on her. We love you too Jenny and wish you all the best!
Original designs available on Aug 1 by our guest artist...
Our lovely guest artist, Michael, who has been with us for the last month is leaving us soon but has one more day to tattoo one of his orginal designs. If you might be interested to get one of these designs on Friday Aug 1 please call or email to book in!
Farewell Jenny...
The time has come that our good friend/artist, Jenny Jarrett, is retiring from her tattoo career to pursue other endeavours. Jenny has been an integral part of the Liquid Amber team and we've enjoyed many great memories over the last 9 years together.
For Jenny's existing clients that have pieces to finish, or need touch-ups, please make sure to contact us asap to get in with Jenny before she leaves at the end of summer.
Please note: Jenny will not be taking any new clients before she leaves (unless you are already booked in).
Thanks for all your hard work and amazing presence, Jenny! You will be greatly missed, but we wish you all the best in your future adventures!
Love,
The L.A.T. family