Blog — Jeff Johnson

January 15, 2015

Memoir Tattoo in Los Angeles and Lucid 27 in Ventura County

Happy New Year! It has been a veeeerryyy long time since I have posted a News update, so here it goes! I am now tattooing in 2 locations- For all my Los Angeles clients I am currently tattooing at Mem...

July 25, 2014

Seattle Tattoo Convention

I will be attending the Seattle Tattoo Convention August 15-16-17. I will be tattooing and also have prints for sale.Email for appointment info- johnsonjeff@mac.com

April 16, 2014

Rolling Along.....

Its been a while since Ive checked in and updated the site. Theres some new tattoos and some new paintings for your viewing pleasure in the galleries and life is good. I have prints of the new paintin...

January 18, 2014

Star Of Texas Tattoo Revival

Things have been great with the move to Memoir. I couldnt ask for a more inspiring group of artists to work with. I have updated the tattoo gallery and will be updating the painting gallery on the sit...

November 13, 2013

Now Taking Appointments at Memoir Tattoo Los Angeles

After a long year of travel, guest spots, and conventions I am finally back in Southern California for a while. I am extremely happy to announce I am now taking appointments in Los Angeles at Memoir T...

July 18, 2013

Hell City Tattoo Fest Phoenix!!!!

I am vey happy to announce I will be attending and tattooing at the Hell City Tattoo Fest in Phoenix Arizona from August 23rd till August 25th. The Hell City Conventions are always a great time. Hell ...

July 9, 2013

New York Tattooing Update

Just a quick update I have added afew days to my Trip to New York in August. August 4-5-6 I will be tattooing at Eastside Ink in New York City, and from August 7-10 I will be tattooing at Graceland Ta...

June 25, 2013

6/25/13

Its been a long time since I ahve updated,so theres a whole mess of new tattoos and art to look at in the gallerys. I had a blast during my last travels. Ink and Dagger Tattoo in Decatur Georgia was a...

March 25, 2013

Home from Mexico Next Travels Include Decatur ATL. Orlando Fl. and San Juan PR

Im home from a much needed vacation to beautiful Mexico. The trip was amazing, fishing, horseback riding,and just gerally relaxing. Now Im home and back to work. I made a couple tattoos that were extr...

March 8, 2013

Mexico!

As of March 9th I will be in Mexico until March 18th. If your emailing for a tattoo this is just a heads up I will answer all emails when I get home on the 20-21st. Thank you!

March 1, 2013

Back in Los Angeles Mexico Next Then Georgia

I thought I'd check in and let everyonr know what I've been up to and will be up to since I haven't updated this area of the site for quite some time. The Best In The Midwest convention was a blast. I...

January 18, 2013

Januarys Update

Well here we are again, another new year. I hope everyones holidays were great, I know mine were. So far 2013 has been great I have been stayin busy with some really cool tattoo here in southern CAlif...

December 5, 2012

David Mann Chopperfest

I will be selling prints and taking painting commisions at the David Mann Chopperfest thisSunday Dec. 9th in Ventura California. Tis bike show is always a fun one with a bunch of custom choppers some ...

November 27, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays everyone !! I have finally been home for a couple months and things are going great. I am currentley working privately in the Sanfernando/ Simi Valley area. I have been stayim]ng extrem...

October 23, 2012

Home For a While then BAck to Santa Cruz

Its been quite a bit since Ive updated this blog section. Since my last trip to Europe Ive been staying in the states for a while tattooing a bunch, and traveling the west coast. I got to spend 4 days...

October 2, 2012

Corsica Sardina and Italian Coast

After New York my good friend NAte Kostechko and I headed to Italy for some rest and relaxation aboard the Altair for a few weeks. Along with Nates girlfriend Arielle we sailed the Itailan coast line ...

August 16, 2012

New York And Beyond...

My summer trip has been going great. I started out flying into New York to hang out with my good friend and fellow tattooer Nathan Kostechko. He introduced me to a great bunch of guys that are extemel...

August 8, 2012

Off To New York

Its time for me to get back on the road! Im very Excited to say Ill be guest spotting at Graceland Tattoo in Wappingers Falls, New York August 14th and 15th. Ima also very excited that I will be guest...

August 8, 2012

Off To New York

July 22, 2012

New York Guest Spots

Last night i went to Sullen Art Collectives "Art Driven" show in Orange County. The show was awesome. There was alot of really great art there and TONS of people hanging out. after the show we went to...

July 20, 2012

Sullen Art Driven Show July 21st

I very honored to have a painting in Sullens latest art show Art driven. I dropped off my piece today and was in awe at the artwork I saw that will be on display. There will be art from all walks of t...

July 11, 2012

Second Skin Group Show Saturday!!

I am very pleased and very honored to have one of my paintings featured in "Second Skin", a group show curated by Chet Zar. This show opens Saturday July 14th from 8pmto 11:30pm at Copro Gallery. Copr...

July 8, 2012

New Happenings

So life has been great since I left MD. I have been staying very busy with tattooing and a few commisioned paintings. I have posted a few new in progress tattoos of sleeves I have been working on in t...

June 25, 2012

Up Coming Guest Spots

My last day working at MD tattoo studio will be this friday June 29th. I just wanted to let everone know where Ill be fore the next couple months. During the month of July I iwll be guest spotting by ...

June 21, 2012

On To The Next Step

After a wonderful 4 year stint, as of June 29th, I will no longer be tattooing at MD Tattoo Studio. I would like to thank Mike and Serena Devries for being great people to work for and for becoming gr...

June 16, 2012

New Prints!

I now have prints of the painting "Skull Study 3" and "Skull and Vajra" available for purchase through the store section here on jjtattoos.com. The prints are $30.00 shipping included, (domestic)

June 13, 2012

Done With Ink n Iron Back at the Shop

Ink n Iron Has came and went and let me tell ya it was a blast! The tattoo talent there was second to none, and inspiration was every few steps you took. The cars were amazing and the bands all killed...

May 30, 2012

Summer Time!

Summer seems to be right around the corner,with temperatures rising and longer days. I have been really busy at the shop and stratinfg a bunch of cool new projects. AI sttill have one day open at Ink ...

May 23, 2012

Getting Ready for Ink n Iron

Lifes been a non stop whirlwind or drawing and tattoos since I got home from Ausrtralia. Ive been extemely busy at the shop and started a few new large scale projects Im haveing alot of fun with. I st...

May 13, 2012

BAck Home and Tattooing

Ive finally had a chance to get back in the groove since getting home from Australia and Ive been tattooing like crazy. I still have a few appointments left in MAy but the month is pretty much full. A...

May 7, 2012

Ink-N- Iron Tattoo Convention Long Beach CA.

Its that time of year again for the Ink-N- Iron Tattoo convention aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach California. Ink-N-Iron takes place June 8-9-and 10th this year and will be a great show. They have...

May 3, 2012

Leaving Australia Tomorrow

My Australian adventure has finally come to an end. I had a blast and would really like to thank Fabz and Tim Ebbels for taking such good care of me while on the Gold coast tattooing. I am not looking...

April 29, 2012

All done with Rites of Passage and back to Gold Coast

Rites of Passage was an epic show. I haven't met so many new and awesome artists and friends in avery long time. Much thanks to Claire Reed for organizing a great show and thanks for the good times to...

April 25, 2012

Rites of Passage Tattoo Convention- Melbourne

After an amazing week of tattooing, partying,and sight seeing on the Gold coast with Fabs and Tim Ebbels of Borderline Tattoo,Ive just landed in Melbourne Australia for the Rites of Passage tattoo con...

April 19, 2012

Australia!!

Well after a fourteen hour flight and an hour car ride Ive finally reached The Gold Coast of Australia. I have availability here on the Gold Coast from April 21st, 24th And 25th at Borderline tattoo i...

March 31, 2012

Rites Of Passage Tattoo and Arts Festival

I know Its a bit last minute, But I just found out I will be working the Rites of Passage Tattoo and Arts Festival In Melbourne Australia April 27th-29th. I will also be tattooing in the Gold Coast ar...

January 4, 2012

2012

Well, 2012 is now upon us. I would like to thank all my clients for making 2011 an amazing year. I got to do some really fun tattoos and meet some really cool people along the way. I travelled more in...

October 25, 2011

Stayin Busy!

Just a quick check in this time. I am taking a break on conventions until the first of the year. I will be working at the shop (MD Tattoo Studio) like normal. Anyone wishing to book an appointment ple...

October 11, 2011

New Site and a Bunch of New Pics!

I am really excited to have launched the redesigned version of this site!! Gabe, Brian and Tim at http://tattoonow.com/ did a great job. The new site features the same art and tattoo galleries as well...

September 23, 2011

Home From Paradise!

The Paradise Tattoo Gathering was a success like usual. With amazing art ,tattoos ,and seminars with some of the best artists there is you cant really go wrong. After Paradise I went to Cleveland to d...

September 6, 2011

Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Its almost time once again for the Paradise Tattoo Gathering. This show has been one of my favorites since it started a few years back. It draws great artists and tons of great seminars not only for t...

August 15, 2011

Hell C ity and Paradise Tattoo Gathering

Ive been staying really busy since Ive been home from my last travels. Now its time to travel for work again. August 26th-28th I will be at Hell City Phoenix. I still have time saturday and sunday the...

August 10, 2011

A Bunch Of New Experience

So out of the blue, three weeks ago I got a text message from my good friend Nathan Kostechko telling me to get on the first plane I could to Athens, Greece, to go sailing the Greek Isles with him and...

July 11, 2011

Workin Away!

Just a quick check in this time- Ink and Iron was great! I will be tattooing at the shop for the rest of the summer feel free to email me for appointment info. My next convention will be The paradise ...

May 26, 2011

Ink and Irons Up Next!

Ink n Iron is finally right around the corner. I really look forward to this show every year, for one its right at home here in southern California, and another reason is there is always a great lineu...