tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29467708954807650842024-02-18T18:03:48.948-08:00Matt TruianoMatt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-14789869440015649752013-07-03T10:00:00.000-07:002013-07-03T10:00:08.195-07:00Haters gonna hateAbout a week ago a disgruntled former client had some words to say about my work. I tattooed his wife (god only knows how long ago) and apparently she was unhappy with the work. Instead of saying something at the time, or even coming back after the tattoo healed for a free touch up, she went to another artist and paid full price to get the tattoo "fixed". From what I understand, all it needed was minor work on some fallen out color and a thin outline. Pretty basic and routine thing. Touch ups are going to be needed, thats why they are free. Even the greatest tattoo artists need to touch up their work from time to time and there is absolutely no shame in that what so ever. However as the story goes, however long it has been since I tattooed the girl, could be months, could be years for all I remember, her husband decides to comment on a photo of a tattoo I posted and not only critique it, but say things like "you'll get there one day". Not only is he not a tattoo artist, but not even an artist or craftsman, he also has no idea that "getting there" is not something I need to be worrying about these days. And any one who has been waiting for their appointment to get tattooed by me for the past few months can agree with me. Someone who is doing "test ink" wont have a 3 month waiting list, be listed as featured artists at conventions around the country, be put in magazines, have interviews, and last but not least be sponsored by the best ink company in the industry who also asked me to do a video talking about their product. I have still have a long ways to go and am by no means perfect or the best. There are so many great artists out there who blow my work out of the water and I still have plenty of learning to do from them. Those are the guys I will gladly take a harsh critique from. Not some nobody who has no idea what he's talking about and has no place to saying anything.
All of this brings me to another point. Recently a friend of mine has had a hater do much worse than what my hater did to me. Another tattooer posted a lengthy rant about Travis Brown's work ethic and approach to tattooing. I've been following Travis' work for a while and he is nothing but a spectacular artist and craftsman. He's constantly traveling, doing new things and meeting new people to better himself. Kelly Miller, a Salt Lake City native, had a sour reaction when Travis won tattoo of the day at a SLC convention. Miller went on facebook to talk about how Travis isn't an artist because his award winning tattoo was stenciled on instead of freehanded with markers directly on the skin, along with other nonsense that couldnt be farther from the truth. I dont know Kelly Miller or his work other than the few things I saw on Facebook and my opinion is nothing other than Kelly Miller is a jealous tattooer because he's much older, probably has been tattooing as long as Travis has been alive, and Travis' work is more appealing and better. His work is cleaner, bolder, smoother and over all kick ass-ier. Travis if you are reading this, I love you and your work. I'm proud to say I know you and always look forward to seeing you amongst our travels.
If you want to read Kelly Miller's rant, you can see if here https://www.facebook.com/KellyMillerSLC?ref=ts&fref=tsMatt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-21620361124073387562012-01-19T07:06:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:11:16.727-08:002012<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXznYm98DRYc8RF5SkkXB2rDxQldzBoFWlwQmnrqMskFisc0HAz8hHfqHdZ604abNttiTohlq23zsVrmpnndN3DK1Y3xw7aaZikrzlxlg_wgLjmf1AeYZVDBG287wXpi_VNUFc9mjWLtw/s1600/IMG_0258.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXznYm98DRYc8RF5SkkXB2rDxQldzBoFWlwQmnrqMskFisc0HAz8hHfqHdZ604abNttiTohlq23zsVrmpnndN3DK1Y3xw7aaZikrzlxlg_wgLjmf1AeYZVDBG287wXpi_VNUFc9mjWLtw/s320/IMG_0258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699360919787602354" /></a><br />Haven't posted anything here in a real long time. Mainly because I'm not a blogger at hear. A lot of it has to do with instagram being a new blogging instrument at my fingertips. I mainly post photos on here and instragram gets them first. But not this time. I finally made myself a hard cover portfolio. I was unsure about doing this for a while because I tend to swap out photos regularly out of my album. I figured now was a good time to gather some of my favorite tattoos I completed last year and throw them into a final portfolio. I plan to do this every year. Or maybe every 6 months depending on how much work I get that I actually like.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-89678876195207887832011-11-12T06:18:00.000-08:002011-11-12T06:31:32.249-08:00New website a coming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTr__z9phO46HuqdBcoYJpqQBozKwaa1W_5teqJllY_Tm0LClZY06h53zd2-Qm0-eEuc_02Kss5j_rK2MOaM3WhmLKWDttDmZz8-MTjpH7DilBamDMAS9BOd_jSrN_PkAsIWWJ5mxQ-I/s1600/shapemen+colo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTr__z9phO46HuqdBcoYJpqQBozKwaa1W_5teqJllY_Tm0LClZY06h53zd2-Qm0-eEuc_02Kss5j_rK2MOaM3WhmLKWDttDmZz8-MTjpH7DilBamDMAS9BOd_jSrN_PkAsIWWJ5mxQ-I/s320/shapemen+colo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674114737752224242" /></a><br />A good friend of mine, Marcus Lewis of Variety Studios and VSMarcusLewis is making me a new website. Its going to be much simpler to navigate a whole lot nicer to look at. The link will still be www.matttruiano.com. Hopefully my email will stay the same as well. Until Then I'll be working with Maddy Black from Absolute Blackout in designing some new tshirts. Heres a rough of the party shirts.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-34951255594835918152011-10-20T08:48:00.001-07:002011-10-20T08:48:23.693-07:00<a target="blank" style="text-decoration: none; text-align: center; color: #000;" href="http://www.4over4.com"><img src="http://blog-sponsorship.4over4.com/images/button-blue.jpg" alt="4over4.com is an ONLINE PRINTING SERVICE specializing in postcards, business cards, brochures, posters, greeting cards, booklets, letterheads, envelopes, rack cards, bookmarks, labels and stickers, vinyl banners, canvas prints, and all your other PRINTING needs regardless of your profession." /><br /><b style="font-size: 11px;">The Online Printing Authority</b></a>Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-73678761771433732552011-10-09T07:33:00.000-07:002011-10-09T07:57:37.755-07:00News and updates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUlngzrhDp7NMSaBJdalzX03DRRToTuA83MxpTzqKtdjMBqIQV1qD2QsR5RZ1pFc85_IL2E1qYYWdHFp0jaJmiyvDW0qgiM-LvsyT0d7Gy-nS9YMkb2yxdYVMSM7RvZdPcooUqlMs9vs/s1600/IMG_5686.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUlngzrhDp7NMSaBJdalzX03DRRToTuA83MxpTzqKtdjMBqIQV1qD2QsR5RZ1pFc85_IL2E1qYYWdHFp0jaJmiyvDW0qgiM-LvsyT0d7Gy-nS9YMkb2yxdYVMSM7RvZdPcooUqlMs9vs/s320/IMG_5686.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661506571643398738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp20_OvofcPc__JZGMAPTc35XQgchhrz5B-GClHdRDcjptrsX_ZkQnC5zz3-ZLtVQoA6iPLhxFTyqS2m3m45G9MktBOVQ6-ZUiSHO_XgYwGq0oJjpZFjyG7Fjgb8VTCI2xEVaS7uq3Vw0/s1600/IMG_5676.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp20_OvofcPc__JZGMAPTc35XQgchhrz5B-GClHdRDcjptrsX_ZkQnC5zz3-ZLtVQoA6iPLhxFTyqS2m3m45G9MktBOVQ6-ZUiSHO_XgYwGq0oJjpZFjyG7Fjgb8VTCI2xEVaS7uq3Vw0/s320/IMG_5676.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661506571884465890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5-YJKQnZHPA7xVBqBmyvAwZ1X0kStmFiJ6gTUrlgeQ3EMJmmXDK3_jKDd89AVFNqJ7evs9T6o5McuoqZpY9-FuxN3dS-JzlLtJn-8qFhJQGjD3rCSHO-fHWZ2yAbnJ0UAxoea71GMWU/s1600/IMG_5669.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5-YJKQnZHPA7xVBqBmyvAwZ1X0kStmFiJ6gTUrlgeQ3EMJmmXDK3_jKDd89AVFNqJ7evs9T6o5McuoqZpY9-FuxN3dS-JzlLtJn-8qFhJQGjD3rCSHO-fHWZ2yAbnJ0UAxoea71GMWU/s320/IMG_5669.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661506570929531954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8m8U6WlyBesIfgjlJuMlCReG-CUc1J9t1SCcn-2uXlnkYU4Hbyb7g_bV_C0CGt-MfIt4sn-8hf60k2Tk1SfUhFBkUGfyDvrjhY3wi2mrEUzv9b0ZPl7ONQVVcM3vm3Anl3w2H4MNmSrk/s1600/IMG_5663.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8m8U6WlyBesIfgjlJuMlCReG-CUc1J9t1SCcn-2uXlnkYU4Hbyb7g_bV_C0CGt-MfIt4sn-8hf60k2Tk1SfUhFBkUGfyDvrjhY3wi2mrEUzv9b0ZPl7ONQVVcM3vm3Anl3w2H4MNmSrk/s320/IMG_5663.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661506562933119618" /></a><br />A few weekends ago I attended/worked at Inked Out New Jersey tattoo convention. I've worked conventions before, but this one brought a whole new level of satisfaction. Previous conventions were lesser known with tattooers of mediocre to subpar capabilities. Inked Out NJ was booth after booth of extremely talented artists and old timers who have been in the business since the 40's. I made a few new friends, and some good connections. Paul Gambino, editor of Skin And Ink Magazine, approached me before the doors opened and asked me to tattoo him as well as talked about putting me and my shop in the magazine. It was a great experience, but the beginning of hopefully greater experiences. Starting Jan 2012 I will be traveling a lot. Miami, DC, Philly, Mass, just to name a few. I'll keep updates on my travels. And if you are in the areas I'll be, send me an email at <a href="mailto:matt@matttruiano.com">matt@matttruiano.com </a>to book an appointment.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-44262920859794661102011-09-22T21:46:00.000-07:002011-09-22T21:48:50.119-07:00Inked Out NJ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbzZjN3sBtpHVdeJ_zpeWBpiMl0Ty7d85RgLbFte44VvftYRbpuLrV6AK4hGMeWkTyIohjzmDGd39k83vvhk1d1dFQMsiiIxxaAyDlTO61unSc6UsmFGNwcC2Bjr4_qx6sBXFyJ5GS9U/s1600/inked+out+zombie.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbzZjN3sBtpHVdeJ_zpeWBpiMl0Ty7d85RgLbFte44VvftYRbpuLrV6AK4hGMeWkTyIohjzmDGd39k83vvhk1d1dFQMsiiIxxaAyDlTO61unSc6UsmFGNwcC2Bjr4_qx6sBXFyJ5GS9U/s320/inked+out+zombie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655412467349323202" /></a><br />Sketch for Saturdays appointment at the Inked Out NJ convention this weekend.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-69250871551820755692011-09-20T15:22:00.001-07:002011-09-20T20:13:21.109-07:00Them Hippies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin52vCEBMKjGgqBD44baLoQKtVZ419EqFOxFCYQh2Mrd2VzgwwWoEGkE36uJ0lPeXkRRo6joltDvyQ26XTqea6TOpDrb4r85QR39kNB3KkNc-HM3Rhg91aRqqoA47bwFPJ59WMRGYldzw/s1600/hippie2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin52vCEBMKjGgqBD44baLoQKtVZ419EqFOxFCYQh2Mrd2VzgwwWoEGkE36uJ0lPeXkRRo6joltDvyQ26XTqea6TOpDrb4r85QR39kNB3KkNc-HM3Rhg91aRqqoA47bwFPJ59WMRGYldzw/s320/hippie2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654570877796242402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8-p-UBeOHNZEU9tUt2-gmd2CisSAMXC1X4wgpHa_2wrseYv3BSLBgbVnY5ziDtJYBD5v8u9yPTKfLEUtKwh9BSDn47JuH1MH9_S53L6TYr-WFqQweaUTFJOhtCzswwdF6H0wt-iA9uw/s1600/hipp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 196px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8-p-UBeOHNZEU9tUt2-gmd2CisSAMXC1X4wgpHa_2wrseYv3BSLBgbVnY5ziDtJYBD5v8u9yPTKfLEUtKwh9BSDn47JuH1MH9_S53L6TYr-WFqQweaUTFJOhtCzswwdF6H0wt-iA9uw/s320/hipp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654570876621048178" /></a>Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-493629621898918332011-08-15T21:00:00.000-07:002011-08-15T21:05:55.245-07:00Some more sketches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HFosOVC0CZN5yobgnfPAoDFbUB6FskpjU4cRbWW-0P752gBTdVOuHgx4L7EuMN2fPsYd2Olco95WmFrSJnYQFnfbvQs0fGf1RH1ln8stlbbf7aQMQgTfxk3L0l4KVm4WhtnWv_-tzwY/s1600/crying+praying.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HFosOVC0CZN5yobgnfPAoDFbUB6FskpjU4cRbWW-0P752gBTdVOuHgx4L7EuMN2fPsYd2Olco95WmFrSJnYQFnfbvQs0fGf1RH1ln8stlbbf7aQMQgTfxk3L0l4KVm4WhtnWv_-tzwY/s320/crying+praying.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641300129562091666" /></a>
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<br />I will begin to tattoo the robot girl with bio arm tomorrow on a good friend and client. The nail bitter girl is reserved for my boss. The other two are up for grabs for anyone who would like them tattooed by me. Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-38816397817558474822011-08-07T21:40:00.001-07:002011-08-07T21:40:54.749-07:00SPonsor<a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/pinup/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">pinup paintings</a>Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-75964057194580802292011-06-30T21:31:00.000-07:002011-06-30T21:32:34.018-07:00in progress preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzJZ6aiNIwMBUkTcdQHTf4b4KOE1q_P985h6ihNjF73hX96WNs7KpGNJpEbQ5eiF7eCV3YepizdaM8caeNiU7SNw7PeREchKpevJ76WQdd7Jg24TuoV5O3Yz5G7G1hRUkSlDOvQxfffs/s1600/salar+preview.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzJZ6aiNIwMBUkTcdQHTf4b4KOE1q_P985h6ihNjF73hX96WNs7KpGNJpEbQ5eiF7eCV3YepizdaM8caeNiU7SNw7PeREchKpevJ76WQdd7Jg24TuoV5O3Yz5G7G1hRUkSlDOvQxfffs/s320/salar+preview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624237128472178130" /></a><br />I'm coming to an end to my bio back piece on Salar. Heres a thumbnail preview.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-14533198811948548662011-06-15T15:58:00.000-07:002011-06-15T16:03:55.870-07:00Some recent covers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNgeOo_rokMiWRTGGLOlLE3HO3uKHZ6UN6OKpcuHti7huDwNg80UdjiKGux-T3TM2frU5uMiE9lJeGSdciVcq4P9Kx5v8G_Otxh8cIWXsROc-wKJvxO8RQecJMXhPwI7_no8WHYKc4gk/s1600/demon_200x300_dpi72.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaNgeOo_rokMiWRTGGLOlLE3HO3uKHZ6UN6OKpcuHti7huDwNg80UdjiKGux-T3TM2frU5uMiE9lJeGSdciVcq4P9Kx5v8G_Otxh8cIWXsROc-wKJvxO8RQecJMXhPwI7_no8WHYKc4gk/s320/demon_200x300_dpi72.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618586147450739298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05TcSIaWniKhrSsO_5MHYCvwmTrhA_E95Q25_vzRXUtGfkWMmFiFe19zqALbTcZXWzp48ENe9DFlRY3_zagbDIQpiG7H6orIhSijN3uccsA4FH7g7kMStJoT6_TCZOfM_VymFnPNqswo/s1600/Cider+Mill+Vamps_72dpi_400x600.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05TcSIaWniKhrSsO_5MHYCvwmTrhA_E95Q25_vzRXUtGfkWMmFiFe19zqALbTcZXWzp48ENe9DFlRY3_zagbDIQpiG7H6orIhSijN3uccsA4FH7g7kMStJoT6_TCZOfM_VymFnPNqswo/s320/Cider+Mill+Vamps_72dpi_400x600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618586149051396802" /></a><br />I've been overwhelmingly busy with paintings, tattoos and everything else in between. So far everything is landing on time. Here are the last 2 book covers I just finished. The first one I used our shop helper Amanda to model for the bloody vampire holding the apple. She was wearing vampire fangs. We just forgot they were in and didn't shoot anything with them showing.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-71428691235304197532011-06-07T19:47:00.001-07:002011-06-07T19:47:57.265-07:00IgnoranceSome guy was ranting on a post about how he thinks people with tattoos are hillbillies and low lifes. I couldn't help but respond: <br /><br /><br />The fact of the matter is that tattooing is becoming a mainstream part of society and whether or not you like it, its not going away. So instead of discriminating on what other people look like, worry about your own problems. Tattoo artists make a very good living and rely on those who appreciate the art. If you don't like it, so be it. But don't be an asshole about it. You're only making yourself look bad. <br /><br /><br />What would you have said?Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-33675127620111646102011-06-05T15:59:00.000-07:002011-06-05T16:02:19.272-07:00VCS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQ1ZxlyOTe4CecDOY2feR7ZTuWEcRc0CNtTKdF9I-wdYyzFiSVgvtpY2hu-43VE8HmgSzSTyqewrJzx-M8cmncG8gfaEmbmpkMku1kW4LzdpECVWXMuNtPIClI6gvOLqxMplQKwh_Ras/s1600/IMG_4618.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQ1ZxlyOTe4CecDOY2feR7ZTuWEcRc0CNtTKdF9I-wdYyzFiSVgvtpY2hu-43VE8HmgSzSTyqewrJzx-M8cmncG8gfaEmbmpkMku1kW4LzdpECVWXMuNtPIClI6gvOLqxMplQKwh_Ras/s320/IMG_4618.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614874877091306466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LpTccIY-cv2sx9IhRCFW7iGQHaFpp4G-kRvx7ZVIMtggajaKmn7KSJDE4DZ9vfN6G-VjPS8y3EPGz-bfVWgXc7rGwxxap8brS-brLP_dz4-ffad2TFxkmROmDYsBjLoyTUFcNoufmMA/s1600/vcs.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LpTccIY-cv2sx9IhRCFW7iGQHaFpp4G-kRvx7ZVIMtggajaKmn7KSJDE4DZ9vfN6G-VjPS8y3EPGz-bfVWgXc7rGwxxap8brS-brLP_dz4-ffad2TFxkmROmDYsBjLoyTUFcNoufmMA/s320/vcs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614874870351250978" /></a><br />Today was the VCS Gay Pride art show. There was a really great turn out and some impressive artwork. I showed up to the event fashionable late and was pleasantly surprised to learn that my painting had already sold only about and hour into the show.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-72385009990291767102011-05-27T20:47:00.000-07:002011-05-27T20:52:51.897-07:00One man's trash...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nQECszeIBzFCcBDlzspRn6LrYC8DKoUEBqnsLO_VQFI5Pc7CObyu4_kVkr4B0hGSj8dJRG_bszNBfoVIuaqWwAzNgVAKvXOh3RYZPgSgRqcDhtZO_ZtjtRhgHvD9QTj6T0UytB74h5s/s1600/mosh.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nQECszeIBzFCcBDlzspRn6LrYC8DKoUEBqnsLO_VQFI5Pc7CObyu4_kVkr4B0hGSj8dJRG_bszNBfoVIuaqWwAzNgVAKvXOh3RYZPgSgRqcDhtZO_ZtjtRhgHvD9QTj6T0UytB74h5s/s320/mosh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611609991017530674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqTTc4UF0b7VxWoIJD1Lso67quulRPdVldCz-5p40jpquIDqCDvgXvQ3klHf8Ko5x-qMUoHwjievc1L9KhWU_Qt0opfisZIrAbxk9wAQPUPB6sL7gt5rrmQLrr0oebW39dIptnefI3vA/s1600/frankenbride.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqTTc4UF0b7VxWoIJD1Lso67quulRPdVldCz-5p40jpquIDqCDvgXvQ3klHf8Ko5x-qMUoHwjievc1L9KhWU_Qt0opfisZIrAbxk9wAQPUPB6sL7gt5rrmQLrr0oebW39dIptnefI3vA/s320/frankenbride.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611609988521957490" /></a><br />So after wrapping my nephew's birthday gift last month, I was about to throw out the tubing that the wrapping paper was supported by when I realized it wasn't in fact a cardboard tube at all. It was rolled up recycled paper much like a brown paper bag. With a slightly rougher texture, it accepts colored pencil real nicely. So I cut it up into a bunch of small sheets and began doodling. Here are the first 2 drawings. I'd like to credit Jime Litwalk for the body reference for the bride drawing.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-78031007312171868392011-05-24T10:24:00.000-07:002011-05-24T10:31:37.353-07:00In between things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXjJ-9WnYFFBykmbx_jps_yDmdDmEf1sQSaObfSiN6pfoOoTHNXFNzi0O6m4J9kk9m3nwBZdlZFCz2vt0WiIhGiCqy60ANhCVrLZPv1-ZzEl_LT7oZtnCjPkFh8CS31Kgis6J4Rr0u1A/s1600/Those+Who+Stayed.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXjJ-9WnYFFBykmbx_jps_yDmdDmEf1sQSaObfSiN6pfoOoTHNXFNzi0O6m4J9kk9m3nwBZdlZFCz2vt0WiIhGiCqy60ANhCVrLZPv1-ZzEl_LT7oZtnCjPkFh8CS31Kgis6J4Rr0u1A/s320/Those+Who+Stayed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610336051921979986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu89N4896y1WXR9NUkeiZgNh8yekTbFB5B1ayydOvqgrLxxPEyOugoURccGeh5IR5HvxgYfDtikX0uuKhz0UgtDuGrBEPZ2puQOukOuUezmK6IAwKebALe3lHjtDs4jy3t9Jio8v3Vgs/s1600/lack+of+who+we+are+web.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu89N4896y1WXR9NUkeiZgNh8yekTbFB5B1ayydOvqgrLxxPEyOugoURccGeh5IR5HvxgYfDtikX0uuKhz0UgtDuGrBEPZ2puQOukOuUezmK6IAwKebALe3lHjtDs4jy3t9Jio8v3Vgs/s320/lack+of+who+we+are+web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610336048749807986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBpLCxr1HMoT2G-Z6-uPvGRThJLWh453l7g4I6do9JBtnVBNpzZF3BNvgZM-opO3Jfaf-hv_UQffDb20iEVmnIAQG_C5K8j6Dj491PclCKL5b4oSC73vmrgRDpWGW4LS2niDy4zaZJ0c/s1600/meg.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBpLCxr1HMoT2G-Z6-uPvGRThJLWh453l7g4I6do9JBtnVBNpzZF3BNvgZM-opO3Jfaf-hv_UQffDb20iEVmnIAQG_C5K8j6Dj491PclCKL5b4oSC73vmrgRDpWGW4LS2niDy4zaZJ0c/s320/meg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610336048325853218" /></a><br />I sent my first painting down to Georgia for Ink 4 Pink's Sideshow Heroes show which will be on June Second (top photo). My Painting for the VCS Gay pride show officially got accepted (middle photo). Now as I'm waiting for the first layer of oils to dry on my Cider Mil Vampire book cover, I drew this lovely girl before going to bed (bottom photo).Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-29392414145385757132011-05-16T18:47:00.000-07:002011-05-16T18:52:19.222-07:00Sponsor<a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/girl/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">girl paintings</a><br /><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/female+figure/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">female figure paintings</a><br /><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/monster/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">monster paintings</a>Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-71092345299153385982011-04-27T17:11:00.000-07:002011-04-27T17:15:30.346-07:00Couldn't Resist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAqhsKizbKBSdoyJuVDJxe8BN4FGDCMm_qck6nlH2ZyCiCMbORRcPVutdQGuVKgsSYKVH41FQ8bRqodn-a96Q3FdczvwAo0dv0DHxfHuA7UbXct6ukVQUbmiMRfJCurw_s8dimENj3PA/s1600/catlady.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAqhsKizbKBSdoyJuVDJxe8BN4FGDCMm_qck6nlH2ZyCiCMbORRcPVutdQGuVKgsSYKVH41FQ8bRqodn-a96Q3FdczvwAo0dv0DHxfHuA7UbXct6ukVQUbmiMRfJCurw_s8dimENj3PA/s320/catlady.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600421234472871586" /></a>I know I said it would be a while before I post another drawing. But I finished my VCS <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150162260957212&set=pu.200662312211&type=1&theater">painting</a> and am waiting on a few things to start the next project. So what better way to kill some time than to DRAW!Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-17382046241422883252011-04-25T20:52:00.000-07:002011-04-25T20:53:50.351-07:00one not used<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeiKvqK6YgDJAQStLKyxxeu6JZ8CHZdgp0K6yQtvfO2hzr2FpwVjCk31cLzIEVvGhLCR-WrueHHIfcrMh6IBWPYUQtSlh-ODi3nIIfwS3txxVrNgQGDZuO7B2ss8SOjul9OkcgdVIMkw/s1600/asian+shush.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeiKvqK6YgDJAQStLKyxxeu6JZ8CHZdgp0K6yQtvfO2hzr2FpwVjCk31cLzIEVvGhLCR-WrueHHIfcrMh6IBWPYUQtSlh-ODi3nIIfwS3txxVrNgQGDZuO7B2ss8SOjul9OkcgdVIMkw/s320/asian+shush.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599735518714206082" /></a><br />I had a client today change his idea of what he wanted for his tattoo. Here was the original drawing that wasn't used. Maybe one day I'll wind up using for something.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-78854825140180308652011-04-20T15:21:00.000-07:002011-04-20T15:22:49.012-07:00Ready, set, paint!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGHDQIOQu1u6ieKGZVBu_PGODUAIWm_5kGaHH7YRP6GkXqUFe3_kt4ghYrhG5jfL5emHDlfb0kNcFU2GzPFGMUTNbheXpwyXNXaQT5tXUz9ulzxpI1w-Jm0uLzrlHMhX8UeyXRTkSI5c/s1600/gay+sketch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGHDQIOQu1u6ieKGZVBu_PGODUAIWm_5kGaHH7YRP6GkXqUFe3_kt4ghYrhG5jfL5emHDlfb0kNcFU2GzPFGMUTNbheXpwyXNXaQT5tXUz9ulzxpI1w-Jm0uLzrlHMhX8UeyXRTkSI5c/s320/gay+sketch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597794781652325746" /></a><br />I'm trying real hard to get this painting done before the deadline for the VCS Gay Pride show. I only have a few days to bring this to a completed painting.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-65406677602261123762011-04-13T18:25:00.000-07:002011-04-13T18:46:57.136-07:00Contemplation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidg-cyWCl2318hUBsB2hx4IxnKYfwA3s2SzhYjk_2QJVHSi4RUESuE_ycOVbrv1PqI9ZwP2tYDjKliCpBxue65X0AvPCDj935pyykAunrWYKHRdY1CpEW2bGCS1Mae_X2zslVMjHR8z6Y/s1600/contemplation.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidg-cyWCl2318hUBsB2hx4IxnKYfwA3s2SzhYjk_2QJVHSi4RUESuE_ycOVbrv1PqI9ZwP2tYDjKliCpBxue65X0AvPCDj935pyykAunrWYKHRdY1CpEW2bGCS1Mae_X2zslVMjHR8z6Y/s320/contemplation.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595246076401797538" /></a><br />I've got a lot of work to in a little amount of time. Some events and deadlines are coming up quick so this will probably be the last doodle for a little while of these girls. Some of them might turn into full color paintings for the upcoming events which will be:<div><br /></div><div>Ink 4 Pink: June 2 at Grave Yard Tavern, Atlanta, GA</div><div><br /></div><div>VCS Gay Pride Rockland: June 5 at Rockland Center for The Arts, West Nyack, NY</div><div><br /></div><div>Ink 4 Pink: Sept 8, at Grave Yard Tavern, Atlanta, GA</div>Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-32796919074189954492011-04-08T22:31:00.000-07:002011-04-08T22:33:36.040-07:00Lily Girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjy6FP8imc2PbIzRIaW2xNcWBmx-w8rJugxmdwnaRQES0QlHtkL6v_WEOS82Ihl-VCpsCNAomaOXes5Pg5r0xcfTF5sDMLXOsGyEMKNsaJTAlw77WkNXKcsw7D08p-y7xfKs_YOMkzPQ/s1600/lily+girl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjy6FP8imc2PbIzRIaW2xNcWBmx-w8rJugxmdwnaRQES0QlHtkL6v_WEOS82Ihl-VCpsCNAomaOXes5Pg5r0xcfTF5sDMLXOsGyEMKNsaJTAlw77WkNXKcsw7D08p-y7xfKs_YOMkzPQ/s320/lily+girl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593452764230083714" /></a><br />I got asked to paint a few pieces for Ink 4 Pink. This drawing maybe a rough of a soon to be final. I'll see where it goes.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-78564409491754444372011-03-29T22:53:00.001-07:002011-03-29T22:57:52.396-07:00How many licks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIG68UB_6qf-0kDpOnq6u8-t9iXGqsuiqjtVJ6iyK4-Z-sxQvm7mytzEXYmj4RxkamUW1bvP5EUg0K9oAENwC-2_bYn1v_Y3V4VwXayQqJkc8zxWp9aC1EoNvU9DPIGXYwG-Zl8YJi3k/s1600/lollypop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIG68UB_6qf-0kDpOnq6u8-t9iXGqsuiqjtVJ6iyK4-Z-sxQvm7mytzEXYmj4RxkamUW1bvP5EUg0K9oAENwC-2_bYn1v_Y3V4VwXayQqJkc8zxWp9aC1EoNvU9DPIGXYwG-Zl8YJi3k/s320/lollypop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589748110301027330" /></a><br />Had some time to kill tonight after coming home from the shop. I've been working on a painting of my lovely fiance but it's taking a long time for me to bring it to a completed piece. Working in oils is a painful process for me. So in the meantime, while I wait for layers to dry, I sketched this lolly girl.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-45552464498735392662011-03-29T09:08:00.000-07:002011-03-29T09:19:34.273-07:00New Machines.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtiW9eDCd3Ryueun2sZTf_k07Xtz-I4pD7VVxfc1qFaa5HnU6omLzoJe_i74lhR_nzs0dvE_FwER7lqdhO6Hp_raGUWb6duiJjwenqo2nLGPZp3aXOUzc735elhyphenhyphenFvH1SpZAfR8W8qLOI/s1600/photo-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtiW9eDCd3Ryueun2sZTf_k07Xtz-I4pD7VVxfc1qFaa5HnU6omLzoJe_i74lhR_nzs0dvE_FwER7lqdhO6Hp_raGUWb6duiJjwenqo2nLGPZp3aXOUzc735elhyphenhyphenFvH1SpZAfR8W8qLOI/s320/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589537273097031570" /></a><br />So I ordered some FK Irons and I finally got them. I was so excited to use these machines because a lot of the tattooers I look up to and get inspiration from use this machines. I was like a little child and got in my head that these machines were magic makers. I finally got to use them amd sadly I was a little disappointed. I bought a liner and a color packer. Both have a much shorter throw than I'm used to and my coloring machine kept shorting out with a standard clip cord. After a few tattoos I switched over to RCA clip cords, adjusted my contact screw a hair on my liner. This seems to have helped a little but I still think for the amount of money these machines cost, you shouldn't have any problems what soever.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-61702629587293104742011-03-22T19:43:00.000-07:002011-03-22T19:45:34.115-07:00Goose<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItClcGu9MGhzafx6wLu9Pq8NO_VgOkevOrMR2DRsoceyS1PXMHh5zzhYuG_nN6lhHtwV1EEcd34p_wYY2dlb8vqBaVRzh9pr6HUM3RxcuvQWti5oImw-swBhvXqe_uCrymCmRs7Jum1M/s1600/goose.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItClcGu9MGhzafx6wLu9Pq8NO_VgOkevOrMR2DRsoceyS1PXMHh5zzhYuG_nN6lhHtwV1EEcd34p_wYY2dlb8vqBaVRzh9pr6HUM3RxcuvQWti5oImw-swBhvXqe_uCrymCmRs7Jum1M/s320/goose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587100893172259618" /></a>a quick doodle of an old friend of mine.Matt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946770895480765084.post-20768647331353236592011-03-20T22:17:00.001-07:002011-03-20T22:24:20.695-07:00St Pat's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgr4lir4lemo3Ll6SJ5f-mrlppwo6a9QE5SEGD9f2GYz9LUdWH4wq2ZaRYUBXoJWs3cG2M_YURCbu1hj-m2-RVkbTPzGceShBb62dX5BesUyhf9nQIYNbK96aE5EZuQSmpfA3-5FNXfc/s1600/shamrock+girl.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgr4lir4lemo3Ll6SJ5f-mrlppwo6a9QE5SEGD9f2GYz9LUdWH4wq2ZaRYUBXoJWs3cG2M_YURCbu1hj-m2-RVkbTPzGceShBb62dX5BesUyhf9nQIYNbK96aE5EZuQSmpfA3-5FNXfc/s320/shamrock+girl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586399766108152226" /></a><br />What better than a gal with a shamrock on her faceMatt Truianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708054803327705722noreply@blogger.com0