You Buy!
Check out our "YOU BUY" portion in the portfolio section of the website. Buy most items in Store only. Some items may be sold out, but we may have again. Keep tabs on the site and facebook page for updates on all the goods we have to offer.
Anniversary Party Happened!
Empire Tattoo one year anniversary party rocked our socks! The ladies from Ruby Entertainments were killer and put on an awesome show.
We would like to thank all of the sponsors for their support.
Vin Coco, thank you for the lovely raunchy cupcakes
Thanks to Noodle Box, Legends Comics, Harmony in the Horizon, Culture Craze, Red Bull, and The Hive for providing our guests with a chance to win door prizes from you.
Special thanks to Good Guy Tattoo Supply, Cinderbloc Studio, Antonio Lafauci Photography, Metropol, Absolute Underground and Old Nicks for all your support!!
Also we can't forget Lucky Bar for letting us have our event within their establishment, we will never forget this party and you made it possible. Oh and of course everyone who came out to the event, we love you guys!
Tattoos for Fido's Charity success!
Thanks everyone who came out for the Event on April 27th. We raised a whopping $2902.88 and we couldn't have done it without all of the clients who came in that day!
Thank you to our sponsors as well for donating the raffle prizes which helped raise money for the cause as well. Chop shop, Doggy Laine, Harmony in the Horizon, Spa Sirona, and It's over Rover!!
We also had a special guest come out from Seattle and help with the event, Bryan Kachel, he donated his day, and did the most tattoos! Thank you Bryan!
Good Guy Tattoo supply helped out immensely with provided the supplies we needed to do all of your tattoos. So much support you guys rock!
COCAINE MOUSTACHE W/ROTTERDAM & BUZZARD
Just wanted to share this with everyone! This show if going to blow your head off in a metal sort of way! Get to it, come down and Rock your face off!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/eventsLogans April 20th @8
Empire Tattoo 1 year Anniversary PARTY
Come Party with us! We are 1 year old this March and in about to get our celebration on Sat April 28th at Lucky Bar. Be there!! We will have Entertainment from the lovely ladies of the Ruby Light District with Door prizes from our sponsors and Treats from Vin Coco! Don't be lame and let us down, come on in to Empire and get yourself a ticket to the show. Advance Tickets sold here $10
Sponsors include:
Good Guy Tattoo Supply, Red Bull, Flirting with Fido, Metropol, Harmony in the Horizon, The Hive, Absolute Underground, Cinderbloc Studio, Antonio Lafauci Photography, Vin Coco, Legends Comics, Culture Craze, Noodle Box, Old Nicks, and Sideshow!
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School #4
Yep this happened and Empire Tattoo came down for the fun at the Superior Cafe! Don't miss out on the next one May 9th.
We bring door prizes!!
Tattoos for Fido's
Empire Tattoo is doing Tattoos by Donation for Flirting with Fido to help raise money and awareness for Fido's in need. All proceeds go towards ARRF (animal rescue and rehab fund).
Tattoos will be done for a minimum of a $30 donation
We will have a few varieties of tattoos to choose from the day of the event. Tattoo designs are non-negotiable in way shape or form.
We are not tattooing Fido's, just you animal lovers out there.
No minors are allowed in the shop, so please leave children at home or bring a babysitter.
Also we have contributions for raffling from The Chop Shop, Spa Sirona, It's Over Rover, Doggy Laine and Harmony in the Horizon. If you are not interested in something permanent come down for the raffles!
Please join us on April 27th 10am-5pm for this event and help us raise money for the cause.
If you are looking to help out with the event please contact
Chelsy Dawn at
empire@empiretattoo.caHope to see you there!
join the event on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/events
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School #3
Once again the epic Dr. Sketchy is happening on Wed March 21st at the superior! 6pm-10:30pm. Be Creative with us happy folks and get out of your box. Live Art! See you there!
Find all the info on their facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/DrSket
Rock n Roll Shakedown
We are sponsoring the Rock and Roll shake down this month at the Victoria Event Center! Sat March 24th! It's got some rock, roll and a little bit of burlesque mixed in!
Join us in the fun! Do It.
Get more info at
www.keithsonic.com
Memorial Bench Silent Auction at Hive Salon
Check out the Hive Salon for your chance to place your bid at the silent auction! The auction is geared towards raising money for a memorial bench for our good and loved friend Jamer.
Check out the link to their blog for more information
http://hivehair.blogspot.com/2
Valentines Day with Flirting with Fido
Come down to Empire Tattoo and pick up your Valentines day cupcake and card for a donation of $5! All proceeds to to a meal for a Fido in need. Cupcakes provided by Flirting with fido made by Ooh la la cupcakes!
Check out Flirting with Fido's Facebook page for more information on upcoming rescues and charity events!
http://www.facebook.com/Flirti
Get in with Andi
Hey everyone don't forget that Andi is coming to town and you need a tattoo from her. Check out her portfolio on her website
andibolzart.comBook an appointment through her or come into the shop and we arrange to make you more awesome with Andi!
Andi will be here March 1-5!
See ya later Spence! Miss you already
No longer a Full time member of the Empire crew, Spence is off to venture other options. Not all is lost, he will still be around doing guest spots for the next little while and you can always get him to etch something awesome on your glass windows or mirrors. Spencer talent will not be wasted. If you are looking to get in touch with Spencer his e-mail is your best bet.
spence@spencetattoos.com or through his website
www.spencetattoos.com
Andi Jane Bolz visits The Empire
Hey peoples!! Did you miss out on the lovely Andi last time she came to town. Well here is your chance to get a "sick tatty" from this rad lady. Check out her website:
andibolzart.comShe will be here with us March 1-5
Don't miss out!!!
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Empire Tattoo will be attending the first Dr. Sketchy's event in Victoria BC EVER! We are super stoked to have been invited to be a sponsor and partake in such awesome.
Check out the link:
http://thesuperior.ca/sketchyWe are going to be there and so should you!! Come be creative and have some fun!
Jamer Patches Available
Empire Tattoo is collecting donations for Jamer's Family and have patches available for the cause. A $5 dollar donation in the min for the memorial patches.
Courtesy of Kelsey at Old Nicks Emporium
R.I.P Jamer
Honored to have met, gotten to know and worked along side you Jamer during your final duration of your career and life. You were lovely, pleasant, talented and will always be remembered.
Jamer worked with us for a very short time, but we are very grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know the Victoria legend and experience such talent and kindness.
Our condolences goes out to his friends and family.
R.I.P Jamer
Sonya Opal guest spots at Empire!
Jan 22nd and 23rd were looking forward to having Sonya chilling with us at Empire Tattoo!
Check out some of her work here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sSonya currently tattoos out of Electro-LadyLux Tattoo in Vancouver
Happy New Year!!
We are going to be closed New years day.. so stay home and cure your hangovers, do some laundry and veg out homies. We will see you in the new year. Happy New Year!
Closed For Christmas
It appears that Christmas is here and we are going to be closed on Christmas day. You can expect some of us back at the shop on the 26th for all your tattooing pleasure. 12-7pm same Empire time, same Empire place.
Shawzy at Empire Tattoo Feb 1/2011
We are very excited and happy to announce that Shawzy (Stephen Shaw) will be joining our team of Rad at Empire Tattoo starting Feb 1! Check out his website and get booked in with our new friend Shawzy!!
http://www.stephenshawdesigns.
Holidays are on the rise!
Christmas is on it's way and New years shortly following after.. we will be closed Christmas day for presents and New years day for hangovers.
We Do Burlesque!
Join us at the Event Centre with Sonic Shoots as we enjoy the pretty ladies and the show. So far once a month we've been sponsoring these events and it's a blast.
Here is a link to
http://keithsonic.com/ and what's up and coming!
Monday Mag showcases a piece by Ory
Empire Tattoo does Charity