Miya bailey color outside the lines book

Last month, we posted on the screening and dvd of color outside the lines, the first documentary to explore the experiences of professional black tattoo artists in america a film i highly recommend. A thank you in credits of film, advance autographed copy of film, coffee table book and choice of 2 two tickets to screening and afterparty in one of our screening markets or a custom black and grey or color tattoo by miya bailey. A tattoo documentary about the film the film is the brainchild of one of the worlds most widely recognized black tattoo artists. Later, ryan starred in the tattoo documentary, color outside the lines. Cmt networks tattoo titans bailey is also the brainchild of the documentary film color outside the lines, a documentary that seeks to educate people on black tattoo culture, and destroy stigmas about the controversial, yet beautiful art form. From the fresh cinematography to the colorful tattoo artist characters, the color outside the lines hits its mark in many a scene, including bailey s recounting his path to stardom on a trip. Artemus jenkins christmas in july 1982 city of ink corey davis documentary dripping star tv go dreamer greedmont park mach five minidocumentary miya bailey peters street station windows to nowhere. Miya bailey and city of ink continue to color outside the. Tattoo artist and asheville native to launch new montford. He produced the 2012 documentary color outside the lines, chronicling the history of africanamerican tattoo artists. Color outside the lines is a tattoo documentary about the history and struggles of the worlds top black tattoo artists. You guys can also look up tattoo artists that travel and book appointments. Miya bailey is a tattoo legend whose artistic style flows like water.

Jacci gresham is the first black tattoo artist in the industry and one of the first female tattooers. Miya bailey is an actor and producer, known for color outside the lines. Color outside the lines this commitment to showcasing black tattoo artists led miya to make color outside. Color outside the lines this commitment to showcasing black tattoo artists led miya to make color outside the lines, a documentary about the history, struggles and triumphs of black tattoo artists. He has made his stores hubs for creativity, sponsoring monthly art walks.

And back in 2009, miguel collins interviewed miya about his. Originally founded by miya bailey, tuki carter and corey davis in 2006. A custom tattoo parlor and art gallery located in the heart of atlantas old 4th ward historic district specializing in clean line work, bold color and realistic shading styles. Miya bailey owner of pe ters street station and city. Color outside the lines is the first film that provides a deep look into. Color outside the lines tattoo documentary the grumpy. Win the color outside the lines tattoo documentary complex. He began his job as an artist from 2009 and afterwards came into contact miya bailey who mentored him at the tattoo culture. In the documentary color outside the lines by artemus jenkins, bailey introduces a generation of black artists rectifying this problem. Miya bailey little montford festival mosaic realty blog. Artemus jenkins is raising funds for color outside the lines. Bailey has appeared on television numerous times, lending his expertise on the oxygen networks best ink and cmts tattoo titans. What inspired you to create the documentary color outside the lines mb. Were giving away two copies of miya bailey and artemus jenkins color outside the lines documentary, a film that provides a deep look into the history, culture, and lives of the worlds top black.

He is also the inspiration behind the documentary film color outside the lines, which seeks to educate people on the tattoo culture in african american communities. We had home depot books, we read them and closed the windows up. Be sure to follow the page to stay up to date on the full launch of the site. As one of the stars of the documentary color outside the lines, miya bailey shared some of the struggles hes encountered as a tattoo artist of color. Today, bailey is the coowner of city of ink, a tattoo shop and gallery with two atlantaarea locations. Color outside the lines is the first film that provides a deep look into the history. As far as i can tell, theyve already reached their funding goal on kickstarter. Also be on the lookout for miya s book before im gone. The film highlights the history of black tattoo culture, its beginnings in the heavily segregated south, signature styles and influences, medias influences on tattooing trends, different types of artists, personal struggles associated with being a black tattoo artist. A tattoo documentary 20, the world awaits 2014 and if you know the words, feel free 2015. A coffee table book of photos from the film will also be distributed in. Color outside the lines this commitment to showcasing black tattoo artists led miya to make color outside the lines, a documentary about the history, struggles and triumphs of black tattoo. Miya has been tattooing for over 20 years and is known for his use of color ink on all skin colors. Miya bailey talks city of ink and classic hiphop tattoos.

Polynesia, celts, japanese, native americans, etc, etc. Miss jacci gresham chats with aye lifestyle on location set for the color outside the lines tattoo documentary being filmed by miya bailey and artemus jenkin. The production took three years, and featured artists from across the country, and in london and amsterdam. A tattoo documentary the film is the brainchild of one of the worlds most widely recognized black tattoo artists. Call us at 4042159155 from 110pm to book an appointment or for tattoo inquiries. After apprenticing in atlanta, he opened city of ink tattoo with tuki carter also where paper frank works. Miya bailey is an atlanta artist, not really known for his street art. It seems like no one else was willing to put in the work to share the history of black tattoo culture. I went down the phone book in alphabetical order and was denied. Born and raised in asheville, nc, miya began his creative outlet by drawing and scratching at a young age.

Color outside the lines is the first film that provides a deep look into the history, culture and lives of the worlds top black tattoo artists. Dripping star tv is a new channel created by artemus jenkins and miya bailey that will provide content highlighting the lifestyle of creatives through documentaries, feature films and episodic shows. Comcast to host renowned atlanta artist miya bailey in. Today, the owner of city of ink is a licensed tattoo artists whose skills are in high demand. A tattoo documentary is set to be baileys swan song, his parting gift to the industry hes helped change during his 19 years turning all shades of skin into canvases for.

Every week we will be uploading new pieces of content from the film. If youre in a tattoo documentary mood, heres color outside the lines by artemus jenkins, a film about modern american black tattoo culture and how. Color outside the lines is the first film to provide an in depth look into the history, culture and lives of the. Miya bailey and city of ink continue to color outside the lines black tattoo artists are getting attention good and bad from a new reality show. One of the few wellknown black tattooists in the u. City of ink miya bailey, one of the worlds most widely recognized black tattoo artists, has had a film brewing in his soul for over 5 years. Miya bailey and city of ink continue to color outside the lines black tattoo artists are getting attention good and bad from a new reality show by rodney carmichael tuesday february 5, 20 09. Miya talks to afropunk about his recently released deleted scene from the movie, cheap tattoos and paper franks popular bunny rabbit. Last year, miya bailey released his film color outside the lines, which shed light on the tattooing culture nationwide, to wide acclaim. I felt if i didnt tell this story, this new generation of tattooists and tattoo artists wouldnt know the pioneers who opened the doors for them so they could tattoo for a living today. For over 5 years the idea has always been in his head to create a film that not only sheds light on the artform, but also allows the artform to be represented in the right way. Bailey is also the brainchild of the documentary film color outside the lines, a documentary that seeks to educate people on black tattoo culture, and destroy stigmas about the controversial, yet beautiful art form.

Mountain xpress, march 20 by mountain xpress issuu. Color outside the lines trailer from artemus jenkins on vimeo. Im doing the film because im ready to retire from tattooing and when i leave i want to try my best to bring other people up, all these brothers and. The prejudice he faced when starting out spurred him to make a name for himself, and he did just that. Miya bailey talks about getting his start, founding city of ink, and. Responsible for your own travel expenses to learn more about miya s body art, check out less. Ryan had demonstrated great devotion and suffered hardship to comprehend that the japanese tattoo artwork.

Very cool documentary project by miya bailey on tattoos in black culture. His pioneering journey is documented in the film color outside the lines, which sheds light on the an often ignored side of tattooing, black artists and their struggle to find a foothold in the industry. Atlantabased tattooist and painter, miya bailey of city of ink, is no stranger to this blog. Bailey is also the brainchild of the documentary film color outside the lines, a documentary that seeks to educate people on black tattoo culture, and destroy stigmas about the controversial, yet beautiful, art form. Creating a film that would accurately tell the stories of these amazing artists, was initially a dream that manifested into a reality when world renowned tattoo artist, miya bailey linked with. Bailey featured montford park in color outside the lines, a documentary that chronicles the work of black tattoo artists. When miya bailey touched down in the city of atlanta in 1996 from.