Happy Birthday Kat...we love u!

In my life I have met some really cool people..and I have also met some really fucked up people...the people who know me personally know I can not stand a negative person. I want NO part of gossip, rumors, or "negative" talk period (unless we clowning the police LOL)so I try to keep my circle small and surround myself with positive souls who make me SMILE, feel good inside, believe in me, and who chase their dreams in life. When we first moved City of Ink into Castleberry Hill almost 3 years ago. I met some really cool people in the area. It took me some time to open myself up to strangers. But this one lady stood out. She is a waitress at Slice and an inspiring actress with MANY talents. Everytime I walked in Slice, she had positive energy. Over the years I got to know this young lady, by the name "KAT" a lady of style, beauty and class...I rarely write about people I know outside of the business world, but last weekend was Kat's bday so me and Samba walked over to Slice to show our support and love for Kat. She has always supported City of Ink so we had to tell Kat "Happy Birthday" in person...Kat you help make the Castleberry Hill district a special place in Atlanta, and we honor you for that...I can't wait to see you on the big screen....follow those dreams sis, and work HARD...we love you and Happy B-day again sis....Miya Bailey

Shepard Fairey "OBEY" bombed the city!

I was in Washington, DC this week and I seen the art of Shepard Fairey (of OBEY) all over the city. I'm a collector of his clothing and books, so to see his work of art bombed over the city was very beautiful and inspiring to me. I first seen his work in 1995 or 96 in Philly. It was the Obey Giant piece and it changed my world. Now he is rich and he STILL finds the time to still hit up the city with some of the most beautiful and popular art in the world. My homegirl Imani (from Pinz-N-Needlez) told me she had a secret for me, so me, Tuki, her and Demayne all drove up in the alley and came across a ton of art posted on a wall..ALL from Shepard Fairey. I took a lot of photos before the city decide to take them all down. I will upload them tomorrow but for now I will post up the photos Demyane took of me taking pictures of his work. Mr. Fairey come to ATL, it's needed!...INSPIRE YOUR CITY!...City of Ink

Last Day in Washington, DC....

This is our last day in Washington, DC...we will be flying back to ATL tomorrow for the INKED Magazine photoshoot @ City of Ink and Hollyweerd Show @ Lennys on Friday.


We had a good time in DC....we are taking appointments for the NEXT trip to DC, so drop by and meet me & The CIty of Ink staff in person before we leave.


Tuki & Chris Mcadoo will both be taking WALK-INS @ Pinz-N-Needlez today. And I'm taking deposits and appointments for my next trip to DC in April....don't wait to the last min. to book your appointment..

Thank you Pinz-N-Needlez for opening your doors to us and our City of Ink clients. And thanks DC for the snow and the good food...LOL

Last day here lets make it count....see yall at the shop today!

PS...check out some the of the lastest tattoos by my partner, Tuki Carter. I will be poster pictures from the trip later tonight once I hit the bed.
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Me, Tuki, Chris, and Demayne @ Pinz-N-Needlez "DC"

It's cold ass hell up here in DC, but the vibe is real cool. Demayne just walked in Pinz-N-Needlez with a big bag of food for me and Tuki. Chris Mcadoo is tattooing so he will eat after he finish...I have one more tattoo to do tonight so I'm about to eat this food, jump back on this appointment and log in later once I get back to my hotel room to finish this blog...blessings yall, Miya Bailey!

YUP we still doing the $40 WALK-IN Special....

Tuki, Chris McAdoo,Demayne, and myself will be leaving for Bmore & DC tomorrow. I'm excited mainly because it's Demayne's FIRST time ever flying on an airplane so this will be fun just watching his face..LOL We will land in Bmore and stop by the Baltimore Tattoo Convention to show support to Jaz (Black Star Tattoo from NY) and Chris & Pinz-N-Needlez (from DC) after we pick up the rental car...we will chill out for a few hours and meet our fans and supporters up there maybe buy some tattoo stuff from the expo then head to DC to get settled in our hotel rooms and get ready for our saturday appointments in DC at Pinz-N-Needlez. Ant, Sophie, Corey, and Melvin will hold City of Ink down and will be doing the $40 WALK-IN specials, so go support our shop while we are in DC.

PS...Happy BDAY Samba!!!! enjoy your trip!

We are tattooing in Baltimore & Washington, DC (Jan.23-28)

BALTIMORE & WASHINGTON, DC (Pinz-N-Needlez) Jan. 23-28

We are coming your way on that C.O.I Tattoo Convention Tour:
Baltimore:
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
101 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 752-1100

January 23th through January 25th
Friday 23rd 2 PM - 12 AM
Saturday 24th 12 PM - 12 AM
Sunday 25th 12 PM - 8 PM

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Washington D.C.
We will be Tattooing @ Pinz and Needles
926 U st N.W. Washington D.C." (202) 387-2INK

January 26th through January 28th
from 1pm to 10 pm

Miya Bailey has a limited amount of spots to fill, we also have 4 other accomplished City of Ink Tattoo Artist attending: Tuki Carter, Anthony, Corey Davis, and Chris McAdoo they too are available to tattoo you..

if you want one of these spots we have to set you an appointment and a deposit will have to be made to C.O.I to secure your time and choice of artist.

Please contact me Demayne @ www. myspace. com/cityofinkbooking for more information.

time is running out..