Tattoo Artist: Imani K. Brown

We have been working with Imani Brown & Pinz-n-Needlez for 4 years now... And she has grown to be my lil sister...I have watched her grow over the years...known for her tight clean linework and original subject matters... She is also a painter and launched her own brand called "Indian Pussy" based off a character she created... From tattoos to paintings, to sneakers, skateboards & fashion... Imani is a well rounded artist... She works at City of Ink every few months doing guest spots... She has tattooed both me AND Tuki Carter so that says a lot about her talent.... Here are 2 pieces she done this month up in DC if you would like to book Imani for her next Atlanta guest spot please call 404-525-4465 mon-sat 1pm-10pm


I'm REALLY loving that "Obey" piece.....


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DC: Busboys & Poets

Imani took me & Tuki over to "Busboys & Poets" for breakfast... It was a cool place... And from a businessman point of view... It's a genius idea... Poets, good food, beautiful people and a relaxing vibe...we need a spot like this
in Atlanta for all the anti-Hollywood folks like myself... Thanks Imani


















I had the Buckwheat Pancakes, very good... I will go back... They also serve vegan food for the veggie heads

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Classic: Love Laugh

I was looking through old tattoo photos and ran into this piece..I will was up in DC at Pinz-n-Needlez and the owner, Chris let me try out some of his colors...it was my first time using them so this was a fun piece...

My love for Marvel Comics....

In this stressful world we call the "Tattoo Industry" I escape in comic books...I have been collecting X-Men comics and other Marvel books since I was in 3rd grade..it brings peace to me...and I'm a lover of fantasy and good writing...and as an artist you know I LOVE it...here is a piece I did up in DC at Pinz-N-Needlez...this dude wanted me to use his favorite characters ( had to talk him out of the DC comics stuff..lol) so I used Punisher, Wolverine, and Gambit...alot of people THINK I just do colorful soulful or girlie stuff...but I do it ALL when I'm asked...and this brought me back to my old style of tattooing...no stencil..just sharpie markers...enjoy..

More cellphone pics....Imani's Urban Ink feature....

Here's baby sis aka Lil' Magic aka Imani aka Indian Pussy's Urban Ink feature...damn the family is taking over that magazine...DRIPPING STARS allday! I have been working with Pinz-n-Needlez for about 3 years now I think and I have watch this young lady grow into an amazing tattoo artist...she just had an art show at City of Ink right before Corey's art show...and it good to see Imani again....I can't wait to get back to DC and tattoo again...much love sis!

City of Ink's Sophie C'est La Vie in URBAN INK...also features Imani & Goldi Gold

I woke up pretty early today, my son was over his grandmothers, and my wife was in bed so I decided to go to Vimby.com and look at some videos to get inspired so I could get in the mood to start some new drawings for my book. I got a message on Facebook from Chris (the owner of Pinz-N-Needlez) saying that the new Urban Ink magazine was on newsstands and that it featured his artist Imani and our artist, Sophie in this months issue. A few hours later, I got a phone call from Mel-Man (another COI Artist)telling me the samething Chris had told me. So I called up Demanye and told him to run over to Walmart and pick up a copy and use his cellphone camera, take some photos so I can read the article...he sent me the photos from his cell, but his cell SUCKS...I couldn't read anything just the first few lines of Sophie's article...yeah Demayne you suck for sending me those lame ass pictures...but thanks for TRYING (I guess if thats what you call trying..lol) he called me back a few minutes later saying Goldi Gold was also this months issue...so thats a REALLY good look for the family as a whole....Sophie, Imani, and Goldi all in the same issue...all my dreams are coming true and it's a real blessings to see my people get their SHINE...they ALL deserve it...once I get my own copy of Urban Ink I will post better pictures...you know sometimes you have to do things yourself if you want it done right..LOL I bet Demayne was thinking "This nigga crazy it's sunday I'm off work, I care less about yo' damn blog!"...LOL I love you anyway busta!...LOL

Congratz Sophie, Imani, and Goldi Goldi for this nationwide exposure...now HUSTLE your articles, and make MONEY!

PS...Urban Ink called my brother, "THE GREAT TUKI CARTER" I love that style shit!

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.
www.myspace.com/tukicarter

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..

The BEST Tattoo Shop in DC.....period!!!

There are alot of tattoo shops in DC, and I try to visit them all but one always stood out. It's VERY rare to find a professionally trained tattooist who can do HIGH QUALITY tattoos on black skin. Alot of the tattoos I seen on black people in DC were from those hood tattoo parties. I can't knock anyones hustle, if someone is dumb enough to let a dude come to their home and tattoo everyone for $40 thats all on them. But you don't have to do the DC tattoo party thing (which is very dangerous by the way) you can go to a SAFE and CLEAN place like Pinz-n-Needlez. They have affordable prices, every artist are REAL artist so they can get custom one of a kind tattoos. Thats the reason I only tattoo at Pinz-n-Needlez when I'm in DC, because they care about quality over price....support Chris and his crew, their amazing!