Art by Shamus

Mandala craziness!

2012-02-13T16:36:00.000-08:00

Fun!!!!!

2012-01-22T16:49:00.000-08:00

A lot of fun on this one!

2012-01-15T07:43:00.000-08:00

2011-12-18T09:24:00.001-08:00

Updates!!!!!

2011-12-15T19:59:00.000-08:00

A fun week for awesome tats!

Hand tats are the shit!!!!!!

2011-12-08T17:23:00.001-08:00

Got to do this on Tuesday. I love tattooing hands.

Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

My hand hurts!!!!!

2011-11-17T06:42:00.000-08:00

And this is the reason why. I started painting this yesterday around noon, I finished last night at 2:00 a.m.

Thanks for looking!

Drawings up for grabs

2011-11-04T22:45:00.001-07:00

Got these two sick wolves ready to go. If you're interested, please call the shop @ 514-288-9767.

Thanks,

Shamus.

Fun tats last week!

2011-10-31T22:25:00.001-07:00

Got to do some really fun pieces last week. I also finished my painting for MTL TATTOOS art show on the 19th of Nov.
I also have some line drawings that are tattoo ready. If you're interested in any of them, please contact me at the shop. 514-288-9767

Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Ottawa Tattoo Convention 2011, done!

2011-10-23T21:43:00.001-07:00

It was the first year Travis and I attended the Ottawa Tattoo Convention. It was a lot of fun and were definitely going back next year. We'd like to thank everyone that got tattooed by us. Here are a few pictures of what I did in Ottawa. The pictures are shitty but you get the idea.

Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Calgary Tattoo Convention done!

2011-10-18T22:14:00.000-07:00

So the convention was a little hectic this year but we came out on top anyway. I would like to thank all the people who got tattooed by me at the convention. Especially Dakota for waiting about 45min while I took care of Yannie.
So here's a few pics of the tats I did. Unfortunately I didn't take pics of all of them, even though I should have.

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday Travis and I will be attending the Ottawa Tattoo Convention.

If you're interested in getting some work done by us, please contact me at shamusemahannah@hotmail.com or simply call the shop @ 514-288-9767.

Thanks in advance,

Shamus.

Calgary Art Show

2011-10-07T12:21:00.001-07:00

Did this painting for the Calgary Tattoo Convention. It's for sale at the art show. I'm asking 150.00, framed.

Last week was fun!

2011-09-26T15:19:00.001-07:00

So I got to tattoo one of my flash designs, always fun. Also did this fun elephant just below the knee.

Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Time to bid!

2011-09-22T21:09:00.001-07:00

http://austinartforanimals.com/?page_id=347

Busy month!

2011-09-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

The past month has been really exciting. We've had so many talented guests work at Mtl Tattoo. We'd like to say thanks to Kris Hearn, Chris Anthon, Nick Bertioli, Andrew McDonald, Seth Wood and the fabulous Chuck D!
It was a really busy month and its not slowing down. More updates to come about new guest artists.
Andrew McDonald will be coming back before the end of the year. We had a great time with him and Terri.

Convention time!!!!

2011-09-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

I will be at the following conventions:

If you'd like to book an appointment with me please contact me at shamusemahannah@hotmail.com.

Thanks in advance,

Shamus.

New tat!

2011-09-07T13:53:00.000-07:00

Did this one yesterday. Had a lot of fun with the color palette. Montreal Tattoo Convention this weekend. I do have some time available and I have tons of designs to choose from. Come stop by and pick one out!
Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Logs are in!!!!!

Time for an art show!!!!!

2011-08-31T17:29:00.000-07:00

So this year we're doing a black 'n' white art show, grayscale. Here's the flyer with all the info. If you wish to participate, please feel free to contact me @ shamusemahannah@hotmail.com.

Thanks in advance,

Shamus.

Really fun flash!!!!

2011-08-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

Last week we had the honor of hosting Chris Anthon at MTL Tattoo. We decided to have a paint off. We finished 2 sheets of flash. It was all around good times and here is the final product.

Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Art For Animals Benefit Art Show

2011-08-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

Did this for a benefit art show in Austin Texas. Start to finish about a day and half. Usually I would've spent more time on it but it has to go out soon. Regardless, I'm happy with the result.

New t-shirt for Mtl Tattoo!!!!!!

2011-08-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

Fianlly finished the new shirt. It was the first time using the effects that you see below. I'm really happy with the result and find that it represents the shop to a T.

Thanks in advance,

Shamus.

Having fun with the colors eh!

2011-07-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

So I've been going a little crazy with the colors lately. Here's a few examples.
Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

Oh, and country living is awesome!

GUESTS AT MTL TATTOO MONTH OF AUGUST!!!!!

2011-07-07T23:05:00.000-07:00

Beginning of August we have Kris Hearn from the 4th to the 6th. Also, Chris Anthon will be joining us August the 15th to the 20th. Don't miss out on these great artists.

Great start!

2011-07-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

So here are a few new things I've done. Also a pic of Lucy and I in our new neighborhood.

Juxtapoz Magazine!

2011-06-07T18:23:00.000-07:00

Got a little something special online from them. A big thanks to Rose Athena from Juxtapoz.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Tattoo/the-tattoo-work-of-shamus-mahannah

Finished the sheet!

2011-06-06T21:28:00.000-07:00

So I had planned on doing a gypsy sheet but I got influenced by other things. Also the lack of space didn't help either, love the sloths!!!!! So here it is. I'm going to be putting a copy of this sheet outside the shop in our display case. The designs will be priced to go. First come, first serve.

Thanks for looking!

walk ins!

2011-05-27T07:59:00.000-07:00

I love walk ins, especially when its a kick ass idea! Did this one yesterday. I've been really busy lately and have my great clientele to thank for it. I'm going to get working on a new sheet of flash within the next 2 weeks, gypsy flash!

My first skateboard!!!!

2011-05-17T19:24:00.000-07:00

So my good friend at No Damn Good skate park asked me to paint something dark for a skateboard. We'll it came out this week! Really excited about this one. Here it is.

Laval Bike n Tattoo 2011

2011-04-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

So Mtl Tattoo decided to participate in the Bike n Tattoo 2011 Laval show. Pepe, William and myself worked all weekend long. Seriously, a great fucking weekend! Great tattoos, friendly people, good beers and great tits! Hahaha, had to put that in there.
Here's a few I did from the convention and our booth.

I'll be there next year for sure!!!!

A quick update.....

2011-04-07T21:33:00.000-07:00

So it's a been while since I've updated. Took last Wednesday off to get my leg worked on by Dave C, it's almost there! Because I took the day off I decided to work on Monday. Got to tattoo a lion head on Ray. I don't usually do this style but I had a lot of fun.

A few weeks ago I started this on Leah, can't wait to finish it!!!!!

Had some new business cards made along with pins. New stickers should be in next week. Pepe is also working on a new t-shirt design. I saw the preview of it today and its a killah! Our convention banner is going to the print we used for the t-shirt last year. We all really like it so......

I got ENGAGED to the love of my life!!!!! You dream of a girl like this.

Last Friday, Christian and Gen came by the shop for a few drinks. It was good to see them, it's been a while. Of course, Christian got tattooed. I figured we should tattoo the flash design I did of him on him.

We had the pleasure of taking our bloodborne pathogens course last Sunday. I'm so happy that this is finally being offered here in Quebec. It's time to shut down all those dirty fucking shops! Everyone in our shop is now certified.

That's it for now. Thanks for looking,

Shamus.

It's been 10 years!

2011-03-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

So the last time I saw my cousin, it was 10 years ago. We decided to maximize the time he was here with tattoos! The 1st night we did a snake and skull on his forearm which took 7 long hours. 3 days later we did a stork with the postal code of the hospital he born in here in Montreal. Oh, and a mustache on the finger of course.

Just recently finished my new business card and another sheet of flash. Also, the shop should be receiving new pins next week. Stay tuned for new t-shirts design by Pepe and myself.

Thanks for looking!

Your life is over!

2011-02-26T06:36:00.000-08:00

Gabe(No Damn Good Skate park) sent me an image the other day and wanted to get it tattooed. Once I saw the image, I knew this was going on his hand. Re-drew it, put my twist on it and voila! Your life is now over!

Black Mass!!!!!!!

2011-02-17T06:44:00.000-08:00

I finally finished her last night! The painting measures 12X20 inches. It seemed to take longer than expected though. The previous painting I did at this size, The Wizard didn't take nearly as long. We'll its done and ready to be shipped to its new owner.

Now I'm going to focus on finishing my new set of flash. Can't wait to finish them!
Also, I'm going to start a limited sheet of flash for St-Patrick's Day. I'm going to post the sheet in front of the shop and it will be first come, first serve kinda day. Pretty excited about that.

Busy, busy!

2011-02-13T10:05:00.000-08:00

I've been keeping myself pretty with work, painting and snowboarding. So far, this winter has been great, new snow almost every morning. It always feels good to get out of the city and into the country woods. I went to Sutton last week and spent the entire day riding in the woods. The snow was deep, it was like a dream. Fresh tracks all day long!
So far, I've managed to complete 4 sheets of new flash. I'm really happy with the way they're turning out. However, I'm not sure how many I'm going to do, maybe I'll stop at 6? Here's a preview of the 4 so far.

Also got to tattoo a piece from my old set.

Other than that, just living life the way I chose.

Time for an update!

2011-01-30T18:43:00.000-08:00

So, I've recently started a 2nd flash set. I'm really excited about it. The 2nd set has to do with being influenced by traditional tattoos and ancient symbolism. Already got to tattoo a piece from it as we'll! Here's the 1st sheet so far, and the tattoo.

Got to do some really fun tattoos lately. Tattooed my friend Christophes other hand. We did a skull on his right hand and this time a wizard. Really fun tattoo, and a great night as we'll.

Last night, tattooed Azls knee. It was a mandala based design which I created with a little twist. When designing this piece, I always saw it on a knee or elbow. Lucky enough, Azl had space on his knee and was excited about the design. Another fun tattoo, and great night!

Also, extremely good news! I received my Electric Wizard, Black Masses Die Hard Edition on vinyl. Simply amazing!

Finishing off 2010 the right way.

2011-01-02T11:23:00.000-08:00

I woke up on the 31st and wanted to be productive. I wanted to finish 2010 with a final painting and solid tattoo, a great way to finish the year.
The painting was done in the morning and inspired by Big Ben. The tattoo was done from my flash card collection and is on Elodie. I was happy to have finished both and leave them in 2010.
As for 2011, I need to finish the set of flash that Joel and I started, and also the set Freako and I started.

Other plans for 2011 consist of getting more tattoos, snowboarding and skateboarding!!!!!

The wizard is complete!!!!!

2010-12-27T19:06:00.000-08:00

So I've finally finished my smoking wizard(11X25 inches). It was originally for a tattoo but the individual backed out at the last moment. So, with some minor changes, it's done! I've been thinking about maybe using it for my new business card, but I've got another painting coming up. I guess I'll choose after.

I'm sick, fuck!!!!

2010-12-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

So, a little update. I have come down with a cold, probably from shoveling all that snow in vans slip ons. Still managing to keep busy anyway. Finally tattooed my brother, a late birthday gift. Almost done working on those flash cards, shouldn't be too much longer. Working on a huge painting for the shop of a wizard, I might use it for a business card. Here's a sneak peek below, along with the flash cards, my brothers tattoo and a zombie deer head.

A few new things!!!!

2010-11-29T11:23:00.000-08:00

Finally, the Die hard version of Electric Wizards Black Masses was available for pre-order today. Its been a long month waking up early and going to bed late to catch this one, but I've got it!

Nergal, lead singer from Behemoth has found a match!!!!!!! You can read all about it here:
http://www.behemoth.pl/site/

Had a really great week. Went out on a date with Yannie, hahaha! Had some time to finish some paintings and start new ones. Here's two of them. One is for the boys at Perfect Image in Banff. I was suppose to go out there late Dec to work but due to the over priced airline tickets, we had to cancel. FUCKING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!

The other painting is for my mom, it was her Birthday Day on Sunday.

Tattooed my boss Hugo on Friday, I'll post a healed pic soon.

Currently, I'm working on a wizard painting for the shop and some flash cards. Shouldn't take too long, I'll post them when they're completed.

Also, this Friday is Watain at Fous!!!!!!! Everything you've heard about the band is true. Really excited for this show. Saturday is Montreal is Doomed Festival with Blood Ceremony at Katabombs, another great show.

Hail 666

Masquerade ball this Saturday at Mtl Tattoo!!!

2010-11-16T15:21:00.000-08:00

Bal Masqué/Masquerade Ball

Location:MTL TATTOO

Time:9:00PM Saturday, November 20th

Details are on the flyer, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the shop.

514-288-9767.

Friends of the shop, and people who were willing to participate were given 2 frames. The idea was mini flash, but it was left open to each artist. Its going to be a great turn out, even if some people did cancel.

These are my two. I had a lot of fun doing them, and learned a lot in the process as we'll.

Thanks for looking and hopefully we will see you there,

Shamus.

And yes, you have to dress up!

Birthday present for a special lady!

2010-11-15T12:35:00.000-08:00

So the painting has a little story behind it. The painting was done for Yannies grandmothers birthday. Her grandmother Cecile, is always commenting on my rose tattoos. So, after talking with Yannie, we decided why not do a painting, that maybe we could turn into a tattoo for her? So voila! The tattoo won't be exactly like the painting since its quite big, but with some minor adjustments this grandmother will have her 1st tattoo! It was a pleasure doing this for you Cecile, Happy Birthday again!

Awesome, fucking day!!!!!!!!

2010-11-07T11:05:00.000-08:00

So yesterday I tattooed a zombie hand holding a bottle of poison, fun! At the end of the day, I asked our counter guy if he wanted a log tattoo and voila! I love tattooing logs!

It was a good day!

2010-11-05T22:03:00.000-07:00

I had a really fun project today and my client was really motivated!

Tomorrow, a zombie hand and poison bottle!

Mtl Tattoo, 2011 guest artist!

2010-11-04T14:15:00.000-07:00

Mtl Tattoo is starting off the new year with a great guest artist. Joel Conroy will be doing a guest spot January 11th, 12th, and 13th. You can view his work at www.joelconroy.ca
To make an appointment with him, call the shop @ 514-288-9767.
I'm excited!

Stay tuned for more news on upcoming guests!

Fun day!

2010-11-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

Had a nice walk in today. Covered up is ex-girlfriends name as you can see.

50 artist, 50 years!

2010-11-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

So I'm participating in this book dedicated to Sailor Jerry Swallow and his 50 years of commitment as a tattoo artist. I've never taking part in anything like this before so I'm pretty excited about it. I just finished the painting today, coffee stain and all. All the paintings will be on permanent display in his shop. So a big thanks to Polly for letting me get involved in this, and a huge congratulations to Sailor Jerry Swallow!

Holy fuck kids!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-29T06:59:00.000-07:00

November 1st, Electric Wizard releases Black Masses on vinyl. This is the bands 7th full length album. I for one am fucking excited as hell for this one. You can preview a few new songs online.

Traditional flash!!!!!

2010-10-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

So I got the idea to start painting traditional flash cards and sticking them into one big frame. I love the old timer shops when the walls were covered in hand painted flash. So, keeping that in mind, I decided to start my own. Each card is about 4X6 inches. I've got a really big frame so I'm guessing I going to need about 30. This is what I have done so far.

Keeping busy!

2010-10-25T09:54:00.000-07:00

So I've been influenced and found a new respect for the traditional tattoo art. I'm currently working on a set of 36 flash cards which will be framed at Mtl Tattoo. Like you see in the old timer shops, those cards roughly 4X6 inches. This is going to be a fun project and I'm really excited about it.
So today, I start my day with coffee, Watain and rough comps!

Flash and t-shirts!!

2010-10-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

I have 2 sets of flash for sale and one print.

This set is 3 pages for $35.00

This set is 8 pages for $65.00

Mtl Tattoo has new shirts! 2 different designs for the guys and one for the ladies. Shirts are $25.00.

All of these can be purchased through paypal or at the shop. If you're interested in purchasing through paypal, please email me @ shamusemahannah@hotmail.com.

Thanks in advance,

Shamus.

Calgary Tattoo Convention 2010!!!

2010-10-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, Yannie, Travis and myself attended the Calgary Tattoo Convention 2010. Let's just say we had a great time and Yannie and I are going back late December for about a week.

Here are some pictures of the booth and some tats that I did.
Once again, thanks to the West for the great times!

Acid Witch by COUGH

2010-09-26T19:56:00.000-07:00

Acid Witch by COUGH

Art by Shamus

Mandala craziness!

Fun!!!!!

Updates!!!!!

Hand tats are the shit!!!!!!

My hand hurts!!!!!

Drawings up for grabs

Fun tats last week!

Ottawa Tattoo Convention 2011, done!

Calgary Tattoo Convention done!

Calgary Art Show

Last week was fun!

Time to bid!

Busy month!

Convention time!!!!

New tat!

Time for an art show!!!!!

Really fun flash!!!!

Art For Animals Benefit Art Show

New t-shirt for Mtl Tattoo!!!!!!

Having fun with the colors eh!

GUESTS AT MTL TATTOO MONTH OF AUGUST!!!!!

Great start!

Juxtapoz Magazine!

Finished the sheet!

walk ins!

My first skateboard!!!!

Laval Bike n Tattoo 2011

A quick update.....

It's been 10 years!

Your life is over!

Black Mass!!!!!!!

Busy, busy!

Time for an update!

Finishing off 2010 the right way.

The wizard is complete!!!!!

I'm sick, fuck!!!!

A few new things!!!!

Masquerade ball this Saturday at Mtl Tattoo!!!

Birthday present for a special lady!

Awesome, fucking day!!!!!!!!

It was a good day!

Mtl Tattoo, 2011 guest artist!

Mtl Tattoo is starting off the new year with a great guest artist. Joel Conroy will be doing a guest spot January 11th, 12th, and 13th. You can view his work at www.joelconroy.caTo make an appointment with him, call the shop @ 514-288-9767.I'm excited!

Fun day!

50 artist, 50 years!

Holy fuck kids!!!!!!!!!

Traditional flash!!!!!

Keeping busy!

Flash and t-shirts!!

Calgary Tattoo Convention 2010!!!

Acid Witch by COUGH

Mtl Tattoo is starting off the new year with a great guest artist. Joel Conroy will be doing a guest spot January 11th, 12th, and 13th. You can view his work at www.joelconroy.ca
To make an appointment with him, call the shop @ 514-288-9767.
I'm excited!