Summer Regrets

This summer, I've decided to spend all my money on plane tickets/music festival passes/hardwood floors. Hence, I had to make choices. I decided to skip the Black Keys concerts in Ottawa/Quebec City/Montreal. I was at peace with my decision: "I'll get to see them the next time they visit", I thought.

But then, I see the limited edition poster that is sold exclusively at their Montreal concert tonight and it feels like pouring salt on an open wound.

How bad ass is this?
I'm so jealous of the lucky concert-goers who'll get to score this work of art.

Montreal, Quebec - by Mike Munter

I'm attaching other limited edition posters. The Black Keys have been releasing a different one for each leg of their current tour.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - by Tyle Stout

Paris, France - by Malleus Art Rock Lab

St.Paul, Minnesota - by Dan Black

Mesa, Arizona - by Rhys Cooper

Edmonton, Alberta - by Kevin Tong

Bonnaroo Music Festival, Tennessee - by Ken Taylor

Great initiative! Another reason why they rock!

Rooted in Tradition

I've always been fascinated by the symbolism used in different cultures.

I like how peoples use everyday objects or some components of the flora and fauna to represent mindsets that are meaningful to them or to reminisce about the events or the individuals who impacted their lives significantly. That explains why half of the electives that I took at Concordia while pursuing my Commerce degree were related to religious studies!

Hence, it's no surprise that I am naturally drawn to traditional tattoos.

I like the stories behind their symbolism, as well as the heritage that is associated with this form of body art. I also enjoy understanding where those symbols come from, as they were used over time by members of a subculture to express a particular lifestyle or state of mind inherent to that community.

Here's today's selection. All pictures from WeHeartIt

I <3 Nautical Themes.
So much.











Tattoos inspired by la Santa Muerte are also among my favourites.
I appreciate the dichotomy in their execution: bold colours and exuberant style opposed to macabre skulls and bones.