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05/09/2008
Phil Holt Art For Purchase

Phil Holt is the tattoo artist's tattooist. Tattooing for over 12 years professionally and in a variety of styles, he can take a Tonya-Harding-dressed-as-the-devil half sleeve and make it into a beautiful biomechanical work of art.

Recently, Phil put up a number of his fine art for sale online -- magical works, from his limited edition giclee dragon and monster prints to his breathtaking Original Sin original watercolor to my most favorite, the last of his enamel on steel angels. All can be purchased through his site except the watercolor, which is available through Canvas Los Angeles.

As Phil wrote on his blog in March, he and his family have had to move back to Tampa, Florida -- away from Skull & Sword in San Fran -- until he can sell his home (which he says is short of full scale foreclosure). Thus, by purchasing these stellar works of art, you'll also be supporting a member of the tattoo community caught in the midst of this housing crisis.

Grime is still keeping Phil's position at Skull & Sword open, while he currently works at his former ...

Prolific tattoo & graffiti artist, painter, writer and now sneaker designer Grime of Skull & Sword in SF has collaborated with Vans Syndicate 2007 on his own Spring 08 pack, which includes two pairs of Slip Ons and a Half Cab. Sneaker site Offthewall says the Grime Pack will launch very soon and won't stay on the shelves for long.

Following a post on Allen Tattoo, I witnessed three of Grime's own advance pairs get bought in a blitz on eBay, so be ready to snake the checkout line and get 'em when they drop.