The fine art of tattooists
Most tattoo artists paint, draw, sculpt or otherwise pursue fine art; their work tends to usually articulate similar themes in a similar style to that of their tattoo designs. But media other than skin and ink presents new challenges and possibilities. Here’s the work of some local favorites..

Leo Zuleta
of Spiral Tattoo

Mark Stopke
of Lucky Monkey Tattoo

Jeff Zuck
of Name Brand Tattoo

Adam Foreman
of Name Brand Tattoo

INTERVIEWS
The Buzzrats the fourth album breaks ground

COLUMNS
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The Manny Diaries Busted!
My Life in Ypsi: O.C.D Closet
Politics and You: Bill Clinton's My Life
Quidnunc

PLUS:
Found object of the Week
PublicEye You Belong to the City. You Belong to the Night.

Art:
Skin Art: Art of Tattooist
Street Art: Band Fliers and Posters
Train Art: Hobo Monikers

MUSIC
Get Bent: The Woggles Return to Michigan
Clocked In: The Buzzrats
Concert of Colors

(reviews)
The Beastie Boys
Dave Alvin
King Wilkie
The Beat Farmers
Jim Lauderdale

MOVIES
Watch Me Now: Thall Shall Not Kill... Except
Fahrenheit 9/11: at the Michigan
Sundance is not your friend