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[VIDEO] This Inspiring 60-Year-Old Local Sells Her "Child-Like" Art to Brooklyn Tattoo Studios

2021-02-19T12:00:00-05:00

Picasso said that he spent his entire adult life trying to relearn how to draw like a child. She just does it naturally.

If You Know Me Is To Love Me is another fascinating mini-documentary from one of our favorite local filmmakers Nico Heller that profiles a 60-year-old artist that sells her drawings to Brooklyn tattoo shops and artists. Based on the popularity of her art, one shop owner has held a solo art show featuring her work. Learn all about Boyce, her work, and the show in the short 10-minute documentary.

Stephanie Boyce has been drawing all her life. Addiction, poverty and mental illness caused many road blocks on her journey, but at 60 years old she is having her fist art show. Stephanie has become a staple within the Brooklyn Tattoo community over the past 6 years ever since meeting prolific tattoo artist and business owner, Mark Cross. What started as Stephanie selling drawings to Mark and his employee’s has turned into an incredible friendship. Over the years, Mark has collected over 1,000 Stephanie Boyce originals and has given several tattoos with Stephanie’s designs. On June 28th, 2019, Mark decided to give her a solo show at his Williamsburg gallery, Muddguts.

Up next, check out some of Heller's other profile films: Tiger Hood and Big Mike Takes Lunch.

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[WATCH] This Inspiring 60-Year-Old Local Sells Her "Child-Like" Art to Brooklyn Tattoo Studios

2019-07-16T11:00:00-04:00

Picasso said that he spent his entire adult life trying to relearn how to draw like a child. She just does it naturally.

Stephanie Boyce has been drawing all her life. Addiction, poverty and mental illness caused many road blocks on her journey, but at 60 years old she is having her fist art show. Stephanie has become a staple within the Brooklyn Tattoo community over the past 6 years ever since meeting prolific tattoo artist and business owner, Mark Cross. What started as Stephanie selling drawings to Mark and his employee’s has turned into an incredible friendship. Over the years, Mark has collected over 1,000 Stephanie Boyce originals and has given several tattoos with Stephanie’s designs. On June 28th, 2019, Mark decided to give her a solo show at his Williamsburg gallery, Muddguts.

Up next, check out some of Heller's other profile films: Tiger Hood and Big Mike Takes Lunch.

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Lucky, a New Documentary Following a Homeless Mother Masked in Tattoos Trying to Survive on the City Streets

2015-11-21T08:31:23-05:00

Lucky is a new documentary from director and journalist Laura Checkoway that follows a homeless mother and her son living on the streets of New York City over the course of 6 years.

Masked in tattoos and armed with an indomitable spirit, Lucky Torres has forged a path all her own. Spanning five years, this intimate survival story delves deep into the fringes of NYC to reveal a life etched in wounds, longing, resilience and dreams. Lucky Torres masks a lifetime of abuse and abandonment behind an angry, tattooed exterior. Growing up in foster care, Lucky and her sister Fantasy have been searching for stability all their lives. While her sister has settled down, Lucky still hasn't found her way. But despite being homeless, unemployed and a single mother, jumping from girlfriend to girlfriend, the compelling Lucky still dreams of true love and success.

The film will be released on December 8th by Virgil Films on all digital platforms, so definitely check it out for an in-depth look at what life looks like on the City streets.

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Luke Wessman of Wooster Street Social Club Discusses Tattoos and Travel with The Coveteur

2015-02-26T11:16:20-05:00

The Coveteur is an online lifestyle, fashion and culture magazine that explores global street stars and tastemakers. Recently they sat down with Luke Wessman, a well-known tattoo artist and owner of Wooster Street Social Club, one of the best tattoo parlors in the City. Check out the accompanying article for more info on Wessman and his SoHo social club.

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