Caught in constant battle between the infinite wonder of the printing press and a singular uniqueness of the Tattoo. I’m Mike Ski, I am a Graphic Designer and Tattooer. I live in Philadelphia. Welcome! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21591252-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @nomoregalleries)http://www.nomoregalleries.com/<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzphg1fUZW1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzphg1fUZW1qg4nt3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzphg1fUZW1qg4nt3o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Printed Pieces arrived of the package I designed for the new Silverstein Record today. It felt pretty awesome. This is in stores now, get it.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17959902179http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17959902179Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:14:23 -0500Silversteingraphic DesignMike SkiAlbum Art<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzgd1o2LyT1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Injun Chief shirt I designed for Commonwealth Proper (and Aaron’s Tattoo) featured in the new issue of Maxim! Stoked.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17670845545http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17670845545Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:01:00 -0500MaximMike SkiCommonwealth ProperMerch Design<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzch25rl2P1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cute Weekend. Tattoo By Mike Ski.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17559391029http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17559391029Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:37:16 -0500Mike SkiTattooNeck Tats<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcgpi2Md01qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcgpi2Md01qg4nt3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcgpi2Md01qg4nt3o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Epic Journey into Large Scale. 5x7 foot Entrance way signage for 11th Floor Office at the Cira Center and 7 foot tall Laser Cut Acrylic “Hello” alongside Barn Wood Wall by Ben <a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/" target="_blank">Ben McBrien</a> of <a href="http://farmhausfurniture.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">FarmHaus</a>. Sincere thanks to Ben for his guidance, patience, and inspiration!</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17559111670http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17559111670Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:29:00 -0500Ben McBrienFarmhaus FurnitureLeadnomicsMike SkiShophouse DesignCira Center<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyxsjdCcDr1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My pieces (based on the art from the new <a href="http://www.hopelessrecords.com/silverstein/" target="_blank">Silverstein</a> record “Short Songs”) hanging in the Pink Noise Show last night at Parlor Gallery. Thanks again for having me! *20 x 20 prints on canvas.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17109981456http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/17109981456Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:21:00 -0500Mike SkiParlor GallerySilversteinArt Show<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq50zhnck1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq50zhnck1qg4nt3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thanks to the radical Parlor Gallery for inviting me to contribute to the Pink Noise show!</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16868958823http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16868958823Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:10 -0500Parlor GalleryMike SkiArt Shows<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq3lzebDE1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cover for Jane’s Addiction single “Underground” by Mike Ski.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16867859821http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16867859821Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:35 -0500Jane's AddictionAlbum ArtGraphic DesignMike Ski<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly68ghLTVS1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Evil Queen Calico Kitty. By Mike Ski.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16252999231http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16252999231Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:12:16 -0500Mike SkiTattooTattoos<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly28ov2hHj1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Shirt Design for Defeater by Mike Ski. Fun!</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16125631656http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/16125631656Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:26:55 -0500Mike SkiDefeaterMerch Design<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxt5uaku4P1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cute Saturday.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15846957038http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15846957038Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:46:57 -0500Hand TattoosTattooMike Ski<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxrb8c2TYB1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxrb8c2TYB1qg4nt3o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxrb8c2TYB1qg4nt3o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Introducing “Death Kites” Project By Mike Ski. </p> <p>Death Kites:  A modern form of snake oil which enables an individual to capture and remediate a personal fear, ailment, or positive goal through a representative image in a bloodletting ritual.  As a human-printmaking experience, an inkless tattoo allows one to apply an image to the body and ascribe it to paper in their own blood.  While the mark is temporary, the physical and emotional experience of the process empowers the individual in a ceremony of ownership over their hopes and/or fears.  </p> <p>Coming in 2012.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15790995268http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15790995268Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:48:00 -0500Death KitesMike Ski<a href="http://www.archdaily.com/182981/the-imbued-potential-of-vacant-land/">GroundPaper Project Featured on Arch Daily...</a>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15347887101http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15347887101Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:59:53 -0500Mike SkiKT ButterfieldGroundPaperArch DailyMuralismDesign PhiladelphiaNot A Vacant LotPhilly Playhouse<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx35lofpPs1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx35lofpPs1qg4nt3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Honored to have been invited to do the package design for the new Silverstein record. Equally stoked to have smashed an entire backline for the cover. Pre-Order a copy <a href="http://www.hopelessrecords.com/silverstein/" target="_blank">HERE.</a></p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15096363893http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15096363893Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:44:00 -0500Mike SkiAlbum CoversSilverstein<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx33rhZ9Bf1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx33rhZ9Bf1qg4nt3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Fun painting for a friend’s wife. Laser Cut Black Matte. Painting by Mike Ski. Happy New Year!</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15094594254http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/15094594254Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:04:28 -0500Mike SkiTattooWatercolor<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwttjjyrRY1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Anti-Flag Poster by Mike Ski. See them Euro-side.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14821641622http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14821641622Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:45:19 -0500Anti-FlagMike SkiTattoo<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwoi0kvNmK1qcrc7co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://geometricks.tumblr.com/post/14690611466/tattoo-by-mike-ski" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">geometricks</a>:</p> Illustration by Miss Van, Tattoo by Mike Ski. Thanks Chelsea!http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14699422450http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14699422450Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:56:45 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33698254" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Culmination of the Groundpaper project for Philly Playhouse/Design Philadelphia.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14310914233http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14310914233Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:50:28 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33603133?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14173695660http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/14173695660Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:39:51 -0500Mike SkiTattooCommonwealth Proper<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31915039" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/12605977080http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/12605977080Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:12:26 -0500Mike SkiKT ButterfieldNot a Vacant LotDesign PhiladelphiaMuralism<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltsniqOXXa1qg4nt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://farmhausfurniture.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Farmhaus Furniture</a> Logo in full effect. Photo by Ben McBrien. Logo By Mike Ski.</p>http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/12044066352http://www.nomoregalleries.com/post/12044066352Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:56:50 -0400farmhouse furniturewoodworkinglogo designMike SkiDIY