Interests: Tattooing and getting tattooed, Art, speaking Japanese, Coffee, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, BMX, Friends, Family, Talkin' some silly shit, Eating sushi, Video games, Porn, Metal sculpture &; Wood sculpture, Painting, Music, Paintball, Movies.
Fav Music: Integrity is definitely my favorite band of all time, Ringworm( Clevo style), Sheer Terror( fuckin' dirty scumcore), Slapshot, Blood for Blood, Ringworm, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Negative Approach, Fear, Clash, Sick of it All, Exploited, No FX, Hot Water Music, Sparta, Alkaline Trio, Bosstones, Saves the Day,Face to Face, Jets to Brazil, Buried Alive, Melvins, Vision of Disorder, Lamb of God, Blatant Finger just to name a few.
Fav Flicks: I'm gonna nerd it up and say that Star Wars is one of my favorite movies ever, thanks to all those great toys we grew up with. Lord of the Rings is one of the best films ever made. I like alot of horror movies like Jacobs Ladder, Serpent and the Rainbow, the Ring, and Dracula, just to name few. The Exorcist is one of my favorites because it scared the shit out of me when I was a little kid. Hollywood Shuffle, Adam Sandler movies, Wedding Crashers, anything funny!!
Fav TV: Americas funniest home videos, TLC, History Channel, Headline News, Discovery Channel. Overall I really never have time to watch TV, movies are way better!!
I've been tattooing since 1991 and owned Stained Skin Studios for the last 13 years. I also organize the Hell City Tattoo Festival which has grown to be one of the industries favorite conventions. Be sure to swing by my site @ durbster.com to check out my tattooing and fine art!! Don't forget to check out the Hell City site @ hellcitytattoofest.com to see events and info on the industries favorite tattoo convention!! Most of the music on my page is from a punk band I was in around the mid 90's called Knumskull, I played bass and sang backup vocals! Wanna see more go to:::
I was born in Newark, Ohio on 12/28/72 and completed high school in 1991. I saturated myself in art classes in high school with dreams of attending art college. I was introduced to the world of tattooing through a family member, and abandoned the college dream to focus intensely on the art of tattooing. I was self-educated from the start, then was given the chance to work in a tattoo studio straight out of high school. I worked in Columbus for about a year before I decided to travel the country tattooing and settled down in California for a while. Having met Sailor Moses(RIP) I was given the invitation to move to Biloxi to learn more from Moses, which is where my tattooing really took off. In 1994 I moved back to Columbus and opened up Stained Skin, which went on to become a staple in the tattoo industry. In 1999 I opened Second Skin, which remains a top notch studio today. Stained Skin has had intensely talented tattoo artists work there over the years, giving me the opportunity to constantly grow and expand, meet new artists, and learn new techniques. I also enjoy oil and acrylic painting, wood and metal sculpture, and watercolor. I began receiving dozens of awards for my work and started to get my tattooing published in every major national and international tattoo magazine in 1994 and continue today. I have tattooed musicians like Ricky Rockett of Poison, Dicky Barret of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Coby Dick of Papa Roach, Trevor Keith of Face to Face, and numerous others. Having passed the torch of both Stained Skin Studios, I currently work at High Street Tattoo & also out of my private studio as well as tattooing on the road & various conventions around the world. Along with tattooing fulltime, I now organize and promote the Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio, which has grown to become one of the industry's favorite tattoo conventions. Be sure to check out all my other websites to see more!!
Just stopping by to say hi and thanks for the add. I really enjoy your artwork. You have nice, clean lines and great color. Great choice in music, by the way.
pinstripefreak
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 07:13
thanks for the add;)
chadgator
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 16:30
what the fuck is up with your browns and bengals.
xkevinx
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 14:43
he .i wanna come hang and watch ya tattoo sometime when is good for ya
tattooedjuliet
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 21:01
Saw you on The Works!
Nice to see Hell City on t.v. Even caught a glimpse of myself for a second. Look forward to seeing you at the Paradise show.
bombshelly74
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 13:30
droppin by to show some love...kisses and spankies!
2bigeyedfish
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 16:35
Thanks for the scoop on "The Works". It was exciting you and Columbus on TV and.....I learned a few things...
electriarnation
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 15:49
hey saw u on the history channel =P
2bigeyedfish
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 21:39
Thanks for the add, hope things are going well for the new studio
prettyink
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:26
hello doll..hope you have a fabulous week hun..xo
mcmillen
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 17:57
Hey man, never really got to thank you for having me at Hell City this year. My name's Christopher McMillen, I work with Scot Winskye at Ink Well in Ky. had an absolute blast and hope to do it again next year (we're still ecstatic over winning best booth by the way!) Just wanted to say thanx again!
brandonbond
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:01
this DVD set will be on sale for over 100 dollars OFF only for preorders!!!! ORDER yours NOW!
"The Whole Enchilada Vol 2" is a tattoo seminar instructional career DVD will be available at http://www.strangleholdmerch.com ONLY TO LICENCED TATTOO ARTISTS!
"The Whole Enchilada" is an incredible collection of motivational and professional information directly pertaining to all levels of a tattoo artist's career. This TWO *NEW* DISC DVD SET is being released by Brandon Bond and his Publishing Company STRANGLEHOLD PUBLICATIONS. It is Vol 2 of the series and contains 2 NEW DISCS overflowing with new information and concepts!
This DVD set also comes with the All or Nothing NEW PUBLICATIONS list!
"It is everything broken down into extreme simplicity, but is not intended for the lazy". - Brandon Bond
THANX 4 THE WARM WELCOME...REAL TIGHT WORK..INK=LIFE
chadgator
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 03:41
08 was the best con ever,cannot wait for 09 durb
wowiezowie
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 08:24
I've been real reaaaaaal good. Just moved up to PA with my boyfriend about a month ago. It's pretty nice and super close to Ohio so perhaps we can get a little rowdy in the near future, whadda ya say?
funnkymonkey
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 22:20
'Ello sexii... How are things going?
hit me up!
alissa
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:12
Bunches!
alissa
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 20:15
Love my bay-bay
pissedbitch
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 19:04
Can't wait for RED TREE TATTOO to open.. I'll be making an apt for sure! Love your work. take it easy
sweetsharon2
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:05
Just stopping by to admire you and your work, in that order!
wowiezowie
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 17:24
dont you give me the silent treatment mister
wowiezowie
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 15:04
Whats up durby durb?
samitat
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 02:56
Cheers.... Thanks 4 the add... your work kicks ass...
kibbles
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 16:26
sup man
triedntrueexpo
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 15:59
See ya there bud!
hartless
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:39
Heyy guy,how's life treatin ya..?
What's your wait lookin like to get tattooed??
Have a good day Suzee xvx
kibbles
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 11:42
dude i did my koi fish it is kick ass man i have to send you a pic i only did the outline but its still kicks ass
browneyedcarla
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 13:20
Thx for the add
chadgator
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 13:05
nice meeting you this weekend. kick ass show man, christ.
chadgator
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 10:50
2 daysssss
brandonbond
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 13:57
good luck this weekend bro.
kibbles
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:14
totally oh and before i forget ill give you that website cause i am actually putting music on it now
kibbles
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:51
hey durbster i am leaving thursday for ohio cause i dont have school friday and i am hagging around til monday as far as i know well se ya there l8er man
redmohican
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 19:40
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aaroth
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 23:25
Durb...your work is both amazing and inspiring. Awesome, bold colors...incredible designs. Wish I could make it to Hell City but looks like it may have to wait until next year. Keep up the great work!
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:51
