Larsons Creative Concepts

We've moved

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:52:00 +0000

Yes, that's right ... the blog has moved. Please visit us now on the blog section of our good old www.larsonairbrushing.com site.

Mini Truckin' Feature

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:26:00 +0000

Make sure you don't miss the November issue of Mini Truckin' . Our friend and customer, Shawn, has a feature for his truck in the magazine. Jon had the pleasure of building the dash, custom council, headliner, carpet, door panels and working on a custom stereo box. It's pretty sweet!

semi with real flames

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:37:00 +0000

Jon got the chance to airbrush some realistic flames on a semi awhile back. Now this week he finally got the chance to see the whole semi sporting the flames.

colorful memorial

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:07:00 +0000

I'm sorry ... no disrespect intended for the black & gray ... but I just think nothing beats a great full-colored tattoo. So no big surprise that I think this tattoo rocks.

Alyssa's tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:07:00 +0000

Pink Heals Tour 2010 & Old School Bike by Jon

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:08:00 +0000

cover-up tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:47:00 +0000

Jon just finished up the second session on this cover-up arm piece. But the kicker is, I took this photo and I had no idea it was a cover up until the customer reminded me. Sweet job.

Loser helmet for Hog Wild for a Cure

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Jon finished pinstriping the Loser Machine helmet for the Hog Wild for a Cure drawing that will be held next Saturday at Grillfest in downtown Mandan. Have you got your raffle ticket yet? Who knows, maybe you'll win the Harley ... or at least a tattoo with Larsons!

good livin tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:04:00 +0000

A little shout out for Adam ... and a good example of Jon's script tattoos.

Larsons beer coasters

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:46:00 +0000

Today it's 100 degrees in Bismarck. Too dang hot to do much of anything ... anything that is except have a ice cold beer. And an ice cold beer at Space Aliens ... on a Larsons Creative Concepts coaster ... that is a perfect end to a hot day!

what your deposit gets

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:44:00 +0000

Jon has a ton of tattoos in progress. So rather than leave the blog stagnant, I thought I'd treat you all to a little preview ... sketchbook style. You see when a customer pays the $40 deposit they not only get to reserve their appointment time with Jon. They also get a bonified, customized tattoo drawn up just for them. We believe tattoos are personal. Who wants a piece of flash that means nothing on their body forever? Not me! So sketches are done to make sure everyone is on the same page BEFORE it becomes permanent.

So here's the preview of some recent work ...

another carburetor tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000

Our friend, Ryan, came back to the shop yesterday to fill his other forearm with more carburetor diagrams. Looks good!

seven toddlers and one float :: parade recap

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:03:00 +0000

Do you know any two-year-olds who stay focused on one task for five hours? … Didn’t think so. But none-the-less that is exactly what we attempted to do during last Sunday’s 4th of July parade.

Again this year Jon and I tried to prove family and tattoos go together by putting seven young children (and one very little baby) in our 4th of July float. It proved a little tougher the second time around.

Last year, when we participated in the parade, the start time was two hours earlier (darn Sunday church) and most of the kids couldn’t walk. The difference this year meant that by the time we left the park to start the parade it was all of kids’ nap time, and they didn’t ride in their custom wagons that Jon and I spent a week solid toiling over.

But despite those negatives, it was still a great time!

It’s fun to get out and show that our family-owned business is just that, family owned and family focused. It is amazing how many hours these dads put into building personalize wagons for their kids. And, it’s fun to take something as alternative as a tattoo shop and show its softer (though still cool) side. After all, most tattoos are about family and very personal.

wagon preview

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:21:00 +0000

We're working hard this weekend to get ready for the Mandan 4th of July Parade. Here's a little sneak peek ...

motorcycle tins

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:46:00 +0000

Jon finished airbrushing these tins for a POW themed bike. I'm a big fan of these pieces. Now of course you'd be right to point out that I'm probably a big fan of most of Jon's work. But I'm really impressed with these. The customer brought in reference pictures of each of these designs. I've got to say, sometimes a customer knowing exactly what they want can be limiting, but in this case Jon really rose to the challenge. He added such vibrant color to the designs. Anyway ... enough gushing. Like I said, I'm a fan.

waterfowl tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:28:00 +0000

Jon just did this shoulder waterfowl tattoo. Thanks for choosing Jon and Larsons Creative Concepts for your tattoo.

another portrait of mom

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:39:00 +0000

Jon did another portait of a customer's mom last week. This seems to be an understandably popular tattoo to get.

shop photo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:54:00 +0000

I decided long ago I wanted a cool family photo to put up in the shop, being we are after all a family business. So recently we enlisted the talent of Otis & James photography out of Minot, and got some photos taken. Somehow they are talented enough that even Jon and I look pretty good. Not our usual worn-out selves.

tag, you're it

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:06:00 +0000

There is some crazy talent on display in our shop right now ... and for once it's not Jon's! Our buddy, Grant, is an incredible graffiti artist. This week he is adding his work to one whole wall of the shop. It is just to awesome for words. Here's a sneak preview.

new tattoos

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:29:00 +0000

We've got some fresh ink flowing out of the tattoo shop. This week, Jon did this rib tattoo of the serenity prayer. (What's with all the rib tattoos? Don't you guy realize they seriously hurt!) He also took an existing cross on a woman's forearm and added a whole ton of interest to the piece. And these are just two of this week's projects! Man, it's been busy.

family ankle tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:15:00 +0000

jester tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:28:00 +0000

Jon is still rocking the color tattoos. He did this calf piece just a little bit ago. Man, I just love a tattoo jam-packed with color.

freedom riders bike show

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:32:00 +0000

We're hanging out today at the Freedom Riders bike show at the Ramkota in Bismarck. Larsons and Gasoline Magazine are together in one booth (what could be better?!). Stop by and register to win this cool bike helmet that will be given away Sunday at the show.

Plus check out the Harley that will be raffled off this summer by Gasoline Magazine.

hip tattoo :: flower & script

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:27:00 +0000

Jon just finished this tattoo yesterday. This was her first tattoo, high up on her hip. Congratulations on your new ink!

thunderbird interior

noreply@blogger.com (Amber Larson) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Yeah, it's finished! One gorgeous car and it now has one very nice interior. Jon did everything in this car, carpet, custom seats, fiberglass speaker box, trunk, custom door panels, kick panels, center council. Jon's happy to have it done, but I'll be sad to see this beauty leaving our home and heading back down the road.