In 1955, most ten-year-old boys dreamed of growing up to be firemen or jet pilots. But young Don Ed Hardy had the wild idea of becoming a tattoo artist. He saw his calling in the mystical images of pierced hearts, flaming eyeballs and bloody skulls. After graduating from the San Francisco Art Institute, Hardy rejected a scholarship to Yale University to pursue his childhood obsession: tattoos. Today, he is revered as the godfather of modern tattooing as well as a respected painter, author and publisher. Hardy took tattoo imagery from the shadowy fringes into the bright lights of the fashion world. His signature has emblazoned clothing worn by Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger and been seen on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. ED HARDY: TATTOO THE WORLD is a trip through the phantasmagorical mind of this visionary artist, his phenomenal rise to cult icon and the evolution of his vibrant personal art.
J**T
Tattoo the World
This is a great video, very professional. It gives an in depth look at one of the greatest tattoo artists in the world. Hardy brings intellect and great artistic skill to his craft.I highly recommend this to anyone that has an interest or just curiosity about tattooing, it's an education.
M**T
First Rate!
Excellent portrait of an artist. Hardy goes back and forth throughout his life from the "high art" establishment world to the honky tonk world of the craft of tattooing. Inspiring as to how to live your life with integrity and also be commercially successful.
K**T
Great
If you're into tattoos you'll definitely enjoy this doc. It has lots of tattooing history and lots of great art. Ed Hardy was a true pioneer and helped popularize the art form.
O**?
great
watch this... learn... this man is very interesting... no he does not make tacky clothing- he is a tattooer & fine artist & super cool person~ worth a look~!
J**M
Five Stars
Great video.
M**S
Review by the author of Tales from the Old School of Tattooing
Ed Hardy is one of the true greats of tattooing and a living legend. This dvd charts the life of Ed Hardy and how he was influenced and steered towards tattooing. Ed Hardy is an artist that always understood and acknowledged tattooing as a folk art but really pushed tattooing to its limits, paving the way for the fantastic tattooing that is being done today. Those of us that have been in tattooing a long time, longer than when it became popular, already knew that Ed Hardy was on a special path bringing his art to the general public. Ed respected the art of tattooing and it's roots before him so much that he describes in his own words how he travelled to be tattooed by an almost blind eighty year old lady. This respect is deep in all old school tattooists. I wouldn't just recommend this dvd to the younger generation of tattooists, I would go as far as to say it is essential viewing, to understand the roots of modern tattooing and how and why it is enjoying its popularity today. I enjoyed all the old photos and footage described by Ed in his own words. The dvd has much bonus material making it exceptional value for money. Lyle Tuttle is on the dvd saying that an old friend of mine (Jeff Baker) still owes him for a tattoo, so that gave me a chuckle on a personal level. I also enjoyed the interview on the bonus material of Ed's son describing how tattooing is not just about the art (although that's obviously important) but it's about dealing with people, showmanship with a little bit of hustle, it was good to hear as I have been saying for a long time now the newer generation of tattooists are lacking in this side of tattooing. No collection is complete without this dvd buy it now!Sean Hobden Author of Tales from the Old School of Tattooing[...]
B**M
All about Ed Hardy
An interesting look at how the grandfather of modern tattooing got into the art. It's more of a look at Ed Hardy the person than the art of tattooing as a whole but still held my interest.
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