HST crew re-joins our friends at Bone Collector 2-9-11

Those of you familiar with the hunting and outdoor world may know the name Michael Waddell...For those of you that don't follow the world of hunting, Mr. Waddell is known as the Bone Collector.  He and his two buddies are privledged to hunt game all over the globe, he has the number one hunting show on cable, and he endorses everything from guns and bows to Bone Collector toothbrush holders!  We were lucky enough last year to be invited by mr. Waddell to the countries biggest sports and outdoor show in Harrisburg PA, where the HSt crew did free Bone Collector tattoos on their loyal fans!  We are proud to have been invited back this year, and we will be hitting the road tomorrow to bring this opportunity back to these great folks!  The studio will be open normal hours all weekend, with myself, Aj and Drew making the trip to Harrisburg...For any of you that are HST fans in the Harrisburg area, please join us at this amazing event!  Just like last year, we will be tattooing the BC logo FREE OF CHARGE!  so come see us if you can, and as always, thank you for your continued support of HST!!
One last thing, please log on to Columbusalive.com and vote for HST as your favorite studio!
http://www.columbusalive.com/live/content/special_sections/bestof/vote/index.html

BACK AT IT...News of the week 2-1-11

Happy February, I hope everyone likes ice!  I'm back at HST after a great hiatus and couldn't be more excited about all the goings on around the studio...First, I'd like to personally extend an invite to everyone to join Gunnar and the HST staff for Gunnars first art show since his return to Cbus...Gunnar will be presenting "Broken hearts and party hats" at the rivet gallery in the short north...The show is a collection of lovely paintings for the unloved and is a celebration of love lost...It will be unique and special, we hope to see everyone there!  In other news, We are currently in negotiation with the Bluestone music venue (formerly BOMA) and The other paper to bring you a unique st. Patricks day party that will include some lucky S.O.B. winning a trip to Ireland!  saty tuned for that, and as always, thanks for all your support, we hope to see you soon at HST!

Its Been a bit...News 1-26-11

As some of you know that have stopped in the studio this month, you may have noticed that I have not been there...I would like to personally thank my staff and all our wonderful clients for giving me the opportunity to take some much needed time away from the studio...You can look forward to seeing me back in full starting Feb. 1, and I hope to see all of you soon...In other news, it looks like the HST crew will be returning to Harrisburg PA, for our annual collaboration with the great Michael Waddel and the Bone collector brotherhood...For those not in the know, these guys are famous hunters, and they thank their fans by throwing a huge party and inviting the HST crew to do tattoos on all their fans!  what a great set of guys and a super good time!  So if you are in the Harrisburg area, stop by and see us, and get yourself a free tattoo, Feb 9-12!  Well, I guess thats all for this week, as always, thank you for making HST your premier Columbus tattoo destination, and we hope to see you soon for "the mark of distinction that lasts a lifetime"

IT'S A GIRL!!! HST is proud to announce our first female artist!!

After 5 years of being a boys club, HST is proud to announce our new addition...Please help us welcome Julie Whittaker to the HST staff!  Julie will be working part-time, by appointment only here at HST...Stay tuned for her contact info, so you can come get some great work from our talented new addition!

HOLIDAY BLOG!!!

Thanks to all that made it out to HST for the historical gallery retrospective... We had a great time presenting our rich tattoo history to Columbus!  special thanks to Rich T and Durb for all the help!

The holidays are upon us, so don't forget how much you will be loved for giving a gift certificate from your friends at HST!  tattoos are really the gift that will be remembered forever!  We are also still selling the limited edition HST pint glasses, $5 each, or 5 for 20... bottoms up!

HST will close at 4pm on Christmas eve, we will be closed Christmas day, and we will be closed New Years eve and New years day...We wish you all the best this holiday, and look forward to seeing you all in 2011!!

Want more info on some of HST's artists?  check out the crews personal websites to get an in depth look at the guys work, fine art and lives!
www.dustinhysell.com (dustin)
www.redcloverink.com(AJ)
www.theartofdrew.com(drew)

As always, I thank you for your continued support of HST!
Gio

A WEEK TILL THANKSGIVING....

November has gone fast!  We have some great things in store for the holiday season here at HST!  First, we say goodbye(again)  to Scott Santee and Cary Alderidge, they have left HST to take on their own venture, and we wish them all the best!  HST will be closed for thanksgiving, and we will close at three pm christmas eve, and we will be closed christmas day...We will also be closed new years eve and new years day....

  DECEMBER 4!  we are proud to have the Ohio tattoo historical society, and our great friend, Rich T bringing you a historical tattoo retrospective!  Vintage tattoo art, equipment and demonstrations, all during the Short Norths famous gallery hop!  Do not miss this one, it will be one of a kind!

As always, thanks for your continued support of HST, and we hope to see you all soon!

HST THANKS TO THOSE WHO SERVE!

A happy veterans day to all of those close to us at HST that serve our great country!  As a small thank you, until the end of the week, any active or retired military personnel will receive an extra 10% off our current military discount, bringing you to a full 20% off any tattoo over $100 from HST!  And don't forget to email me at gio@highstreettattoo.com and put your name in as my soldier of the month!  For those that don't know, I give away one free tattoo session a month to an active duty soldier! (a $500 dollar value!!) all you need to do is send me a pic of you in your gear, or on deployment, include your name and contact info, and I'll draw a name at the beginning of every month until you all come home...  Thank you again to all of those that keep us safe, and thanks for your support of HST!