Hart and Huntington

NO PLAIN TATTOOAt the ripe age of 20, Thomas Pendelton began
CASINO ROYALEan apprenticeship with the world famous, Bert
WHO ARE THESE GUYS?Grimm?s tattoo parlor under the wing of well
MORE THAN SKIN DEEPknown artist, Rick Walters. From their he as
BANKER'S HOURSworked in several of the most popular and
OPEN PALMSrespected shops in the industry, including - Kari
THE ARTISTSBarba's Outer Limits and Erick Maaske's Classic
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS?Tattoo.
CASINO ROYALEBEN CORN
The Palms Casino, made famous by MTV's RealBen Corn has been doing this for more than
World, is now home to the Hart & Harringtonseven years now, he got his start apprenticing
Tattoo Company. The shop opened on Februarywith Roger Blankenship at Almost Brothers
25th with performances by Good Charlotte andTattoo shop. Since then he has been with Big
Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys. The eventBear Tattoo and Body Graphics. He specializes in
was earmarked by a fashion show featuringbold Japanese tattoos and has had the privilege of
designs from Jaime Pressly. This is the first time atattooing several celebrities and professional
Las Vegas casino has housed a tattoo parlor andathletes with taste for his style.
is the first official location of Hart & Huntington.CLARK NORTH
WHO ARE THESE GUYS?Clark has been through some tough times during
Who are Hart & Huntington anyway? Well thehis career, in the space of about three weeks his
idea falls to a masterminding venture with Palmsmother passed away and he lost his left eye.
owner, George Maloof and a couple guys with theEmerging from the trauma with gray hair he is
last names of Hart and Huntington. Carey Hart isnow continuing his life long art of decorating the
an extreme sports freestyle motocross legendbody's largest organism with intricate style and
and John Huntington is one of the country'sdesign.
premier nightclub promoters. Huntington isBIG E
responsible for creating big parties, including twoEric Pele is Big E. He's known for his bold tattoos,
of the largest in the country - Club Rubber andboth in color and black and grey. His ready made
the Pimp ?n Ho Costume Ball.designs, known as "flash" are extremely popular
MORE THAN SKIN DEEPchoices. His melting Superman logo is sure to gain
Behind the scenes, the tattoo company has threeyou some attention. If you're looking for
state-of-the-art tattoo stations. Guests are freesomething cool, then Big E is your guy.
to choose from the "flash" (pre-drawn artwork on"Art is a very personal thing. It's ultimately up to
the walls) or they can customize their owneach individual to express his or her personality on
designs to fit their personalities. A private guesttheir body, I just help bring what's in someone's
station for VIPs is also available. The entire placemind out for the world to see!" - Eric Pele
feels like a lounge complete with antiqueDEJAH NOT A DJ
leather-covered walls, a custom surround soundDejah studied with Jason Grant at Trust Tattoo in
stereo system and luxurious seating. Djs areArizona and has been at this for over half a
regularly featured in the shop as are some of thedecade. She's worked for O.C. Ink, Sick &
countries premier tattoo artists.Twisted and Skinworks. Certified to do
BANKER'S HOURSpermanent cosmetics under Susan Church, Dejah
Casino banker's hours that is. You can get a Hartis also a master in color and realism with her
& Huntington tat between the hours of noon andwork.
midnight Sunday through Wednesday. Noon and 3LACEY
AM, Thursday through Saturday.Even though her mother and grandmother are
OPEN PALMSboth artists, 28 year old Lacey came into
The Palms Casino is heralded as one of Lastattooing more from the lifestyle cultural angle. It
Vegas? hippest resorts. A 95,000 square footwas a kind of retaliation and liberation from her
casino, spa, salon and 14-theatre Cineplex are juststodgy upbringing in a small Utah town. For her
part of the $265 million dollar resort. A lavish,tattooing is a creative and holistic endeavor. As
"Mad Max - Beyond Thunderdome" styled nightshe says, "A blending of some physical pain with
club dubbed, Rain in the Desert or just Rain forthe desire of your soul to be permanently
those in the know, boasts a dance floor withmarked, along with some mental control, makes
shooting fire. The Skin Pool Lounge gives youyou feel very alive".
more than one reason to take a break from theINK?D
gambling and the Ghostbar on the roof will giveAE now runs a hidden camera at the shop, called
you the swankiest view Las Vegas has to offer."Ink'd". A reality show that records conversations
QUIVERING HANDS WANT TO KNOW: THE TATbetween the customers and artists as well as
ARTISTS AS FOLLOWS?documenting the ongoing dramas with the staff
THOMAS PENDELTONoperating Hart & Harrington Tattoo Company.