Tattoo Parlour Het Ruyterhuis goes Serbia again. This year Ben will be tattooing at Exit Festival, 10 - 14 July. Check out this article announcing the crew he will work with.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Noyz Narcos video 'Alfa Alfa' shot at the parlour
Italian MC Noyz Narcos shot his video for 'Alfa Alfa' in Amsterdam and came by the parlour to do a tattoo on Ben.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
For all those who didn't understand: Eric Blair
Eric Blair has been with us for half a year now. His career is a story worth telling.
Eric first got tattooed in 1984 at the age of eighteen. By the time he was twenty he was hooked and started getting a whole back piece and sleeves from his future tattoo master, Greg James. Since then Eric has travelled all over the world collecting pieces from some of the best artists, completing his body suit.
He started tattooing as an apprentice, with Robert Benedetti and Greg James, at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood, one of the oldest most reputable shops in Los Angeles.
After three months of tattooing, a guy named Lesane Parish Crooks came into the parlour and asked Eric to do a tattoo on him. Twenty four year old Eric Blair tattooed the letters Thug Life on his belly. Three years later the guy came back, he called himself a rap artist going by the name of Tupac Shakur. Eric later also tattooed Notorious on his forearm.
In the following years many celebrities came into the Sunset Strip to get tattooed. Eric's list of clients holds big names such as Angelina Jolie (lower back), Jack Osborne (unfinished back piece), Robbie Williams, and legendary hip hop artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Flava Flav, Melly Mel, Coolio and Vanilla Ice.
One of his most favorite tattoos was the letter K on Courtney Love, representing her love for Kurt Cobain, shortly before he died.
Eric has been tattooing at conventions in the US, Japan, Amsterdam and many other cities. After fourteen years of working at the Sunset Strip Tattoo he left to work at Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Social Club for two years. After that he decided to open his own tattoo parlour. Subculture Tattoo, in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, which opened up in October 2005.
It was recently sold to Greg James, and is now "Tattoos Deluxe".
Eric was born and raised in California. However he has great love for his adopted city, Amsterdam. He is inspired by Dutch artists such as Gerrit Dou and Johannes Vermeer. Major tattoo influences would be Greg James, Robert Benedetti, Dana Brunson and many Japanese masters.
Eric truly has a remarkable story, we are proud to be able to tell it. Since June 2012 he has been working at Tattoo parlour Het Ruyterhuis. For his recent work take a look at his gallery. Eric works at the parlour thursday till sunday.
Eric first got tattooed in 1984 at the age of eighteen. By the time he was twenty he was hooked and started getting a whole back piece and sleeves from his future tattoo master, Greg James. Since then Eric has travelled all over the world collecting pieces from some of the best artists, completing his body suit.
He started tattooing as an apprentice, with Robert Benedetti and Greg James, at Sunset Strip Tattoo in Hollywood, one of the oldest most reputable shops in Los Angeles.
After three months of tattooing, a guy named Lesane Parish Crooks came into the parlour and asked Eric to do a tattoo on him. Twenty four year old Eric Blair tattooed the letters Thug Life on his belly. Three years later the guy came back, he called himself a rap artist going by the name of Tupac Shakur. Eric later also tattooed Notorious on his forearm.
In the following years many celebrities came into the Sunset Strip to get tattooed. Eric's list of clients holds big names such as Angelina Jolie (lower back), Jack Osborne (unfinished back piece), Robbie Williams, and legendary hip hop artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Flava Flav, Melly Mel, Coolio and Vanilla Ice.
One of his most favorite tattoos was the letter K on Courtney Love, representing her love for Kurt Cobain, shortly before he died.
Eric has been tattooing at conventions in the US, Japan, Amsterdam and many other cities. After fourteen years of working at the Sunset Strip Tattoo he left to work at Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Social Club for two years. After that he decided to open his own tattoo parlour. Subculture Tattoo, in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, which opened up in October 2005.
It was recently sold to Greg James, and is now "Tattoos Deluxe".
Eric was born and raised in California. However he has great love for his adopted city, Amsterdam. He is inspired by Dutch artists such as Gerrit Dou and Johannes Vermeer. Major tattoo influences would be Greg James, Robert Benedetti, Dana Brunson and many Japanese masters.
Eric truly has a remarkable story, we are proud to be able to tell it. Since June 2012 he has been working at Tattoo parlour Het Ruyterhuis. For his recent work take a look at his gallery. Eric works at the parlour thursday till sunday.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Donker Collective hosts the first 'Het Kunstenaarsbal'
This weekend Donker Collective hosts the first 'Het Kunstenaarsbal' ever. This video was made with the intention to raise €3.250 euros to make it happen. Guess what, they did!
Over twenty painters, writers, actors and other artists will show their (live) art. Next to partners in crime Hotmamahot and big guys such as Peter Klashorst, Ben de Boef will also exposition. For more information, check the event.
Over twenty painters, writers, actors and other artists will show their (live) art. Next to partners in crime Hotmamahot and big guys such as Peter Klashorst, Ben de Boef will also exposition. For more information, check the event.
Het Kunstenaarsbal 2013
5 & 6 april
Nachtlab Overhoeks
Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Koray Onder joined the team
The team has a new collegue, Koray Onder was born in Germany and raised in Istanbul. While travelling he worked in Turkey and Florida. With over six years of experience he specializes in portraits, cover ups and realistic tattooing.
Take a look at his gallery here. Come by the parlour and have a face-to-face talk about your plans. You can also send your email to korayonder@hetruyterhuis.com or call the parlour.
Take a look at his gallery here. Come by the parlour and have a face-to-face talk about your plans. You can also send your email to korayonder@hetruyterhuis.com or call the parlour.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Jenever, hip hop & tattoos
I would like to thank first and foremost Malvin Wix and the complete Ludwig team, the bar suited perfect as an intimite place to celebrate the anniversary. DJ Troubled Rebel (Hotmamahot) and Sonno (Jungle by Night) started the evening with some vinyl hip hop. Followed by Willy Party and Dijkie and their catchy hits. After a few bottles of champagne we handed over the mic to MC Dlipps, his energy made the crowd warm for the next performances. Starting with Dret & Krulle who performed new tracks, the boys supported the next act. Zwart Licht made the people jump, after a few minutes so many glasses were broken, the bar had to switch to plastic cups. This energetic line up had to be followed up by a DJ who can make the girls go dance; Fanny West.
I decided the night should end big, so I asked Bobby 6 Killers & Karimooo
(50 Hurtz/Vage Gasten) to finish with some dubstep. Thanks everybody that took the time to dress up, drink and dance.
Special love to Bobbie and Marlis for their organising skills.
More photo's see the album of the anniversary party.
I decided the night should end big, so I asked Bobby 6 Killers & Karimooo
(50 Hurtz/Vage Gasten) to finish with some dubstep. Thanks everybody that took the time to dress up, drink and dance.
Special love to Bobbie and Marlis for their organising skills.
More photo's see the album of the anniversary party.
Photography by Raymond van Mil
Monday, January 7, 2013
Ben de Boef's 1 Year Anniversary Tattoo parlour Het Ruyterhuis
With this rich history, the building was exactly what Ben was looking for. He opened up his tattoo parlour, specialized in old skool sailor tattooing.
Accompanied by his Californian collegue Eric Blair, Het Ruyterhuis has been up and running for a year. The parlour has already seen two expositions, worked perfect as a filmlocation for tv programs 'The Face' (RTL) and 'Alles is Liefde' (SBS) and suited as decor for many other projects.
Meanwhile Ben de Boef has not only been tattooing. After associating with big enterprises such as Tommy Hilfiger, Q Dance and the Amsterdam Fashion Week he can proudly say he worked hard this year.
All of this said, now it's the time to celebrate a year of blood, sweat and tears.
Hereby we present the first official anniversary.
BEN DE BOEF'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TATTOO PARLOUR HET RUYTERHUIS
SATURDAY 26th JANUARY 2013
22:00 - 04:00
LUDWIG AMSTERDAM (Reguliersdwarsstraat 37)
Free entrance
ZWART LICHT
DRET & KRULLE
FANNY WEST
BOBBY 6 KILLERS & KARIMOOO (50 HURTZ)
HOTMAMAHOT SOUNDSYSTEM
WILLY PARTY & DIJKIE
Sponsored by: BEN DE BOEF, BOLS GENEVERS, HOTMAMAHOT
See Facebook event
22:00 - 04:00
LUDWIG AMSTERDAM (Reguliersdwarsstraat 37)
Free entrance
ZWART LICHT
DRET & KRULLE
FANNY WEST
BOBBY 6 KILLERS & KARIMOOO (50 HURTZ)
HOTMAMAHOT SOUNDSYSTEM
WILLY PARTY & DIJKIE
Sponsored by: BEN DE BOEF, BOLS GENEVERS, HOTMAMAHOT
See Facebook event
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