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Will you come and visit my website and leave a message in the guest book? I’d love to hear from you and get your thoughts on my approach to celebrating diversity. CLICK THE LINK, LOVELY PEOPLE: http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Guest-Book.html

DIVERSITY SPECIALISTS IN THE UK

WHAT WE DO
Equality and Diversity Training &
Transformational Culture Change

HOW WE DO IT
Engaging, Enjoyable and Interactive Workshops
Keynote Speakers

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?
Academic – Primary, Secondary, FE, HE and Performing Arts Providers
Corporate Clients
Small Business Owners

Introduction

NBI Associates are an inclusion-focussed specialist training company with a reputation for providing organisations with the tools to achieve meaningful and lasting cultural change.

We cater for Corporate and Academic clients and tailor our provision to ensure that your unique requirements are fulfilled. We build strong and effective relationships with each client company and provide consultative support to identify opportunities, interventions, and initiatives for improvement. Through principled and practical leadership, we collaboratively decide upon and develop common goals and guide clients and their staff towards the shared-ownership and realisation of an agreed vision which will ultimately and organically nurture and drive key business outcomes.

Delivering Transformational Culture Change

Our role is to ease the journey towards successful new ways of working by considering the wider impact of change initiatives upon the organization and all key stakeholders.

We collaboratively plan and carefully build the proper foundations, ensuring that change is implemented smoothly and with lasting benefits.
We support organisations in identifying and recruiting influential change leaders, building and communicating a shared vision, and advise on how to effectively remove obstacles to securing that vision.

Throughout the change process, we specialise in creating quick wins, and build upon this momentum to make the desired changes a more lasting part of organizational culture.

We are able to quickly assess and act upon the needs of each client, in line with current professional and educational practice, and deliver cost and time effective strategies and solutions which meet specific measurable targets.

We are dedicated to providing a safe, trusting and nurturing relationship-based environment where participants are encouraged to share knowledge, insight and vision and to interdependently set team objectives.

The beneficial impact of NBI is far reaching and profound in that, when individual self-concept is improved and collective habits, attitudes, beliefs and expectations are understood, organizational potential is enhanced on every level.

Let us assist you in building an inclusive, creative, dynamic and profitable community.

TRANSFORMATIONAL CULTURAL CHANGE IN DETAIL

Equality and Diversity Training

THE HOPE PROGRAM

Delivering Diversity – Enhancing Equality

An accessible, interactive and inclusive program which is suitable for both staff and students within any educational environment.

The HOPE Program offers opportunities for staff and students to explore and celebrate their own uniqueness and is invaluable in that it can create a forum for the development of real and measurable cultural enhancement in terms of recruitment, retention, achievement and progression.

This program uses, as a starting point, the Equality Act 2010, and ensures that all members of your community gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of creating a safe and respectful space for everyone within your community.

The aims of this program are to:
Encourage a sense of community amongst the student body
Cover key concepts in a fast-paced, fun and interactive way
Ensure a standardised delivery of diversity education.
Offer strategies for embedding E & D into lesson planning

There is great potential for flexible delivery through interactive arts activities and, although suitable for all age groups, the program will be tailored to suit specific learners.

Engaging, Enjoyable and Interactive Workshops

Personal and professional development workshops utilizing Cognitive Behavioural and Performing Arts strategies.

These programs are an engaging, enjoyable, interactive and effective means to personal, professional AND organizational GROWTH and TRANSFORMATION.

Participants explore the origin of BELIEFS, challenge their accuracy, redefine those which create limiting THOUGHTS and learn strategies to make CHOICES to say and do only those things which bring themselves and others closer to emotional, intellectual, spiritual and professional fulfilment.

Use the links here to find information relevant to your needs:

BUSINESSES
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
PERFORMING ARTS PROVIDERS
INDIVIDUALS

Keynote Speakers on topics including:

UNDERSTANDING EQUALITY LEGISLATION
EMBEDDING EQUALITY & DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
IMPROVING RETENTION
DEVELOPING INTERDEPENDENCE
GIVING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK
CRACKING CONFIDENCE

More information here – MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING

NEWS
OTHER INITIATIVES

INVITATION TO “GIVE ‘EM HOPE”

INCLUSIVE CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND PROMOTE LIVING LIFE UNLIMITED BY LABELS

I’m hoping that you’ll share your inspiring and positive energy with the world through my Give ‘em Hope Campaign; an inspirational online video initiative to inspire and uplift those who feel marginalised or isolated. We exist to bring hope to those who need it most.

The purpose of the campaign is to encourage the benefits of living authentically. We should not be limited by labels that are imposed by others, if these labels are negative and wrong; especially when it comes to stereotyping and when the result may be lowered self-esteem and a possible impact upon an individuals ability to fulfil their personal potential.

Make us a video or write about this. Your story or your video can have such an impact and would be a welcomed addition to this campaign. Here is a link to the fb group for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiveEmHope/

ARENT WE ALL SINNERS? GIVE ‘EM HOPE CAMPAIGN

SOME SIN MORE THAN OTHERS…

You are not a sinner – your life is as valuable and as god-given as any life. God doesn’t make mistakes and just because heterosexuals “appear” to be in the majority, that doesn’t make them God’s appointed representatives on earth and the only model of humanity.

We are not here to judge or be judged by any characteristic that labels us as in a minority and I’m sure that, like me, you do many more “Christian” things to better the lives of others than the so-called Christians who knock on my door to tell me that theirs is the way to the truth and the light.

I was busy organising an AIDS charity event last time they came knocking and had spent much of the previous day supporting a suicidal teenager, for example.

It didn’t matter to them that my street is full of the entire catalogue of religious beliefs and non-believers, they were on a mission to convert and convince us all that our lives were wrong. I’m all for “Love thy neighbour” but let’s love him as he is.

Using the term sin to describe my life, based on one characteristic, is limiting and dangerous. Worse of all, taking that word and believing it to be true, is when most damage is done to our self-esteem.

So, you, me, and all the others who have been labelled this way, by a follower of a book written many years ago and misinterpreted by millions of illiterates, should stop and think about what humanity should be about and forget the dogma-based bigotry that has been designed to control and suppress for far too long.

Taking the mangled “word of God” and using it as a tool to oppress and control; THAT is the deadliest sin of all.

Delivering RESPECT – Diversity in Education

I am currently delivering a cultural enhancement initiative at a college in the UK.

Called, the RESPECT CAMPAIGN, and initially a training program aimed at facilitating understanding of the Equality Act 2010, so that students develop an awareness of all 9 protected characteristics (disability, race, sexual orientation, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex and age), the initiative looks at how discriminatory behaviour towards anyone who holds one or more of these, and that means anyone, is unacceptable.

The Equality Act has brought together a range of separate laws which previously covered areas such as disability and race and has created a balanced and fair approach to how discrimination is viewed and responded to within law.

There is an obligation for service providers, including educational institutions, to comply with this legislation and train staff on equality and diversity issues.

The training was aimed at students to encourage more respectful behaviour towards others, within and outside the classroom, but, in order to do this, the tutors themselves have had to attend a variety of workshop sessions.

There is a tangible cultural shift and particular interest from certain staff and students who understand the relevance and importance of such training.

Recently, I’ve been invited to some lessons where students have asked more about the reasons for the RESPECT CAMPAIGN and they have wanted to know of any challenges and successes.

Two questions are below – more will follow in future blogs on this subject.

Question: Do you find it harder to implement the respect campaign within the vocational courses such as construction and mechanics?

Answer: Vocational courses, particularly those you mention, may have been more challenging potentially, or that may have been the assumption. By assuming this we may have been stereotyping these students as a group who share the historically sexist, perhaps homophobic, attitudes of a male dominated industry. Interestingly, it has been found that people of this generation are more open to diversity and this includes the students on these courses. Not all, of course, but many have a better understanding of and awareness of social inequality and for those who hold prejudiced views there has been an opportunity for them to express these and hear other views. Ultimately, we learn from others and the tutors have been a key part in delivering the training in a way which facilitates safe and open discussion.

Question: Are certain areas of the respect campaign more sucessful than others?

Answer: we structured the training in a way which allowed tutors time to build towards the more challenging parts, or less well understood parts, so that they had the confidence to find their own feet in how they approach the different topics. By giving tutors the resources, handbooks, power points, handouts and training in advance and by emphasising that their role is to facilitate, not teach, and to always remain unbiased, the tutors have no need to be experts themselves. Each issue, topic, is equally important and the students are only to know how prejudice of any form is unacceptable – in relation to how they behave in college and the workplace. We can’t change beliefs, but we can reinforce a better awareness that certain behaviours are not correct.

For more info email DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

DON’T TOLERATE; CELEBRATE

Why just tolerate, when you have the opportunity to CELEBRATE?! Learn about others and embrace the differences. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiveEmHope/

INVITATION TO “GIVE ‘EM HOPE”: Hi there. I’m hoping that you’ll share your inspiring and positive energy with the world through my Give ‘em Hope Campaign. The Give ‘em Hope Campaign is an inspirational online video initiative to inspire and uplift those who feel marginalised or isolated. We exist to bring hope to those who need it most.

The campaign was founded by David E Watters in early 2011 and has grown, with the support of numerous international cheerleaders and proactive participants. Stage Two of the campaign has included written stories of HOPE from those who have freed themselves from limiting labels and who can now celebrate their individuality.

Write your story or make and send your video to: DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

The purpose of this campaign is to encourage the benefits of living authentically. My view is that we should not be limited by labels that are imposed by others, if these labels are negative and wrong; especially when it comes to stereotyping and when the result may be lowered self-esteem and a possible impact upon an individuals ability to fulfil their personal potential.

Make us a video or write about this or something along these lines. Your story or your video can have such an impact and would be a welcomed addition to this campaign. Respect to you for all that you do. David E Watters

Here is a link to the fb group for more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiveEmHope/

DIVERSITY CALENDAR – JAN TO AUG 2012

PLAN YOUR GIVE ‘EM HOPE FESTIVAL FOR ONE OF THE DAYS IN OUR DIVERSITY CALENDAR – JAN TO AUG 2012

CHOOSE THE ONE THAT BEST SUITS YOUR EVENT

 

GIVE ‘EM HOPE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

http://www.facebook.com/kodishphotos#!/events/301865706493289/

 

Email me, David E Watters to get involved: DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

 

January 2012

January 1 – New Year’s Day January 1 – Gantan-sai (New Years) [Shinto] January 7 – Orthodox Christmas Day [Russia] January 14 – Makar Sankrant [Hindu] January 14 – Religious Freedom Day [U.S.] January 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 22 – 14– Seollal Holiday [South Korea] January 23 – Chinese New Year January 24 – Spring Festival Golden Week [China] January 27 – International Commemoration Day in Memory of Victims of Holocaust January 28 – Vasant Panchami [Hindu] January 30 – Greek Education Day

 

February 2012

African American Heritage Month February 6 – Constitution Day [Mexico] February 6 – Lantern Festival [China] February 8 – Nirvana Day [Buddhist] February 9 – Milad un Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad) [Muslim] February 15 – Nirvana day (alternative date) [Buddhist] February 20 – World Day of Social Justice February 20 – Mahashivaratri [Hindu] February 21 – International Mother Language Day February 21 – Mardi Gras February 23 – Zhonghe Festival [China] February 21 – President’s Day [U.S.] February 22 – Ash Wednesday [Christian]

 

March 2012

National Women’s History Month Irish-American History Month March 3 – Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) [Japan] March 8 – International Women’s Day March 8 – Purim [Jewish] March 8 – Holi [Hindu] March 14 – Commonwealth Day [Canada] March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day March 20 – 21 – Naw-Ruz (Iranian New Year) [Bahá'i] March 21 – International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 23 – Padwa/Ugadi [Hindu] March 25 – International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery

 

April 2012

Celebrate Diversity Month April 1– Ramanavami & Swaminarayan Jayanti [Hindu] April 1 – Palm Sunday April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day April 4 – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action April 4 – Qing Ming Jie [China] April 6 – 14 Passover [Jewish] April 6 -Theravada New Year [Buddhist] April6 - Hanuman Jayanti [Hindu] April 6 – Good Friday/Holy Friday [Western Christian & Eastern Orthodox] April 7 – World Health Day April 8 – Easter April 14 – Varsakhi [Hindu] April 21 – May 2– Ridvan Festival [Bahá'i] April 22 – International Earth Day April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day April 23 – St. George’s Day [Canada] April 24 –April 26 Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) [India] April 29 – Shōwa Day [Japan]

 

May 2012

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month May 1-2 – Spring and Labor Day [Russia] May 3 – World Press Freedom Day May 5 – National Day of Prayer May 5 – Cinco de Mayo [Mexico] May 5 – Wesak or Buddha Day [Buddhist] May 9 – Victory Day [Russia] May 15 – International Day of Families May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development May 22 – Harvey Milk Day [U.S.] May 23 – Declaration of the Báb [Bahá'i] May 23 – Victoria Day [Canada] May 27 – Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) [Jewish] May 29 – Ascension of the Bahá’u'lláh [Bahá'i] May 28 – Memorial Day [U.S.]

 

June 2012

Gay and Lesbian Pride Month Caribbean-American Heritage Month June 4 – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression June 5 – World Environment Day June 12 – Russia Day [Russia] June 17 – Isra and Mi’raj [Muslim June 20 - World Refugees Day June 23 - United Nations Public Service Day June 23 – Dragon Boat Festival [China]

 

July 2012 American Heritage Month July 1 – Canada Day [Canada] July 3 – Asala-Dharma Day [Buddhist] July 4 – Independence Day [U.S.] July 9 – Martyrdom of Bab [Baba 'i] July 11 – World Population Day July 11 – Imamat Day [Muslim] July 13 – 15 – Festival of Souls [Japan] July 16 – Umi no hi [Japan] July 24 – Pioneer Day [Christian, Mormon] July 24 – Tanabata [Japan] July 16 – Wassana [Buddhist] July 20 – Ramadan [Muslim] July 28 – Tisha B’Av [Jewish]

 

August 2012

August 2 – Raksha Bandham [Hindu] August 6 – Hiroshima Day [Japan] August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People August 10 – Janmashtami [Hindu] August 12 – International Youth Day August 14 – Laylat al Qadr [Muslim] August 15 – Assumption [Christian] August 15 – Liberation Day [Korea] August 19 – Eid-al-Fitr [Muslim] August 20 – Asman [Baha 'i] August 23 – International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition August 26 – Women’s Equality Day [U.S.]

GIVE ‘EM HOPE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GIVE ‘EM HOPE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2012

24 JAN 2012

                       

NBI Associates, in association with the Give ‘em Hope Campaign, announce the GIVE ‘EM HOPE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2012.

Individuals and groups worldwide are invited, with the full support of NBI Associates, to hold Pro-Equality Music and Arts events in their local area throughout 2012.

These simultaneous celebrations of diversity should be aimed at a broad audience and may include a variety of art forms and musical styles.

The theme for 2012 is, “Tackling the “isms” Creatively” and participants are encouraged to offer music or artistic work which comments upon sexism, racism, disablism, ageism, homophobia and transphobia or any other area not listed here where people may experience prejudice, bullying or limiting labeling.

The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of local and or national charitable organisations, to communicate a message of social equality and a commitment to community cohesion.

Director of NBI Associates and Give ‘em Hope Campaign Founder and Coordinator, David Equality Watters offers the following suggestions to those who may be interested in organising an event, “Your Give ‘em Hope Arts Festival can be large or small; anything from a single gig, art show or poetry reading to something bigger.

You can gather some friends in a single room or find a charitable venue who can lend you their space. Perhaps ask your school, college or workplace to stage an event. It’s all about supporting your choice of charities and promoting a sense of community cohesion. You may consider showing a selection of Give ‘em Hope videos or reading some of our stories…that’s an event in itself…..use our resources! There are no limits and no huge demands – this event is YOUR event. MAKE IT WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE!”

All events will be promoted vigorously by NBI Associates and their media partners.

Contact David E Watters (Coordinator of the Give ‘em Hope Campaign) at DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk to express an interest in organising an event in your area.

 

Information –

NBI Associates: www.nbiassociates.co.uk

Give ‘em Hope Campaign: http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Give–em-Hope-Campaign.html

Contact –

E: DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

Skype: give.em.hope

ENDS

TO THE EDITOR

Your support for the Give ‘em Hope International Arts Festival is vital and we hope that you can work in partnership with us to ensure the success of this unique initiative.

Please find below:

• a biography of David E Watters
• an overview of NBI Associates
• an outline of the Give ‘em Hope Campaign

 

DAVID E WATTERS – BIOGRAPHY

David Watters, a graduate of Napier University, Edinburgh, Trinity College of Music, London and the Institute of Education, University of London, has worked internationally within education and Educational Management for more than 20 years. He has taught drama and music within socially and culturally diverse settings; most recently as a Head of Performing Arts within Further Education.

He is a personal and professional development associate with The Pacific Institute (www.pacificinstitute.co.uk), personal coach, freelance writer and founding member of NBI Associates.

He is a writer on social inequality issues, is a key player in the Equal Love Campaign UK and author of the forthcoming book, NEVER BLEND IN which features key voices from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and which aims to inspire and encourage those who may lack self-esteem or who question their validity. David is currently promoting an inspirational online video campaign “Give ‘em Hope” and is asking individuals, couples and groups to make and share videos telling about the benefits of living with personal authenticity. He has shared a platform with Stuart Milk and Peter Tatchell and is a supporter of 17-24-30, The Trevor Project, Schools Out, The Terrence Higgins Trust, The Albert Kennedy Trust and The Harvey Milk Foundation.

His background in arts and education, combined with a solid understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Strategies, and his passion for Equality Advocacy drive every aspect of his work as a personal development facilitator and a writer.

NBI ASSOCIATES

NBI Associates are personal and cultural development specialists who devise and deliver tailor-made training and transformational team building programs.

Our programs are suitable for practically every type of organisation, however large or small.

We provide individuals and organizations with the tools to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

We pride ourselves on our innovative and creative approach to resolving conflict and negotiating change through the development of individual and team identity.

The NBI Programs are an engaging, enjoyable, interactive and effective means to personal, professional AND organizational GROWTH and TRANSFORMATION.

Participants explore the origin of BELIEFS, challenge their accuracy, redefine those which create limiting THOUGHTS and learn strategies to make CHOICES to say and do only those things which bring themselves and others closer to emotional, intellectual and spiritual fulfillment.

We are able to quickly assess and act upon the needs of each client, in line with current professional and educational practice, and deliver cost and time effective strategies and solutions which meet their specific measurable targets.

We are dedicated to providing a safe, trusting and nurturing relationship-based environment where participants are encouraged to develop personal authenticity, share knowledge, insight and vision and interdependently set team objectives towards the creation of common goals.

The beneficial impact of NBI is far reaching and profound in that, when individual self-concept is improved and collective habits, attitudes, beliefs and expectations are understood, organizational potential is enhanced on every level.

We specialise in Post-16 Education and can deliver workshops and speakers for staff or student training and development events.

Let us assist you in building a cohesive community.

 

OUTLINE OF THE GIVE ‘EM HOPE CAMPAIGN

Director of NBI Associates, motivational speaker and writer, David E. Watters, has recently launched a youtube video campaign to inspire, encourage and uplift those who may feel disenfranchised or who may lack self-belief.

THE “Give ‘em Hope” Video Campaign IS AN INITIATIVE TO INSPIRE ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO MAY DOUBT THEIR VALIDITY because ALL people, regardless of cultural heritage, physical or psychological ability, age, sexuality or gender identity, may feel self-doubt at various stages in their lives.

Watters is seeking individuals, couples and groups to share their stories, in whichever way they choose, in a bid to provide support and encouragement to anyone who may question their place in the world.

These stories of living authentically, with dignity and unlimited by labels will become a powerful toolkit to help others understand how self-perception determines the path that they choose and that life need not be a self-fulfilling prophecy when they improve self-concept, drive out fear and embrace new challenges as opportunities to learn and to grow.

IF YOU LIVE UNLIMITED BY LABELS…THEN TELL US HOW IT’S DONE

Whether you are L.G. B or T…or ANY other letter of the alphabet, make and send your video to: DavidWatters@nbiassociates.co.uk

 

MAKE A VIDEO AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

SHARE YOUR STORY AND HAVE IT SHOWN ON:

1. THE NBI ASSOCIATES YOUTUBE PAGE: NBIassociates
2. NBI WORDPRESS: http://neverblendin.wordpress.com/
3. THE NBI ASSOCIATES WEBSITE: www.nbiassociates.co.uk
4. CAMPAIGN PAGE:  http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Give–em-Hope-Campaign.html

 

TRANSLATIONS OF THIS PRESS RELEASE CAN BE FOUND HERE:

http://neverblendin.wordpress.com/category/give-em-hope-campaign-nbi-associates/

JOIN THE “Give ‘em Hope” GROUP ON FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/226577107352368

PRESS RELEASE & FESTIVAL LOGO images designed by Sherri Higgs ©

JAKE GALLEON IS…

“I’m a tattooist working out of South East London. If you want any tattoo’s or just to discuss some ideas and get some advice, don’t hesitate to email me or message me here:  colouryourbody@hotmail.com”

Jake is more than willing to help draw any custom work that’s floating around in your head but can’t get it out on paper!

Last October, it was my 40th birthday; I know, hard to believe that such a handsome and youthful (dare I say boyish?) face can be 4 decades old?

As a gift to myself I decided to get a tattoo; something personal, something significant and definitely something that I wouldn’t regret.

Now, even if your idea is awesome, even if it is utterly symbolic and meaningful, much can go wrong between concept and creation.

It is vitally important to take your idea to someone who is not only artistically creative and technically skilled but to someone who is sensitive to your needs, your fears even.

Jake is the son of my very dear, creative and sober friend Karen. She is also an artist, a photographer; something clever, in fact, like social anthropology…ANYWAY, I DIGRESS.

Jake has also been incredibly supportive of my Equality Advocacy work and totally understood my desire to permanently place my, well Harvey Milk’s, mantra on my arm: NEVER BLEND IN.

Having these words so beautifully emblazoned on my forearm has opened the door to so many incredibly inspiring conversations.

People, often students (who are also people), ask “why these words?”

I love that this gives me the opportunity to explain about Harvey, about equality and ultimately connect on a deeper level than I could if I were wearing say a suit and tie (or anything that didn’t distinguise me from the masses).

Tattoos, as far as I’m concerned, should be individual, unique and a personal statement to reflect identity. I’m no expert and I imagine that there are many theories on the significance, cultural history etc of tattoos but, for me, this is what they are;  a symbolic use of language and/or imagery to define or express individual identity, perhaps even to reclaim ownership of one’s own body. Or is that getting too deep?

Anyway, Jake and I talked as he worked on my tattoo – we talked about anything and everything and, despite the slight discomfort, the afternoon was joyful, enlightening and has left me scarred (BUT IN A GOOD WAY).

I can’t begin to express my gratitude to this talented, highly professional, creative, artistic and fascinating young artist but what I can do is recommend him to you.

If you have any questions, comments then ask Jake.

email: colouryourbody@hotmail.com

 

COPYRIGHTED IMAGE

///Jake Galleon///

Colour Your Body is the alias of up and coming independent tattoo artist Jake Galleon.

Jake is a tattooist who mainly specialises in large scale, Japanese inspired tattooing, also working in other established tattoo styles such as traditional western and black & grey. while also putting a fresh twist into every piece.

Although he is self taught, he learned and continues to learn a great deal from the people he works with, the people who have tattooed him and ultimately from the customer’s themselves.

Tattooing out of South East London where he was ‘born and bred’. Jake finds a lot of inspiration from his surroundings in his artwork and is proud of his heritage.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ARTICLE ARE THE PROPERTY OF KAREN RAWLINSON. PLEASE DO NOT REPRODUCE WITHOUT PERMISSION. MANY THANKS. DAVID E. WATTERS (NEVER BLEND IN)

 

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