Combine the paint and color skills of your favorite graphic novelist, throw in the unique character style of your favorite graffiti artist, add the ethos of tongue-in-cheek, ironic humor and satire, and you have the blueprint that has evolved into game-changing Richmond, Virginia, tattoo artist Jesse Smith.
Entertainment and art are much like beauty; their merit is all in the eye of the beholder. Some people like movies, some people prefer music. Others watch sports, and yet others would prefer to read. For years, mankind has always found activities to enjoy while passing the time in between responsibilities.
As the lazy sunbeam of an L.A. afternoon drips to the floor via skylight in his West Hollywood Memoir Tattoo Studio, Shawn Barber stands smiling. Paintings adorn every facet of wall space, and he is enthralled in conversation with fellow artist Adrian Dominic, as Adrian applies a fresh leg piece …
In the early 16th century, where women painters weren’t exactly accepted with open arms, Artemisia Gentileschi certainly changed the mold, as she became one of the most famed Baroque painters in the world. She not only broke down stereotypes, but also became the first female painter in history to become …
Modeling is a world where doors are only open for a select few. Before entering its hallowed halls, a bevy of aspiring and sometimes gorgeous females are put through a series of dilemmas, some of them physical and most of them moral; very few make it to the proverbial other side. These women …
Photos are a unique art form; they represent a visual moment in time while doubling as tunnels that connect the captured image to the beholder in a way that transcends time, space, religion, race, color, or creed. In the same vein, tattoos can be considered even more intriguing, as the commitment …
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The chest plate has some of the most real estate to get a tattoo done. And while some consider it a hidden power, others deem it the most essential and powerful since it is so centrally located to the heart.
Name: KRISTINA ; Artists: DAVEE KULT
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It’s the segue between what’s felt and what’s said, and when it comes to tattoos it has been considered one of the most painful areas to get done. It’s the only tattoo considered to be one’s secondary voice of expression.
Name: TOMMY GUNZ ; Artists: JOHNNY QUINTANA
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The head and face are oftentimes considered untouchable and sacred, but when it comes to these bold individuals they’ve deemed it the perfect canvas to show that they’re headstrong and dedicated to the art.
Name: HUERO ; Artists: CHUEY QUINTANAR
Jack Rudy, Charlie Cartwright, and the crew at Goodtime Charlie’s Tattooland celebrated their 35th anniversary, and the turnout was stellar and a clear indication of their history in the tattoo industry. Supported in conjunction with Sullen Clothing and H20 Ocean Tattoo aftercare…
