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Vinny Valdez
Styles
black and gray
realism
illustrative
anime manga
portrait
blackwork
San Francisco, United States
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Article
A Deep Dive on Early European, British and American Tattooers
From Sutherland MacDonald to Bert Grimm, a history of the early tattooers who helped shape American traditional and Western tattooing.
Interview
In conversation with Christian Maheux
He learned tattooing the old-school way, but has little interest in standing still. On creativity, freedom, learning from a younger generation & making a living without losing the art.
Article
The Slow Art of Tebori
Tracing the hand-carving method behind Japan's traditional tattoo canon: what the word means, where it came from, and why a handful of masters still keep it alive.
Interview
In conversation with Mohammad Ghazavi
From Persian ornamentation & underground tattooing in Iran to abstract forms, kinetic work, client trust & creative community
Article
Looking After Your Tattoo in the Summer
Sun, sweat, and swimming are the three fastest ways to wreck a tattoo. How to get a fresh or healed piece through the hot months intact.
Studio
Undrgrnd SF
Suggested studios
BLACK SERUM, Inc.
san francisco, united states
Mom's Body Shop
san francisco, united states
Black & Blue Tattoo
san francisco, united states
Black Heart Tattoo
san francisco, united states
One Shot Tattoo
san francisco, united states
Let It Bleed
san francisco, united states
Suggested artists
MILLIE K.
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sofia
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Tanya Wischerath
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Galen Leach
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Camille
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BEX
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