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maxwell borchardt
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traditional
illustrative
neo traditional
watercolor
Chicago, United States
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Suggested reads
Interview
In conversation with Niccolò Priolo
On the discipline behind the work, tattooing as an act of independence & the growing wish for somewhere to call home.
Article
Charlie White
From travelling Wild West shows to a small shop on Queen Street West, Charlie White’s story offers a glimpse into the early days of professional tattooing in Toronto.
Article
Finding My Way Back to Tattooing
JP Luca on returning to tattooing, learning from Joe Crooked, and falling in love with traditional flash.
Interview
In conversation with Yna Cesar
Traditional Filipino tattooing connects personal stories with shared heritage. Exploring Baybayin, hand poke, creative intention, cultural belonging & a studio that feels like home.
Article
Irezumi vs Horimono
Two names for the same Japanese tattoos, often traded as synonyms yet far from identical: where each word comes from, why one still carries the shadow of punishment, and which to reach for in front of a master.
Studio
Dark Heart Tattoo
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Logan Square Tattoo
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