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Ivan
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Black and grey realism tattoo artist focused on mythological, animal, and anime inspired designs.
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realism
black and gray
Vancouver, Canada
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The Hidden Language of Wabori
A field guide to the dragons, warriors & blossoms of Japanese tattooing: what the classic motifs stand for, and the quiet logic that binds them into a single design.
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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.
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Yobori: Japan's Western Tattoo Style
A guide to Japan's Western tattoo scene. Where the word comes from, what it looks like, and how it fits alongside wabori in modern studios.
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An Appreciation of Early Tattoo Collectors
Explore four early tattoo collectors and performers—Prince Constantine, the Great Omi, Nora Hildebrandt and Rusty Skuse—and their role in tattoo history.
Interview
In conversation with Marcus Tinh Pham
East Van roots and Japanese discipline. A conversation on sacrifice, permanence, and why just being good isn't good enough anymore.
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