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John Hamilton
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illustrative
blackwork
geometric
surrealism
Milwaukie, United States
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Suggested reads
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 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.
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 Steven Roy
Trading the chef's knife for the needle. A conversation on discipline, business, and why "fear is the mind-killer."
Article
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.
John Hamilton — Tattoo Artist Profile | INKED VICE
Suggested studios
Hollow & Bloom Tattoo
goshen, united states
Tainted Flesh Body Art
wilmington, united states
North Mountain Tattoo
phoenix, united states
Live By The Sword Tattoo
new york, united states
BLACK SERUM, Inc.
san francisco, united states
Grit N Glory
new york, united states
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Frank Milazzo
Goshen, United States
Eena
Columbus, United States
Rafael Ortiz
Titusville, United States
Daniel Ellis
warner robins, united states
Bird
vancouver, united states
Anastasia Jones
plainfield, united states
