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Val Filion
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Tattoo artist specializing in bold traditional style blackwork tattoos featuring classic motifs such as roses, daggers, animals, and vintage tattoo imagery with strong linework and clean shading.
Styles
blackwork
illustrative
floral
geometric
traditional
Montreal, Canada
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