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Oliver Zavala Mena
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Background in traditional tattooing but enjoys a variety of styles including Japanese, biomech and fine line. Oliver enjoys sci-fi and fantasy influenced subject matters and art.
Styles
traditional
fantasy
Chicago, United States
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Oliver Zavala Mena — Tattoo Artist Profile | INKED VICE
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