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Mike Merlino
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Traditional-American, Old-School, Wierd- School, Black and Grey, Color.
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traditional
old school
black and gray
New York, United States
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Suggested reads
Article
Finding My Way Back to Tattooing
JP Luca on returning to tattooing, learning from Joe Crooked, and falling in love with traditional flash.
Article
Snake Tattoo Meaning
A guide to snake tattoo symbolism, from transformation and protection to cultural history, popular motif combinations, placement, and personal meaning.
Interview
In conversation with Pifa Alarcon
On black and red hand poke, Catholic guilt, the joy of the creative process, and the slow, thoughtful work of sharing the craft without becoming an elitist.
Interview
In conversation with Liz Koss
Exploring spooky aesthetics, the science of aging ink, and the quiet power of drawing without a goal.
Article
Doc Price: A Life in British Tattooing
Explore Doc Price’s life in British tattooing, his traditional work, connections to other tattooers and the legacy of his Plymouth studio.
Suggested studios
Live By The Sword Tattoo
new york, united states
Grit N Glory
new york, united states
NO IDOLS NYC Tattoo
new york, united states
Fun City Tattoo
new york, united states
Inknation Studio
new york, united states
East Side Ink Tattoo
new york, united states
Suggested artists
Emma Aaron
new york, united states
Emily
new york, united states
MR.K
new york, united states
Josh Lin
new york, united states
Chris Jang
new york, united states
Emersson Pabon
new york, united states