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Curtis lei
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Japanese inspired tattoo artist specializing in large scale black and grey compositions featuring dragons, samurai, and traditional, oriental elements, with smooth shading, strong flow, and detailed illustrative realism.
Styles
black and gray
illustrative
Vancouver, Canada
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