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MELLO ROSA
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Black Out, Neo-Tribal, Geometric, Neo-Traditional, and Pattern Work.
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blackwork
tribal
geometric
neo traditional
floral
illustrative
New York, United States
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Suggested reads
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
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
Snake Tattoo Meaning
A guide to snake tattoo symbolism, from transformation and protection to cultural history, popular motif combinations, placement, and personal meaning.
Article
Finding My Way Back to Tattooing
JP Luca on returning to tattooing, learning from Joe Crooked, and falling in love with traditional flash.
Interview
In conversation with Yi Shi
Wispy blackwork & custom tattoos open a conversation about creative freedom, client trust & emotional boundaries, with film and friendship offering other ways to sustain a creative life
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
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MR.K
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Josh Lin
new york, united states
Chris Jang
new york, united states
Emersson Pabon
new york, united states