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HASH
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Rightful King
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RENAISSANCE MAN
We sit with world acclaimed tattoo artist and the charismatic star of Spike TV’s hit series Tattoo Nightmares’–Big Gus. We discuss what it was like being raised on the gritty streets of Los Angeles as a young Chicano, and how Todd McFarlane’s animated series helped spawn the man you see today.
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The Realist
Realism was an artistic movement that began in France in the 1800s. Realists rejected and revolted against Romanticism along with exaggerated emotionalism and drama of the movement. Rather it sought to portray authentic and contemporary people depicting them with truth and accuracy, whilst not shying away from the abhorrent or vulgar aspects of life.
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Young Gun
Today, millennials live in on-demand society and expect instantaneous results. From downloaded music, to what’s trending, social media has shaped the way we live and get information. We sit with young and decorated tattoo artist Alec Rodriguez and talk about how he earned this life the old-fashioned way, and the work he put into it to achieve success in the tattoo game. Being young and hungry, are the biggest motivators when it comes to career choices.
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Student of the game
Respect. Everyone wants it, no one wants to give it, and you can’t simply buy it. It takes commitment, skill, and perseverance to earn respect, and world renown tattoo artist, “Horiyen” Jess Yen has undoubtedly earned it. With his dedication to the Japanese tradition of Tebori (‘hand carved’ tattooing) as well as his family of students, the Taiwan native has breathed life back into a lost generation of tattooing by mastering authentic tools and traditional techniques to preserve an ancient artform that has in recent years become a celebrity-riddled trend rather than a mark of tradition or affiliation.
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THE VIRTUOSO
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Redemption
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AVANTE-GARDE
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ANDY HARTMARK
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