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Viral sketch artist Marcos Alvarado reacts to tattoos of his art. Some are great and some... not so much. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Viral Artist SHOCKED by Fans' Ink of His Art!

July 31, 2024 1:16 pm

”If you are rooted, you are not lost." Tattoo artist Jeff Quintano is reviving an ancient script in a significant way. Baybayin, the writing system of the pre-colonial Filipino people, is simply beautiful. Jeff's use of this ancient language extends beyond tattooed skin; he is actively reintroducing it to the Filipino-American community through a full-sized exhibit, a full-length documentary, and even coloring books. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Reviving the Ancient Script of Baybayin Through Tattoo

July 23, 2024 2:30 pm

Devon Rodriguez is the Internet's most-followed visual artist - capturing the soul of New York City through his stunning photorealistic paintings. In this episode of Tattoo Stories, Devon gives a rare glimpse into how he finds inspiration among the millions of faces passing through the city's streets and subways, how his art has evolved into where it is now, and of course, the stories behind his ink. FOLLOW DEVON: https://www.instagram.com/devonrodriguezart/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/ Directed & Edited by Sammy Martel Producers — Carson Leathers, Sami Hajar Associate Producers — Sammy Martel, Julia Cancilla, Mina Eren Ozgu
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Devon Rodriguez: The Internet's Most Followed Visual Artist | Tattoo Stories

April 24, 2024 12:00 pm

Mei Pang loves a good challenge. If you've ever seen her makeup looks, you know what we're talking about. An artist herself, she has all the ingredients needed to make a good tattooer - so we put her skills to the test in this episode of Tries Tattooing. MEI PANG: https://www.instagram.com/meicrosoft/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Mei Pang Tattoos For The First Time | Inked

March 1, 2024 1:00 pm

Welcome to Inked Discussions, where we recruit the industry's top artists to define, debunk and opine on some of the hottest topics in tattooing. This week we brought in Jonboy, tattooer of the stars, to discuss one of the most controversial topics on TattooTok: tipping your artist. If you have a topic you'd like to see artists discuss in a future video, let us know in the comments! JONBOY: https://www.instagram.com/jonboytattoo/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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'I Don't Want To Disclose How Much I Charge...' Should You Tip Your Artist? | Inked Discussions

February 9, 2024 1:00 pm

Welcome to Inked Discussions, where we recruit the industry's top artists to define, debunk and opine on some of the hottest topics in tattooing. This week, we brought in Ink Master's Jon Mesa and Aaron Davis to discuss gatekeeping, something artists (including Jon) are accused of frequently. They discuss the origins of gatekeeping, its prevalence in the industry and how mass consumption of tattoo related content on shows like Ink Master affects client perceptions of the process. If you have a topic you'd like to see artists discuss in a future video, let us know in the comments! JON MESA: https://www.instagram.com/jonmesatattoos/ AARON DAVIS: https://www.instagram.com/aarondavistattoos/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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'You're Not An Artist, So You Don't Know' Gatekeeping In The Tattoo Industry | Inked Discussions

February 2, 2024 1:00 pm

Some artists specialize in doing cartoon tattoos. Others have made black-and-grey realism their forte. Mat Rule is the rare artist who has mastered both. After falling in love with traditional and black-and-grey tattooing, he decided to combine the opposing genres to create an exceptionally unique signature style. Mat dives into his tattooing process, the journey that got him to where he is today and more in this Artist Profile. Mat Rule: https://www.instagram.com/matruletattoo/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/ Directed & Edited by Sammy Martel Producers — Sami Hajar, Sammy Martel Associate Producers — Julia Cancilla, Mina Eren Ozgu, Sami Hajar
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'I Had No Idea This Would Go Viral' Mat Rule | Artist Profiles

January 26, 2024 1:00 pm

Gunny: https://www.instagram.com/blackironmonk/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/ Directed & Edited by Sammy Martel Producers — Sami Hajar, Sammy Martel Associate Producers — Julia Cancilla, Mina Eren Ozgu, Sami Hajar
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'The Way I Look Now Is Always How I've Envisioned Myself' Gunny | Artist Profiles

January 19, 2024 1:00 pm

Whether he’s standing on the lip of an enormous vert ramp or sitting across from Ozzy Osbourne ready to interview the legend, Jason Ellis always appears to be perfectly poised and ready to rock. But inside? Abject terror. Ellis has learned to use the fear to his advantage, relishing every time he’s able to vanquish that particular nemesis. And if we were to check the scorecard, it looks like he’s undefeated thus far. In between racing cars, shooting a flamethrower and getting punched in the face at our photoshoot, Ellis chatted with Sarah Hyland of the “Not Cool” podcast to walk us through his extraordinary life. Read the interview and check out the photo shoot here: https://inkedmag.com/motion/jason-ellis/ Jason Ellis: https://www.instagram.com/wolfmate/ Sarah Hyland: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhylandrosenstein/ WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Jason Ellis Is The Man Who Can Do Everything | Inked Feature

August 28, 2023 3:51 pm

Meghan is taking you along with her at the Inked Magazine booth at Barrett Jackson with tattoo artists Anthony Michaels, Sarah Elizabeth and CJ Hurtado plus very special guest, Shark Tank's Daymond John! WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Inked x Barrett Jackson Recap

February 13, 2024 1:02 pm

In the world of self-made legends, Daymond John stands tall. From the pages of Inked Mag, we celebrate his journey – a trailblazing entrepreneur, charismatic TV personality, and New York Times best-selling author. Beyond building brands, he crafts a brighter future for dreamers. A true icon in the realm of self-made success. 🦈⁠ Read the feature now: https://inkedmag.com/celebrities/the-man-behind-the-ink Photography by @dave_laus⁠ Video by @spencerfahlman B-Roll by Jeremy Sodek Stylist Alex Salazar from @luxeandcity⁠ MUA Gabbi Villalta @glambi_mua⁠ Fashion @demobaza ⁠WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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Daymond John | The Man Behind the Ink

January 19, 2024 10:00 am

What do you get when you have a controlling father, a strict and secluded Rastafarian upbringing, six Street Skateboarding World Championships, 13 Summer X Games gold medals, three ESPY awards, total domination of Olympic qualifying for Paris 2024, and sponsors the likes of Nike SB, Monster and Disorder Skateboards? You get Nyjah Huston at 28 years old and seemingly on top of the world of street skateboarding. He has come a long way since spending four years isolated on a rural farm in Puerto Rico under his father’s questionable managerial control.  After he reunited with his mother and siblings, his mother spent her last $100 to get Nyjah from their home in Davis, California, to his first Street League Skateboarding event in Phoenix, Arizona. SLS, Ridiculousness and Fantasy Factory founder Rob Dyrdek had to lend Huston’s mother the money for a hotel room.  Never one to disappoint, sixteen-year-old Huston stunned Dyrdek and the judges by winning the event, collecting a $150,000 prize and stabilizing his family’s financial situation. His meteoric rise in the skateboarding world has seen him win more prize money than any other professional skateboarder in history, but was almost snuffed out in its early stages. In a wide-ranging interview with Inked Magazine’s own Jayme Foxx that takes place aboard a private flight with Huston’s new aviation partner Set Jet, Inc., Nyjah opens up about his family, his career, his tattoos and his philosophy on skateboarding. Presented by Set Jet Photos: Editorial by Spencer Fahlman https://www.instagram.com/spencerfahlman/ Assistant photographer Abby https://www.instagram.com/place2drown/  Interview by Jayme Foxx https://www.instagram.com/jaymefoxx/ DP: Spencer Fahlman Assistant Director & Sound: Jeff Iverson First AC: Nicole Martinez Makeup: Abby Special thanks to Tom Smith and the Set Jet team. WEBSITE: http://www.inkedmag.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inkedmag TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inkedmag INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmag/
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