Inked Mag Staff
January 26th, 2015
Victor Portugal Is Back At It
Victor Portugal is one of the most respected large-scale tattooists in the industry. Known for his signature black and grey surrealist style, his work is easily recognizable and always of…
Victor Portugal is one of the most respected large-scale tattooists in the industry. Known for his signature black and grey surrealist style, his work is easily recognizable and always of the highest quality. Based in Krakow, Poland, some of Portugal’s most iconic works are his full back pieces, like the one above. Always taking body flow into account, Portugal uses great shading and detailing techniques to bring these masterpieces to life. To see more of Portugal’s work check out this list of our favorite pieces by Portugal, as well as this list of incredible full back pieces.

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