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February 14th, 2020

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Help This Tattooer Fight Cancer

Take a look at Joshua Carlton's story and how you can help out

It’s time to help one of our own. Joshua Carlton is a tattooer based in Eugene, Oregon who specializes in black-and-grey realism. He’s had an incredible impact on the industry over the course of his 28 year long career. He’s impacted thousands and now it’s time to help an artist in need.

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I am all about a positive mindset, as you never know what life is going to throw at you. I have had my own personal setbacks and demons but I have come out a better version of myself, armed with new knowledge and priorities. I am honored to be a part of team @kapableapparel because I know what they stand for and what they have been through. My goal with this health journey is to inspire and create a better understanding of what you can achieve with the right mindset. #iamkapable

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Feb 4, 2020 at 7:08pm PST

Carlton was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He will soon enter surgery and have to take weeks off of work. And as any tattooer knows, this is a big deal and will affect him, and his loved ones, financially. His friend Erin Rust Smith set up a Go Fund Me to help Carlton, his wife Nichole and his two children cope with this burden. Every dollar counts and as Smith has said, “Joshua is well known for being incredibly generous with his time and knowledge, helping thousands of artists over the years. It has always been his goal to leave tattooing better than he found it.”

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Please help if you can, click link in bio to donate. I have never been one that has been comfortable reaching out, but I really need your help here. Please if you can donate anything at all, my family and I will be eternally grateful. I love you all- Joshua

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Feb 12, 2020 at 11:47am PST

Take a look at some of Joshua Carlton’s beautiful tattoos and if you can, donate to his recovery.

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‘Distressed’ This was an absolute blast to tattoo. I really enjoyed playing with the shadows and textures in this one. #worldfamousink #inkjectanano #dermalizepro #hustlebutterdeluxe #inkedheartstattooexpo

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Feb 10, 2020 at 2:26pm PST

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Screen capture of the bird from yesterday. I have been enjoying the use of negative space lately and very minimal white. I like the natural look it’s giving me. #dermalizepro #inkjectanano #worldfamousink #hustlebutterdeluxe

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Jan 12, 2020 at 12:07pm PST

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Done while in Chaudesaigues France. I can’t wait to go back again!!!!

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Nov 25, 2019 at 4:43pm PST

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Little video for the finished piece I did for my new tutorial video. Wrapping up final voice over and edits now. #hustlebutterdeluxe #worldfamousink# Dermalizepro #inkjecta

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Nov 21, 2019 at 7:02pm PST

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Rose from today. #hustlebutterdeluxe #worldfamousink #inkjecta #dermalizepro

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Nov 15, 2019 at 6:53pm PST

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Done using straight black no wash or grey. I like how it looks more like an etching. #worldfamousink #inkjectanano #dermalizepro #hustlebutterdeluxe

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Sep 28, 2019 at 5:57pm PDT

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All healed except for the flowers. #worldfamousink #inkjectanano #dermalizepro #hustlebutterdeluxe

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Aug 30, 2019 at 6:15pm PDT

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Did this on my boy @hip_81 several months ago. Thanks for the trust man.:)

A post shared by Joshua Carlton (@joshuacarltonofficial) on Jul 29, 2019 at 11:57am PDT

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