Remembering Tattoo Legend Norm Will Rise on His Birthday

Devon Preston

November 6th, 2019

Remembering Tattoo Legend Norm Will Rise on His Birthday

Celebrate the life and legacy of Norm Will Rise through some of his best tattoos

November 6th is the birthday of the late Norm Will Rise, a legendary Los Angeles-based tattoo artist who revolutionized the lettering industry. Norm made an incredible impression on the tattoo world, impacting countless artists and inking celebrities such as Marilyn Manson. In honor of his birthday, we’re celebrating his legacy by taking a look back at some of his best tattoos. Check out his work in the gallery below and let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section.

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Blocks. Fun ones from yesterday. BOOKING for MiAMI this weekend 11-13 and LOS ANGELES 15-23 so email me a [email protected] #allday #K2$

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Oct 8, 2019 at 8:44am PDT

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China TAP IN. Having a blast with @bigsleeps @caseonetattoos @bigtiny_ui @edgar_aguirre @lividstudios #2019 #allday #knowthestory

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Sep 20, 2019 at 7:24pm PDT

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Miss you bro. Oldies but goodies. @macmiller thanks @complex for the . Rest in paradise

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Sep 12, 2019 at 1:53pm PDT

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ACAB from today in Germany. Cause u know they are!!! @bigsleepsink the best there is #maketheswitch

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Aug 7, 2019 at 10:20am PDT

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All or nothing’ thanks NYC for an over busy week. Wanna come back soon to do something besides just tattoo. @nyempirestatetattooexpo was awesome. Much love.

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Jul 25, 2019 at 10:37am PDT

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Do anything but stop’ thanks for coming from DC. Good times @nyempirestatetattooexpo #newyorkcity

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Jul 23, 2019 at 11:49am PDT

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With respect. C/S #allday

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Jul 16, 2019 at 1:32pm PDT

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Corrupted colab with @jk_tattoos @loveletters_tattoo with @bigsleepsink home for the month email [email protected] for an appt. more colabs please.

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Jun 19, 2019 at 2:21pm PDT

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NYC will be there for the @nyempirestatetattooexpo in July 18-2? Hit me up [email protected] for appts during and after the convention. #newyorkcity

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Apr 17, 2019 at 11:36am PDT

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Richard Walter Eugene some leg filler for the homie. #freehand #script @loveletters_tattoo @bigsleepsink @h2oceanproteam

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Mar 7, 2019 at 4:23pm PST

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Good times with good people. #paris #loveletterstattoo @bigsleepsink

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Feb 27, 2019 at 9:21am PST

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LA. Back in town and books are open will be tattooing for the next 2 month. Email dec/Jan [email protected] if u want new. Or finish old. Or need touch ups. Been traveling a lot. Wanna take care of all my people. Thanks you all and happy holidays @bigsleepsink /// we did the whole head in one night. Was crazy.

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Dec 9, 2018 at 4:21pm PST

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Freehand for the second of the day. @loveletters_tattoo

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Oct 6, 2018 at 8:42pm PDT

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Dying to live’ come seee me tomorrow @hktattoocon will be taking walk ups and have some special machines for sale. u tomorrow.

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Sep 20, 2018 at 9:01am PDT

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GETn my @yung_chavo Alpha/Omega bevel/bubble on this one. @wrestplague for ya. #allday @loveletters_tattoo #athens2018

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on May 14, 2018 at 1:23pm PDT

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[email protected] for APPTS. good times with good people. @loveletters_tattoo #laallday #LosAngeles

A post shared by Norm (@normloveletters) on Nov 20, 2017 at 2:33pm PST

Devon Preston