Rest in Peace to Isaiah “Boo Boo” Negrete
August 21, 2018
The Tattoo Industry Has Lost a Legend Last night, the tattoo industry lost a very important artist. The son and prodigy of legendary tattooer Freddy Negrete, Isaiah ‘Boo Boo’ passed…
Portfolio Peek with Freddy Negrete
August 21, 2018
Freddy Negrete is one of the pioneers of modern day tattooing. Working primarily in black and grey, Negrete helped develop and popularize the Chicano style that the industry now recognizes…
Inked Presents Badass TV – Freddy Negrete
August 21, 2018
Inked is lucky to present the latest project from the modern day Renaissance man Evan Seinfeld, Badass TV. Whether he is rocking faces off in one of the many bands…
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