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Inmate #101774, is more then an ex-con and rehabilitated drug addict, he is a dedicated tattoo artist, painter, and writer. After doing 12 years in prison, he's been tattooing professionally in Denver for over a decade. Today, he lives in Colorado with his beautiful wife and their 2 sons.
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American InkSlinger
The Confessions & Illustrations of a Penitentiary Tattoo Artist
by 101774

Overview


Discover the raw and captivating world of a penitentiary tattoo artist.
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Description


American ink slinger is the confessions and illustrations of a penitentiary tattoo artist. In this book, inmate #101774 takes you under his wing and teaches you everything you need to know about tattooing in prison, included how to make a tattoo machine, ink, and the deadly politics surrounding it, Breaking all the rules, he shares his story and portfolio of over 400 original paintings, drawings, sketches, and flash designs from his 12 years locked up. So raw and honest, it's sure to be controversial. With a unique perspective on America, the system, and pop culture, he paints a bigger picture of Anarchy, expressing the importance of individuality, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. Along with taking a close look at the past, present, and future of tattooing. American Ink$linger proves to be a much needed to gift to an emerging new era.
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Overview


Discover the raw and captivating world of a penitentiary tattoo artist.

Read more

Description


American ink slinger is the confessions and illustrations of a penitentiary tattoo artist. In this book, inmate #101774 takes you under his wing and teaches you everything you need to know about tattooing in prison, included how to make a tattoo machine, ink, and the deadly politics surrounding it, Breaking all the rules, he shares his story and portfolio of over 400 original paintings, drawings, sketches, and flash designs from his 12 years locked up. So raw and honest, it's sure to be controversial. With a unique perspective on America, the system, and pop culture, he paints a bigger picture of Anarchy, expressing the importance of individuality, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. Along with taking a close look at the past, present, and future of tattooing. American Ink$linger proves to be a much needed to gift to an emerging new era.

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Book details

Genre:ART

Subgenre:Body Art & Tattooing

Language:English

Pages:326

Hardcover ISBN:9798350907766


Overview


Discover the raw and captivating world of a penitentiary tattoo artist.

Read more

Description


American ink slinger is the confessions and illustrations of a penitentiary tattoo artist. In this book, inmate #101774 takes you under his wing and teaches you everything you need to know about tattooing in prison, included how to make a tattoo machine, ink, and the deadly politics surrounding it, Breaking all the rules, he shares his story and portfolio of over 400 original paintings, drawings, sketches, and flash designs from his 12 years locked up. So raw and honest, it's sure to be controversial. With a unique perspective on America, the system, and pop culture, he paints a bigger picture of Anarchy, expressing the importance of individuality, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. Along with taking a close look at the past, present, and future of tattooing. American Ink$linger proves to be a much needed to gift to an emerging new era.

Read more

About the author


Inmate #101774, is more then an ex-con and rehabilitated drug addict, he is a dedicated tattoo artist, painter, and writer. After doing 12 years in prison, he's been tattooing professionally in Denver for over a decade. Today, he lives in Colorado with his beautiful wife and their 2 sons.

Read more