Mi Vida Loca

Mi Vida Loca Best of Chicano Black & Grey Tattoo Artsit.

• Index History...........................1 Jose Lopez..................2-3 Mr Cartoon...............4-5 Jun Cha.....................6-7 Elvia Guadian.........8-9 Eric Marcinizyn...10-11

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• History

THE HISTORY OF CHICANO TATTOO The Chicano Tattoo was born from Pachuco gang culture in 40´s and in California, Texas, New Messico and Arizona in the s50. these kind of tattoos was made at the start with hand and sewing needle deeped in the India ink (a simple black ink used to write and draws).

The classic themes of the

Chicano style are: women, skulls, flowers and religious figure. With no doubt the classic subject tattooed in Chicano style was a little Pachuco cross in the middle of the thumb and fingers: It was at the origin a symbol to identify the members of the gang to show respect and loyality into it. For those who

was not from the barrio this symbol rappresented crime and violence while for chicans was a symbol of faith and loyality to community, families, women and God.

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“Tattooing is an artform that relies on focus, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. We promise nothing less to every person that we work with�

Jose Lopez

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“All that matters is that if you like your own shit, and you felt your formula was right, then who gives a fuck if no one likes it. I always say, Most artists are fuckin’ nuts anyways.And if you’re the crazy fucker looking in the mirror, then fuck it. All you need to do is move forward with your artwork and keep up the hard work for yourself.”

Mr Cartoon

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“If there’s anything consistent it’s that thought process that fuels my work and it’s direction.

How my work is visually now, will be completely different in the two, three, ten years down the line and constantly growing”.

Jun Cha

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“Now a days for me it’s all about learning and feeling grateful.

Thank you for your interest to be continued...”

Elvia Guadian

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“Little shit like somebody just being nice to me, or remembering my name, are the most memorable experiences for me at this point.�

Eric Marcinizyn

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