A style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East Los Angeles' Chicano culture. It moved from penal institutions, to the barrios, to high-end tattoo shops around the world.

Padilla-Jaramillo co-founded Skull and Dagger Tattoo Co. in Littleton in 2023, and has a wealth of knowledge about Chicano art and its influence on the Denver area.

People use the term “Chicano style” to describe a wide range of black and gray tattoos these days, but as someone who grew up in the heart of Chicano culture, Moreno has his own take on the style.

As one of the most experienced and influential tattoo artists in the world, Negrete was already making a name for himself before many of today’s... About; Contact; E-Edition. 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; ...

The Chicano tattoo artist followed an unconventional road to develop his ... In comparison to a traditional American design that typically uses multiple needles to achieve bolder outlines, ...

Ink Shop Tattoo, 68 W. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia, 626-445-6465, @johnny_quintana Josh Chesler He enjoys injuring himself by skateboarding, training for fights, and playing musical instruments in his ...