Tattoos: Pop Portraits, Japanese Traditional, American Eclectic | Off Book | PBS

It seems that no matter how far we advance into the digital age, our bodies remain a place where we want to express ourselves. In this episode, we talk to three tattoo artists of differing styles. Vinny Romanelli embraces pop culture, tattooing detailed portraits of entertainment idols, Kiku works with the traditional Japanese form, and Stephanie Tamez embodies an eclectic mix of influences, with the occasional use of nice typography.

Featuring:

Vinny Romanelli, Red Rocket Tattoos
Kiku, Invisible NYC
Stephanie Tamez, Saved Tattoo

Music by:

Vlooper: http://vlooper.bandcamp.com/
Revolution Void: http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/revo...
Eleven Tigers: http://soundcloud.com/eleventigers
Anitek: http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Anitek

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[OpiceSF]

I've had a ton of tattoos done by Stephanie Tamez when she was just starting out. They say tattoos are addictive, but once you meet Stephanie, it is her warmth and spirit that keeps you coming back for more, not that tattoos themselves.  It's rare to find a real talent attached to a truely warm and generous human being. I'm truely blessed to call her a friend.

- Jeff in SF

[StripyTie12]

This was awesome.

[TheSotragic]

Not sure if typewriter font goes well as a tattoo, but you know..

[Jonathan Wilson]

Wow. PBS really understand the internet. Thank you for all of these videos.

[ascolta stoscemo]

CLINTON! BILL CLINTON!oh god

[joseelrambototal]

Si queréis ver un tatuaje guapo poner tatuaje del rambo en youtube

[bluhhoundgucci]

i love kiku's style!

[Aadi Giri]

kick ass music.....