Ink Stories #2: Simon Erl

Whether or not you have tattoos, Ink Stories — a new series of documentary shorts about tattoo

Whether or not you have tattoos, Ink Stories — a new series of documentary shorts about tattoo artists and those inspired by the aesthetic — should still definitely interest you. In the follow up to the premiere episode, we’re introduced to Mr. Simon Erl, a true gentleman and an acclaimed tattoo artist. Hear him talk about growing up with an artist mother, his first encounter with tattoos, the artists and painters who inspire him and his personal aesthetic. Check the video above for a better look at Simon Erl and his inspired tattoos.

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