”A horse is a thing of beauty…none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in splendor. -Xenophon”
Untamed.
Italian race-car driver Lorenzo flew in from Portugal to get some more custom lettering, this time around we went with a different feel, something more towards the likings of a Boss.
- Paid the Cost to be The Boss -
This weekend’s Pick Of The Week goes to El Bebop Kid a.k.a. Freddy Fender. The late Mexican-American Tejano singer was known for his Country & Rock-N-Roll music, but was also a huge part of me growing up. This one goes out to my abuelito, I Love You Grandpa!
Have a great weekend everybody, thanks for stopping by.
Ruben from LA came to get a Virgin Mary piece on his arm, he brought a reference of La Virgen Mistica from Spain. This was a unique piece that signified protection from anything negative that might merge into his life.
From street life in Los Angeles to recent troubled relations, we’re all just lookin’ for them better days. Thanks to Ruben for the stories and the laughs.
This past weekend I headed over to the D9 Reserve warehouse to scope out their recent graffiti mural collaboration. With three amazing artists – CURE, BSIE One, & MARLE this was definitely one for the books.
- Wall 2 Wall -
My good homie Lil B a.k.a. MARLE postin’ up next to his piece. Thanks to everyone from DNINE for the all the hospitality – the food, drinks, gear for my son & I and the list goes on…
”Graffiti is beautiful. -Hunter S. Thompson”
Ivan from Amsterdam booked two days with me here at the studio. He wanted to begin his arm with The Virgen De Guadalupe to pay tribute to his Roman-Catholic religion. With a nationality background from Croatia, he wanted to put a chicano twist on things.
Thanks to Ivan and his fiance Celine, for coming down from Holland to get this piece started. The best of luck to the both of you on your new journey.
Today I shot through the Bella Vista section of Santa Ana to get some pictures of this mural. Only a 5 minute drive from the shop, right on the corner of Jerome Park.
American farm worker, labor leader & civil rights activist – Cesar Chavez. A major historical icon for the hispanic community.
McFadden/Townsend Street
”SI SE PUEDE! – Cesar Chavez”
Graphic design student Sal came down from San Jose to get an updated version of a Virgin Mary. His first tattoo to set things off for an up and coming sleeve.
We couldn’t go wrong with an outstanding playlist from the A$AP Mob. Here’s a tune from of my favorite’s from the group, FERG!
Thanks again Sal for sitting tight through the long session.
I had the opportunity to collaborate with fellow tattoo artist and painter Carlos Rojas on one of his custom t-shirts for his studio Black Anchor Collective. We’re actually doing a lil’ trade on this one, work for work. Check back to see what he has in store.
All letter work cleaned up and vectored by my co-worker and childhood best friend Jose Villa. Shirt will be releasing very soon, so be sure to follow up with us.
All Serious Logo Inquiries: INFO@MIGUELOCHOATATTOO.COM
The team’s ace- L.T. got an appointment for a portrait on the calf last night. He brought the homeboy Johnny Racks a.k.a. Johnny Stacks a.k.a. BAM BAM for moral support.
The Symbol Of Peace, The Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatzo.
After a great session we head over to our favorite Korean BBQ spot, a couple of the close homies meet us up for some food & refreshments as well.
…what we thought would be dinner became a feast!
Good Times with Great People.
”The purpose of our lives is to be happy. -Dalai Lama”