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American old school tattoo heroes (and heralds)

Posted by: 2021-11-23
Updated: 2021-11-23

American old school tattoo heroes (and heralds)

More and more people are gracing their bodies in 2016, and if they come in a variety of styles, American old school is still valued and respected by mascara enthusiasts.

The old-school American people have contributed a lot to tattooing. It is hard not to mention the case of Norman Keith Collins, nicknamed Sailor Jerry (1911 - 1973). Many U.S. Navy sailors wore his tattoos, which could be applied to the side.

from Hawaii during a stopover. Hired by the US Navy at the age of 19, this seabass began his carcass training under the direction of Gib "Tutts" Thomas; also an excellent traveler, he later settled in Chicago. Sailor Jerry got her first tattoos on the (heavenly!) Vagabonds who traveled the US rail network across the US.

Ed Hardy, still alive, and Mike Malone, aka Rollo Banks (1942–2007), can be considered the custodians of Sailor Jerry's legacy, who did a lot for tattooing (new shapes of needles, disposable needles, sterilization, etc.). ... As far as drawing goes, Norman Keith Collins was undoubtedly inspired by the folklore of sailors and the navy, but he also draws his know-how from Japanese ink masters with whom he maintains close correspondence. One could also talk about Martin Hildebrandt, a German immigrant who discovered in the middle of the XNUMXth century.^e century tattoo parlor in New York and is considered the first professional tattoo artist. Nowadays, when it comes to old school tattoos, the Saint Louis Old School Tattoo Expo is place to be discover this style, the success of which cannot be denied, and it continues to evolve thanks to new generations of tattooed people.