Eric Marcinizyn is a tattooer based in Delaware.

Josh Farria is a photographer based in San Francisco.

Black & Grey tattoo photography by Colorado/California based artist Eric Schwartz.

Marcel Weste is a photographer based in Duisburg, Germany.

Chaos Crew Tattoo Studio developed a poster that interwove the most important events of 2011 into one huge tattoo. History was tattooed onto calfskin to promote the art of tattooing in its most authentic form – on real skin.

Thank you Complex for naming Ink Butter™ as one of The 10 Best Tattoo-Inspired Products. Read the full story here.

N.S. David is an artist based in Los Angeles.

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“Sacred Spring” features new paintings by Bay Area artist Sergio Lopez at the Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco. This is Lopez’ 2nd solo exhibition at Modern Eden after last year’s critically acclaimed exhibition, “Painted Roses”.

The exhibition will be on display through May 6, 2012 with a Closing Reception on Friday May 4, 2012 6-9pm.

Noon is a tattooer based in Troyes, France.