Black-and-gray tattoos have become increasingly popular over the last four decades. But many people don't realize that the style has its roots in Chicano art, Catholic imagery and "prison ingenuity." ...

These nine Black tattoo artists are masterful around the concept of skin as canvas, demonstrating that brown skin and deeper ...

A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide.

A style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East Los Angeles' Chicano culture. It moved from penal institutions, to the barrios, to high-end tattoo shops around the world.

A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Black and gray tattoos have remained popular over the years. They are typically produced by diluting the black ink with distilled water to create a wash, which results in the ...

Judges were assisted by guest judge Chuey Quintanar, who has been a tattoo artist for 20 years and specializes in black and gray. Craig hadn't found a challenge yet in the competition that caused ...

Route 66 Fineline Tattoo helped lead the black and grey tattoo style movement in Albuquerque, opening its doors in 1986. Route 66 Fineline and a number of other tattoos shops and artists will be at ...

While Ortiz learned how to tattoo in the streets and juvenile facilities, he says his true education into wider tattoo culture began with an apprenticeship at the former Santa Barbara shop Iron Cross, ...

A popular style of tattooing called "black and gray realism" has its roots in East LA's Chicano culture. It moved from California prisons in the 1970s to high-end tattoo shops worldwide.