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Biblical passage I tattooed in prison using a single needle.

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Tattooing my friend Johnny in a prison cell using all homemade tools.

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A dragon wrapped around a Filipino sun and stars which is also depicted on the flag of the Philippines to represent his ethnicity. This is my friend Smokey's first tattoo. At 31 years old, he's come across plenty of artists in prison but never…

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A Khmer temple called "Angkor Wat" with a Cambodian story written in Khmer. Ankor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. This is a picture of my back tattoo to represent my ethnicity and my gang. All my tattoos, except my gang letters,…

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This is a picture of the front of my body which shows an extensive collection of tattoos… In our California prisons, there is a vast tattoo culture. My 14 year in prison allowed me the time, patience, and tolerance to endure these tattoos which…

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Portrait I did for my friend "Drago" from San Diego of his brother "Rest in Peace"

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3/4 sleeve I did with a single needle in prison

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In prison, you could kill time or utilize the time for self development. I taught myself how to play the acoustic guitar while in prison.

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Polynesian full sleeve for my friend Mike's first tattoo. Done in prison using a single needle and homemade machine.
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