WatchCut Video just released the latest 100 Years of Beauty episode, and this one focuses on Americana tattoos.
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The series depicts 100 years of tattoo art history on one body.
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The series depicts 100 years of tattoo art history on one body.
When she found out what the video was for, she thought it was an amazing opportunity to be a part of the project and to have history be on her body. Prior to this project, she only had one or two tiny tattoos.
Each piece would be in the style of an iconic artist from each decade over the last 100 years in America. Lubin chose a tattoo from each decade from a curated selection of iconic tattoos.
The majority of the tattoos done in this decade were black and gray because it was really the beginning of ink.
This was one of the more popular images from Dietzel's tattoos, which were beautiful and colorful.
Lubin's tattoo is a hand holding a bundle of flowers, which rang true to Coleman's art.
This tattoo is a small clipper ship with a round, robust look.
Jerry developed his own style and a special needle for shading. This owl is one of his most recognizable pieces.
Tuttle did a wrist tattoo on Janis Joplin, which was photographed on the cover of Rolling Stone. After that, he said women's liberation changed the face of his tattooing.
He's one of the most influential purveyors of tattooing. Lubin chose this iconic mermaid piece.
Malone was known for taking over Sailor Jerry's old studio.
His art was much more surreal than previous artists, and Weich said replicating that was difficult.
Rudy works with a lot of fine line detail with a single needle, which changed the look of tattoos. Lubin chose a Jolly Roger piece.
Hurtado is known for his color portrait work. Lubin chose a color portrait of her own cat.