Full day session. Jesus piece done by self taught/ prison artist @kiddo_tats

After serving 15 yrs in CDCR, I walked out with nothing but $200, a dream, and fundamentals of art I learned from behind prison walls, old books, and whatever scraps of knowledge I can get my hand on. I didn’t have mentors, fancy equipments, or a studio. All I had was discipline, hunger, and a belief that I could turn this into something real. When I came home, I started my journey of becoming a professional tattoo artist. Everything I know, from drawing to shading to full scale realism came from art books, YouTube videos, and countless hours of practicing. No shortcuts, no handout, just consistent grind. Every piece I create today is a reminder of how far I’ve came and how far I’m still going. #tattoo #tattooartist #bayarea #sanjose #tattoodesigns #tattooshop #prisonartist