Who is Cliff Raven? The ONE artist NEW TATTOOERS need to know! 🐦‍⬛

Cliff Raven: a name that might not be on everyone’s lips, but behind the scenes, this tattoo legend was a game-changer in tattoo history, whose impact is nothing short of revolutionary. In the early 1960s, Cliff Raven’s world shifted dramatically when he was tattooed by the iconic Phil Sparrow. This pivotal moment catapulted Cliff Raven into the inner circle of tattooing’s most influential figures, including Tatts Thomas. But Cliff Raven wasn’t just another tattoo artist—he was a visionary. By the 1970s, he was at the forefront of a revolution, alongside Ed Hardy and Don Nolan, in bringing Japanese tattoo aesthetics to the American mainstream. Cliff Raven will also go down in tattoo history for his revolutionary role in making sure tattoos were safe and sterile for all clientele. Changing the game forever forward in tattoo history. Featured on INKvasion magazines website - https://inkvasionmagazine.com/ ✅INSTAGRAM: Inkvasion_magazine Tattoos in Review will have a booth at the Lady Luck Tattoo Expo 2025 in RENO interviewing and Livestreaming! https://tattoopgh.com/ladyluck.html ✅INSTAGRAM: Ladylucktattooexpo Follow Us on our Socials: ✅FACEBOOK: / tattoosinreview ✅INSTAGRAM: / tattoosinreview #tattooartistinterview #tattoohistory #historyoftattooing #historicaltattoofigures