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Dave Gilstrap = God of Cutting

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Shannon Larratt

It is extremely rare for me to get a photo from scarification artist Dave Gillstrap and not be totally wowed. This recent work he did in Oaxaca, Mexico, is no exception. Dave has previously been mentioned here quite a bit: anchor cuttings, best scar bodysuit (see also: scarification bodysuit), and a brief scar video.

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4 responses to “Dave Gilstrap = God of Cutting”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:39:30 by *A*
    Beauty & sexy shit

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:13:15 by Sarah
    That’s absolutely gorgeous.

    I’m seriously considering seeking him out for my future scarification work…

    Posted on 04-20-2006 21:01:53 by kumquat
    holy ma’fucking shit.
    that’s amazing!

    Posted on 04-21-2006 00:22:54 by outmywindow
    I love the placement of that piece.

    Posted on 04-24-2006 15:59:17 by Halo
    Now that’s the fellow who I want to do my scarifcation piece.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:39:30 by *A*
    Beauty & sexy shit

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:13:15 by Sarah
    That’s absolutely gorgeous.

    I’m seriously considering seeking him out for my future scarification work…

    Posted on 04-20-2006 21:01:53 by kumquat
    holy ma’fucking shit.
    that’s amazing!

    Posted on 04-21-2006 00:22:54 by outmywindow
    I love the placement of that piece.

    Posted on 04-24-2006 15:59:17 by Halo
    Now that’s the fellow who I want to do my scarifcation piece.

  3. Stryker Avatar
    Stryker

    Where can I find Dave Gillstrap’s contact information? I can’t find is shop anywhere. Please help.

  4. Stryker Avatar
    Stryker

    Where can I find Dave Gillstrap’s contact information? I can’t find is shop anywhere. Please help.

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