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VIMBY Video: Jose Lopez

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Ary Mega


Jose Lopez, from Lowrider Tattoos, has been tattooing for more than 17 years. He has his black and white portrait skills on lock, winning him and his shop awards at world conventions. If you’re in L.A., be sure to stop by his shop:

Lowrider Tattoos
6129 S. Harbor Blvd., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 418-9575

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10 responses to “VIMBY Video: Jose Lopez”

  1. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    That is some of the most amazing work i’ve ever seen, thanks for sharing that video with us. Wish i lived in Califonia so i could come in and get some work done by you.

  2. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    That is some of the most amazing work i’ve ever seen, thanks for sharing that video with us. Wish i lived in Califonia so i could come in and get some work done by you.

  3. cerealkiller Avatar
    cerealkiller

    wow. really inspiring

  4. cerealkiller Avatar
    cerealkiller

    wow. really inspiring

  5. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    He’s the best portrait artist i’ve ever seen. Period.

  6. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    He’s the best portrait artist i’ve ever seen. Period.

  7. (A)ndy Avatar
    (A)ndy

    Jose’s work is almost unbelievable. What really got to me was the first big piece on the guy with the body suit; I don’t think i’ve ever seen a piece hold up so well over time, makes me think about how pathetic my tattoos look after only 3 years.

  8. (A)ndy Avatar
    (A)ndy

    Jose’s work is almost unbelievable. What really got to me was the first big piece on the guy with the body suit; I don’t think i’ve ever seen a piece hold up so well over time, makes me think about how pathetic my tattoos look after only 3 years.

  9. vini Avatar
    vini

    that’s awesome , i really want to be a tattooartist later , and i am quite good with portraits but i really wonder how the tattoosystem works for tattooing portraits ….

  10. vini Avatar
    vini

    that’s awesome , i really want to be a tattooartist later , and i am quite good with portraits but i really wonder how the tattoosystem works for tattooing portraits ….

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