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Black and Grey Eyes

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Rachel

It looks like Leo Rojas Valenzuela has a fan, they sent in some photos

“these tattoos were done by a really outstanding, low profile artist in chile. i’m uploading them to bme coz i think his work must be recognized world-wide, and what better place to do so than this web. hope you enjoy looking at the detailed ink as much as we do; we’re not used to such a great pieces here in chile, peace out!”

I have to agree. I’d like to see more examples of his work as well as artists that are hidden gems from countries all around the world. If your artist doesn’t have a portfolio, tell them to send us 10 photos with their contact information and that they’ll get a free membership as well. Or you can get their permission to submit it on their behalf.

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Comments

20 responses to “Black and Grey Eyes”

  1. Jeremy Avatar
    Jeremy

    Incredible

  2. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    Wow. Knowing that portrait tattoos are so difficult to do well… this guy has amazing talent.

  3. alix Avatar
    alix

    Oh, those are lovely. And I’m not even normally a fan of portraits, but wow.

  4. MissMeg Avatar
    MissMeg

    that’s a really beautiful portrait! Very well done.

  5. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    *Awesome*
    Love how he does lighting.
    And I agree with alix, not normally a huge fan of portraits unless they’re unique, but I’d say in terms of quality, these are pretty unique!

  6. pinky Avatar
    pinky

    I hope he got this artist’s permission before putting his work online. It’s great stuff, and I’m glad to see it featured here, but I’d be a little bothered if someone put my art on the internet without asking me first.

    That being said, awesome work! The attention to detail is stunning.

  7. Aimi Avatar
    Aimi

    These are so beautiful!

  8. Ru Avatar
    Ru

    How would you be bothered? Seriously? No one is stealing credit. “I wish I were an artist who got absolutely no exposure.”

  9. dean Avatar
    dean

    the lil white dash above the first pics lip is amazing

  10. psychonaut Avatar
    psychonaut

    see kids? Kat Von D isn’t the only person in the world that does portraits. And in my opinion, this guy has her licked.

  11. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    She looks a lot like Darlene Love, which is fitting this time of year.
    Beautiful ink.

  12. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    She looks a lot like Darlene Love, which is fitting this time of year.
    Beautiful ink.

  13. Céline Avatar
    Céline

    I’m definitely a fan of his artwork! Very realistic!

  14. anthony Avatar
    anthony

    really really nicely done. i’d love to see some of his work in person

  15. alonso Avatar
    alonso

    aguante chilito !!

  16. Madison Avatar
    Madison

    I really like how the lips look slightly red in the first portrait

  17. Calaca Avatar
    Calaca

    Heeeeeell yeah!! Leo r really really talented and deserves to be recognized world-wide!! AGUANTE LEO !

  18. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    Mindblowing.

  19. Ace Avatar
    Ace

    Those are simply amazing!

  20. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    First one especially is tops.

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