Chris Trevino may be as Texas as they come, but his career as a tattoo artist brought him all the way to Japan to after being inspired by Horiyoshi III, the ambassador of traditional Japanese tattooing. Trevino, known as one of the most obsessive artists in the industry, spent years in the country intensely channelling his mentor's work. When he returned to the States, he combined the traditional Japanese technique with the bright, bold colors and graphics of Texas traditional tattoos to champion his own unique style.TATTOO AGE airs Wednesdays at 10:30 PM on VICELAND. Find out how to tune in here.Sign up for our newsletter to get the best of VICE delivered to your inbox daily.
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