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MEET THE ARTISTS

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JON HIGHLAND

My life is a circus! I love all things exciting, from nature to swallowing fire. I started 12 Monkeys Tattoos in 1999 and have been enjoying every moment of it. I don't confine myself to any one style, but I do a lot of realism with a flash.

Contact: Instagram / Text

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KRISTAL ELAINE

I have always surrounded myself with art, starting with oil painting and then pursuing tattooing as a career. The flow, composition, and intricate details speak to me when designing pieces. I enjoy merging a variety of styles and techniques to create an intricate piece for my clients.

Contact: Text

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RIC CARDENAS

Spent much of my time taking in the scenery, skateboarding, listening to music, and enjoying art. Now I make it! I am a family man who likes to keep it simple and have a good time creating great tattoos.

Contact: Instagram

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JESSICA ORSUA

Huge fan of variety and all things different. I love Disney, floral, horror, and black and grey realism works. However, I'm a huge sucker for trash polka and black trash realism.

Contact: Instagram

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DANNY JUGE

Got into tattooing with help from friends in the punk rock scene. I continue to study art and I'm into detailed tattoos, mixing styles with a realism base. When I'm not tattooing you can catch me being a cat dad, hiking, biking, painting, and still going to shows, but not the pit anymore, lol.

Contact: Text

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ASHLEY HESS

You want it, I got it. I love to experiment with different mediums, including digital, watercolor, acrylic, and ink of course. I love florals and color.

Contact: Email

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