Tag: Tribal

El Nawal’s Black-Ink Tattoos Embody Energy

Post author By The Tattoo Journalist
Post date June 20, 2022
Categories In Abstract, Environmental, Minimalism, Motion, Organic, Tattoo, Therapeutic

Alberto Hartleben is known as “El Nawal” in the tattoo community. A Guatemalan native who has lived most of his life in Brazil. In 2021, he co-founded a private tattoo studio in Houston, Texas, where he currently resides and works. As a tattoo artist, he employs black ink due to its beauty and longevity. In […]

Brian Gomes: Tattoos Inspired by Amazonian Tribes

Post author By Morgan English
Post date January 24, 2017
Categories In Art, Body Art, Geometric, Tattoo

Shamanic philosophy is at the heart of Brian Gomes’ work. He believes our physical form reflects our spiritual life. “Tattoos are the ripe fruit of the soul,” he says. “They are our inner beauty.” Influenced by Brazilian and Peruvian tribes, he credits Shipibo and Huni Kuin artwork for many of his pieces. The goal is to honor, never to plunder. He spreads spiritual intention […]