The Tattoo Artist
Rafael Rivera, the "local rock star of the industry," as described by The Valley Advocate in the recent "Best of the Valley Readers' Poll" issue. Loonar Tattoo was named "Best Tattoo Shop" in the poll.
In addition to being an award-winning tattoo artist, Rafael's a good pal. He and I go back a few years to our days at Kitchen Sink Press. Unlike a number of top tattooers, Rafael also draws and designs many of the tattoos he inks. Most tattoo artists use stock designs ("flash") or other people's art when applying tattoos. Unlike those folks, Rafael's done illustration work for comics and magazines in addition to his tattoos.
In addition to being an award-winning tattoo artist, Rafael's a good pal. He and I go back a few years to our days at Kitchen Sink Press. Unlike a number of top tattooers, Rafael also draws and designs many of the tattoos he inks. Most tattoo artists use stock designs ("flash") or other people's art when applying tattoos. Unlike those folks, Rafael's done illustration work for comics and magazines in addition to his tattoos.