For no.6 in our 5×5 series I’ve chosen Acetates, a travelling Spanish tattooer you can find working in great shops around the globe. His unique and fresh take on Japanese imagery is a must see, especially when he mixes it with Tom of Finland references. You should also check out the previous 5 with Scott Move, Luxiano Street-Classic, Eterno8, Joe Ellis and Alex Boyko.
What are your 5 favourite images to tattoo?
- kabuki actors mashedup with tom of finland illustrations
- yokai monsters
- Noh masks
- japanese specters
- japanese lucky charms
Where are your 5 favourite places to work?
- Full Circle Tattoo, Ca. USA
- Seventh Son, Ca. USA
- Captured Tattoo, Ca. USA
- Electric Avenue, Luxitown, Luxembourg
- Clan of Tusk, Brugge, Belgium
Who are your 5 biggest inspirations?
- Kuniyoshi
- Kunichika
- Icibay
- Dan Sinnes
- Bill Canales
5 favourite tattoos you’ve done?
5 tattoos that have impressed you lately?
Luke Stewart (@lukeseventhson) (Seventh Son Tattoo)
Johan Svang (johansvangtattooing) (Immovable Tattoo)
Ichibay (@hide_ichibay) (Three Tides Tattoo)
Ichibay (@hide_ichibay) (Three Tides Tattoo)
Hori Koi (@horikoii) (Buddaruma Tattoo)
You can find Acetates on instagram @acetates or at various shops around the globe.