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What started as a passion project to celebrate the artistry of tattoos created this diverse collection of flash styles organized in collaborative pairings of artists from around the world. This project is cheekily named the French Kiss Tattoo Project, because friends and tattoo artists John Stone, Tiwan, and El Bent brought together 123 master tattoo artists from around the world to collaborate in pairs to explore the broad stylistic approaches of tattoo art. The result is a fresh collection of tattoo flash ranging in style from traditional and photorealism to new school and Japanese tattooing. With nearly 200 pieces of flash in total, this title invites enthusiasts to a virtual tattoo shop or tattoo convention to find unique pieces with distinctive designs. SELLING POINTS: . Wide Range of Styles: Collection explores some of the most popular styles of tattoo art, from traditional to neoclassical to photorealism to new school to Japanese . International Influence: Artists involved in the project represent a diversity of styles, influence, and creativity. . Art in Collaboration: Without being overly instructive or thematic, the project invited artists to work together in creative collaboration. The resulting collaboration offers an exciting look at flash art expanding its boundaries.

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After graduating with a master's degree in design, John Stone worked for Cartier for ten years. During art events, he met tattoo artist Big Cyrus, who introduced him to the art of tattooing. In 2015, he completed his apprenticeship at Pardon Maman and joined the Parisian boutique Tribal Act a few years later. His style is effective and colorful, modern and respectful of traditional American tattoo codes. He now lives and works on the north coast of Brittany. Tiwan has been a tattoo artist since 2015 and runs Spirit Tattoo Rennes in Brittany. After a two-year apprenticeship there, he delved into different styles before specializing in traditional American. Offering a wider palette of colors while paying attention to detail, Tiwan presents a modern reinterpretation of this heritage. After working as a graphic designer, El Bent met a tattooer in Portugal that told him he should start learning the craft. He did so in Paris and started to work in a tattoo shop. Five  years later he opened his own parlor, True Love, which is celebrating its 11th anniversary.

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