Ismael Plascencia Zavala

I have been considering printing a flash book sometime in the future. Thought maybe somebody here might know of a company that provides good quality and prices on for a spiral bound book. I've done some research on my own but I figured I'd ask here before I decided. If you've made one, know of a company or even just have advice on the topic I'd appreciate the info. Looking to make it approx 30 pages front and back (black and white), with only the cover in color and maybe a clear sheet over the cover. Trying to keep cost low so I could keep the sale price low. I plan on donating 50+% of the profits to CHOC Hospital in Orange CA. Also planning on having a page asking that if somebody tattoos a piece out of it that they'll donate a % of their profit to the hospital or any charity. On that page I will also ask them to credit the original artist in hopes to get better artists than me to donate a drawing in exchange for the advertisement the book will provide. Like I said probably only going to be 30 pages and I have a couple people interested so there's not much room. If you're interested in having something (big or small) in it though Id be glad to hear from you. You can check out some of the drawings ill be putting in it on my IG "j3rkbag". Thanks everyone

I also wasn't able to make it. Looked like an amazing event though. Many of the artists were posting pics on IG but this is my favorite one. Ben Grillo tattooing Chuey Quintinar while Robert Atkinson, Dan Dringenberg, Tim Heldricks and JoJo Ackerman watch. Dang

Side of the thigh isn't very bad. It hurts don't get me wrong but with some music and comfortable positioning you can deal fair enough. Whenever the piece crept towards the top of the thigh tho, oh my Buddha. Lining and shading it was no joke. Even worse than the foot. But..... I haven't done the knee or shin yet haha so I imagine those are worse. GL

Louise is Hanky Pankys wife. She is currently fighting cancer. Hanky Panky is the founder of the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum (Tattican). That's how the entire thing came about. Looks to me like some of the money goes to Louise to support her fight and some goes to the foundation. I could be wrong

Starts tonight. Its going to be sick. Anyone going?

Thanks so much. I was the same way about the color. Told my mentor I want it dark with some red. Let him do his thing and I couldn't be happier with the result On another note I'm only online with my phone so I couldn't really tell but is my pic bad quality? Took it with my iPhone but ill try to get a better one if so. Thanks

That is by GoonyToons (Instagram) He has the best Star Wars Flash I've ever seen. Amazing tattoo artist overall

Cali Irons makes a travel armrest. I don't know their website or anything but they do have a Facebook. They're based out of Riverside CA. I think it's basically a one man company thing. He's a really good guy that makes great handmade armrests. Donated an armrest to the Save the ATM event at Under the Gun a month or so ago. Only thing is you need to pack a wrench. Look them up - - - Updated - - - This looks like a basic setup but the ones I've seen are more tricked out. Alligator, pin striping, fancy handles and such. I'm planning on picking up one of his shop armrests soon

Love all the work Here's my thigh piece. Done by my friend and mentor Angel Villanueva (Dringenberg & Co/ LA InkSpot). Hope I'm doing this right...

I like the small gaps. Looks like a sign or the bottom of a skateboard with a bunch of stickers on it. The gaps kinda give each piece a frame kinda feel too

I have whale with a heart coming out of its blow hole. We all have our reasons for what we get. Fuck what everybody else thinks

Chris Breska @ Alchemy Tattoo

Wow. Love the face

Here's one I'm working on

Great great guy. So much respect for him and his story

Brett Hermans Coloring Book Project came out a couple of days ago. Mike DeVries Tattoo Books For Sale: The Coloring Book Project: Brett Herman | Tattoos and Art in Los Angeles California » News Im really stoked to have a drawing in it. I submitted 4 and I don't even know which one made it in yet haha

I have my legs and feet pretty much covered but nothing on my upper body besides my first tattoo on my shoulder blade. Im actually in the process of getting that removed to do a half back piece. Even after that I will have no visible tattoos in a tshirt and jeans. Do plan on getting my arm done but not for a while. I've had the chance to work a few conventions and visit a ton of shops with my mentor. I have the feeling when Im talking to a customer or other artists that Im not being taken seriously sometimes. Dont know if I said that right.. kind of like Im not one of the guys I guess. I don't mind too much but I have had a few artists I respect and admire call me out and those did get me thinking. Brought it up to my mentor and he laughed. Said he wouldn't want to buy a tattoo machine off someone with no tattoos either. Oh well. Everybody has been good people either way and that's what matters. I do believe if you're a tattoo artist you should love tattoos and with that have some. Where on your body, what you get and when you get them is your problem. Just wanted to share my experience on this topic. Thanks

Just heard a hip hop one today by Wiz Khalifa. Not sure what its called but the song seemed to be 100% about tattoos. Sorry

Hollywood Park Masters poster hanging on the wall right when the video starts. Have the same poster on my wall. So cool. That's where I met him. An amazing convention jam packed with legends. Mr Corbin was kind enough to sign my poster and allow me to watch him work for a few minutes. Really enjoy these videos

Thanks. No I haven't but I sure will. Thanks again

Well my name is Ismael Zavala. I'm an apprentice for Angel VILLANUEVA at LA InkSpot in Inglewood CA. I'm actually from Anaheim though. Im just an apprentice so I don't really have a style per say. I guess Ive been doing what I feel comfortable with. My mentor specializes in Black and Grey so I'm about to dive into that. Feel free to drop a message or anything like that. I like meeting other artist and people in the community. That's about it. Peace

Dan is the man

If that is really what you want to believe than that's your prerogative. I feel your being as ignorant as the people who felt/ feel people with tattoos are irresponsible, bad parents, menaces to society, drug using/ dealing good for nothings. Ignorance is bliss I guess. Everyone is entitled to feel the way they do tho so get work by who you will for the reasons you decide. As far as giving back though you can just buy an artist art or flash or attend a seminar, etc. You don't have to get their work tattooed on you. I'm new to this forum and I wanted to say ty for posting your work on whatever forum . Beautiful.