New book of Mitch O'Connell tattoos

Mark Frauenfelder 5:00 am Wed Nov 16, 2016

Artist extraordinaire Mitch O'Connell has a new book out, called Tattoos Volume Two: 251 Designs, Bigger and Better! Mitch and I've known each other since we were both 16 years old at Boulder High School. (He was in marching band. Here's his photo.) He was a terrific artist then and I hated him for it. Decades later, my hate has mellowed to mere jealously and bitterness.

You can get a copy on Amazon, or buy a signed/inscribed copy direct from the Mitch (with extra surprises).

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Here is how I remember Mitch:

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And here is Mitch's drawing of his studio in the late 1970s early 1980s.

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Previously:

Dirty Needle tattoo art show opens tonight in Detroit

Temporary zombie tattoos by Mitch O'Connell

Mitch O'Connell at Tattoo Factory in Chicago

Gweek podcast 129: Bondage Britney!

Gweek 082: Mitch O'Connell, the World's Best Artist

Mitch O'Connell the World's Best Artist by Mitch O'Connell – exclusive preview of his new art book

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