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SHAWN CRYSTAL

Shawn Crystal is an artist and a teacher. His creative passions stem from his love of hip hop, comics, street art, and illustration. His childhood dream was to draw comics for Marvel and DC Comics, a dream that came true on such titles as Batman, Spawn, X-men, Deadpool, Mother Panic, Guardians of the Galaxy and many more! He is the  Co-Host of The Inkpulp Podcast (alongside Matteo Scalera and Jim Mahfood) and INKPULP LIVE with Co-Host Jim Mahfood and producer Jamie wood. Shawn has also created Inkpulp Instruction, an online educational resource that teaches anyone interested to improve their skills as a storyteller and illustrator. Shawn teaches GRAPHIC NOVEL PRO, a 10 week study on comics and graphic novels, with renowned artist Jake Parker on the SVS Learn platform. He is currently working in Comics and Video games as an illustrator and storyteller.

Recently, Shawn has started his latest creative endeavor as a Tattoo artist! He is studying under his mentor, Eddie Stacey and working out of The Black Marker. Shawn is focused on illustrative black and grey tattoos, especially areas that align with his 20 years of experience working in comic books. With a BOLD line style and grey stipple shading, Shawn is working to bring the look of his comic book inking to your skin!

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QUESTIONS?

ALL QUESTIONS CAN BE HANDLED THOUGH BOOKING REQUESTS BUT HERES SOME THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED
* A booking Request doesn't require a payment, you are only charged for a deposit once approved by the artist, you then put down the deposit and chose your appointment date.
*Each artist will communicate their own preferences on how the project will be discussed as you move forward. Some artists prefer in shop consults while others prefer to handle the specifics of the project via phone or text.
*We recommend a few things that will help your appointment have its most successful outcome. For starters we ask you to hydrate before your appointment and most importantly, having a large meal before your appointment. Blood sugar is key ton your comfort and sugary snacks are always welcomed as well as provided to you by the blackmarket. Secondly, Some artists are less talkative during their work so bringing head phones or a book may go a long way with getting you through certain less enjoyable times in the tattoo process. Thirdly, if you are able to help with preparation for the tattoo, then shaving the area of the proposed tattoo is recommended, the longer between the shaving and the alcohol application before the stencil application, the better. Unnecessary pain is just that, unnecessary.

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