Blog — Cesar Perez

December 21, 2020

2020 – Pivotal for Art, Trivial for Museums

This has certainly been one long, strange year. Full of bumps along the way that few people can avoid. Fortunately, more and more people seem to be making art as an outlet or to release 2020 tensions. While many industries have taken nose dives this year, art is one thing that is flourishing. Unless, of […]

December 21, 2020

Art Is More Than Ink or Paint

Most people tend to think of drawings, paintings, sculptures or tattoos when they hear the word ‘art’. Art is so much more than that though. The definition of art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. As long as that is kept in mind, art can be virtually anything you make […]

December 14, 2020

Tattoos and How They Affect Careers in 2020

Do tattoos still affect your chances of landing or keeping a job? It’s certainly not a simple answer, because every job and every tattoo is different. In 2020, however, it seems that tattoos and other body modifications are becoming more acceptable. If their policies don’t evolve, employers will be missing out on a significant amount […]

December 9, 2020

Tattoos That Can Track Your Health

Many ancient cultures practiced tattooing. Scientists concluded that these tattoos were symbols of their beliefs, social status, and rites of passage. Some of the tattoos that they discovered didn’t align with that symbolism though. Researchers suggest that these tattoos were for medical relief, because of their odd placement and minimalist designs. Ötzi the Iceman is […]

December 7, 2020

Has Covid-19 Changed Tattooing?

2020 has been an odd, rough year for many as virtually everyone has been affected by Covid in some way. Many industries not deemed ‘essential’ (such as tattoo shops)have had to endure lengthy closures following area specific quarantines. Aside from being dormant for a few months, how has Covid changed tattooing? Walk-Ins Are a Thing […]

November 30, 2020

Who was Sailor Jerry?

Sailor Jerry was born in Nevada in 1911 as Norman Keith Collins. He was notably adventurous and willful as he grew up. Collins’ family regarded him as free-spirited, but also hot-headed. His father called him Jerry, a nickname from the family mule, who shared a similar cranky demeanor. He decided he wasn’t content with living […]

November 25, 2020

Breaking The Glass Ceiling – Female Tattoo Artists

In the late 1800’s, tattooing was starting to become more mainstream. It wasn’t uncommon for sailors or seafarers to have tattoos at this point in time. They are credited with bringing the art form home after observing various indigenous cultures in their travels. However, many people still viewed tattoos as taboo. In it’s infancy, some […]

November 24, 2020

Can Tattoos Be Removed?

Tattoo Removal? The answer is yes – but it is certainly not a cheap or painless endeavor. Perhaps you got a tattoo that no longer aligns with your ideals, or a poorly done piece, or even someone’s name that you’d rather forget – everyone has different reasons for wanting to change their permanent appearance. Since […]

November 19, 2020

Types of Tattoo Needles

Tattoo artists have many different types of tattoo needles, just like paint brushes for painters. Each size and style is for achieving different results in strokes. At a quick glance, most needles look very similar. Here is a generalized chart to emphasize the features of each needle point and text that explains their uses: […]

November 4, 2020

Can You Cover Scars With Tattoos?

Everyone has different reasons to get tattooed, but some people do it to feel human again. Tattoo coverups have been around almost as long as the art itself – the process of camouflaging an old tattoo by inking over it with a new satisfactory design. What about tattooing to cover up scars? Apprentice Whitney Develle […]

November 3, 2020

Record Breaking Tattoos

Nowadays, almost anything can be made into a competition – including tattoos! From having the world’s most tattoos, longest tattoo session, or even the oldest person to receive a tattoo – we’ll be taking a look at some of the most note worthy accomplishments from Guinness World Records. The World’s Most Tattooed Man A New […]

November 2, 2020

How Long Have Tattoos Been Around? Ancient Tattoos Standing The Test Of Time

The practice of tattooing is thousands of years old. Historians and archeologists could only speculate the intricate designs and their importance until recently. Advancing technology has led to the discovery of ancient human remains with preserved tattoos. The Siberian Ice Maiden One of the most well known examples of preserved tattoos is the Siberian Ice […]

September 17, 2020

NH Tattoo Artists Leaving Their Mark

If Monet used a canvas to create his art, then a tattoo artist uses the human body – Cesar Perez has a talent for turning skin into a real-life image. Specializing in black and grey photo realism and super realism, he has gained a reputation for taking clients’ ideas and making them almost life-like with […]

July 29, 2020

I want to thank @wmur9 and @seanmcdonaldwmur for the kind note I got of my art couple nights ago on the @nhchronicle it

I want to thank @wmur9 and @seanmcdonaldwmur for the kind note I got of my art couple nights ago on the @nhchronicle it was great and it really moved me .

May 10, 2020

Happy Mother’s Day mom thank you for always believe in me . Love you to the moon and back.

Happy Mother’s Day mom thank you for always believe in me . Love you to the moon and back. #mothersday #quarentinemothersday #mom

February 20, 2020

The History of Rotary Tattoo Machines

Brief History : Though tattoos are becoming more common, a lot of people still link them to youth. However, the art of tattooing is very old. Some of the oldest tattoos date back to 3300 B.C. but earlier forms of tattooing were practiced long before then. For example, in Japan tattooing goes back as far as about […]

January 13, 2020

Tommy’s StarBrite® Colors

The Importance Of Quality When it comes to tattoo ink, there is no room for inconsistencies or impurities. Ink quality can affect many things within a tattoo, such as healing, saturation, and even the quality of the application. With mandated regulations and guidelines, the risk of buying contaminated product has certainly decreased. However, the risk […]

November 25, 2019

How To Prepare For Your Tattoo Appointment

Tattoo Pre-Care Preparing for your upcoming tattoo appointment is essential to ensure that your tattoo has the best possible healing process. Caring for a fresh tattoo after an appointment is a common practice. Unfortunately, preparing with pre-appointment skin care isn’t as recognized despite its vital importance, which takes a major toll on the final result. […]

November 25, 2019

The Importance Of Tattoo Ink Quality

The Importance of Quality There’s no denying that tattoos have steadily increased in popularity over time. Which also brought along a higher level of consistency and control within the market. Purchasing safe supplies for tattooing has become easier as information about the importance of quality has become more prevalent. However, without true FDA approval or […]

November 7, 2019

Tattoo Aftercare For Black and Grey And Color Tattoos

Tattoo Aftercare Following proper tattoo aftercare is essential to guarantee your fresh tattoo remains clean and healing properly. If you have any unnatural concerns at any point throughout the healing process (such as excessive pain, discoloration, swelling, etc.) please contact your artist immediately. Once the artist is able to asses the situation, it can be […]

October 24, 2019

The History of Tattooing

The Introduction To Tattooing There are many forms of permanent body art, but tattoos are easily the most common. The practice started from a broad combination of ancient techniques and tools. The collection and evolution of these different methods are the roots of modern tattooing. Ancient art and archaeological record have also lent further evidence […]

October 16, 2019

Tank you so much to my client Matt Von Jess for going to the @Tommy's tattoo convention this past weekend and picking up

Tank you so much to my client Matt Von Jess for going to the @Tommy's tattoo convention this past weekend and picking up this babies for me . I really appreciate it man . . . #tommystattooconvention #tattooconvention #trophies #tattooartist

October 11, 2019

The History of Black and Grey Tattooing

The History Of Black And Grey Tattooing Black and grey tattooing is a well known style that utilizes black ink in varying tones and shades. A varying mix of needle groupings are used to achieve the even tones associated with the unique style. The history of the black and grey style is believed to have […]

August 18, 2019

Can You Have Tattoos In The Navy? Updated Policy

The Updated Navy Tattoo Policy Did you know? The Navy has updated its tattoo policy as of April, 2018. The policy has not changed much from the previous update in 2016, aside from a few additions. A large factor in creating this new policy was the increased popularity of tattoos. It was updated in respect […]

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