My cover story on Pinky Yun was published two weeks ago in the Metro! Sorry I didn’t post here sooner. But it’s the story I’ve worked the hardest on, by far.

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https://www.metrosiliconvalley.com/san-jose-tattoo-legend-pinky-yun-inspires-new-book/

My story on Pink Yun is done! He was a legendary Hong Kong tattoo artist who spent the latter half of his career in San Jose. Publication was pushed out to next week to the 26th! Look for it in the Metro 🙌🏻

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#AmWriting my article for Metro Silicon Valley about legendary tattoo artist Pinky Yun. He spent the latter half of his career here in San Jose. It’s been a fun one to work on! Look for it this coming Wednesday 🖤🙏🏻

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I got tattooed by the great Horitomo last week and snapped this picture while he was doing it. I love how much he’s preserved his Japanese culture in his own little space in the corner of State of Grace in San Jose’s Japantown. It was almost like a religious experience, and I feel that this picture conveys that.

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@smcquay got tattooed by Tessia Spisak at The Holy Scythe in #SanJose for #FridayThe13th a couple weeks ago. Such a great time. Check it out!

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Good times at Current Tattooing’s #LunarNewYear art show!

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So much fun yesterday at Holy Scythe Tattoo and Current Tattooing! Great tattoos, fantastic conversations, and community building.

📸: @smcquay featuring @egd getting tattooed by @[email protected] and @[email protected] observing.

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Hey everyone! We’re Tattoo 408. Our goal is to document and promote the incredible and world class tattoo culture and history of Santa Clara County, CA—affectionately called the 408. We’ll be providing photos, videos, and even a podcast. Stay tuned!

Photo: Alan Pham tattooing at State of Grace's 20th anniversary.

📸: @egd

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