Freddy Negrete

Freddy Negrete is a legendary tattoo artist known for his pioneering black-and-gray tattoo style, which has deep roots in Chicano culture and the prison system. In fact, he is known as one of the fathers of the Chicano-style black-and-gray tattooing. Negrete’s life was marked by turbulence, spending time in juvenile halls and prisons, where he learned the art of tattooing using improvised tools. His iconic black-and-gray shading technique & intricate fine-line work has inspired generations of tattoo artists. Negrete's work is not only technically impressive but also deeply emotional.