June 18
Cartoon / Animation
Illustration
Painterly
2003
Springfield, Oregon
Chris 51 has done what few others have in this industry...everything! From creating and starring in his own reality tattoo TV show Epic Ink (A&E) to teaching seminars around the world. From writing for 3 different tattoo magazines to writing 9 (published) books, Chris has set the bar for work ethic and diversity. He created the world's largest traveling tattoo tour (Geeksterink) and helped bridge the gap between geek-culture and tattoo culture.
The self-proclaimed "Artertainer" has a celebrity clientele ranging from Jon Bernthal (Punisher, Fury) to Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Walking Dead). He is the go-to artist for rock stars also, tattooing members of Anthrax, Sevendust, Megadeth, Trivium, All That Remains, Shadows Fall, Suicidal Tendencies and more.
Chris is best known for his flawless cartoon tattoos. Armed with his signature Chris 51 Geek Ink Set by Intenze, he travels the world to put his pop-culture art pieces on fans.