The week before the Zoom call with Rich Stremme, we were given the option to hear him talk about graffiti, rock music, or tattoos. I was most interested in tattoos because many people have them, and I was curious about the history and art behind them.
During the week of the Zoom call, we worked on our graffiti projects while also listening to Rich via Zoom. He gave a presentation on the history of tattoos, and talked about his personal experience. I learned that tattoos have a long history to them as they have evolved over time. I found it interesting that Rich still incorporates many of the old tattoo styles in his work.
I was most intrigued by Rich’s experience with Pat. She served as a role model for him and taught him a lot about the industry. I found it interesting when Pat denied 5 sorority girls who wanted to get identical dolphin tattoos. She would only give the girls tattoos if each dolphin was different.
Through the Zoom call, I realized that tattooing is an artistic field. If I ever decide to get a tattoo (which is very unlikely), I would want it to have a personal meaning.
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