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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Tattoos and tattoo artists create understated, underappreciated works of art.

OPINION: Tattoos are a way to express creativity

MEGHAN HENRY, Evergreen managing editor November 11, 2020

As students build more independence than their teenage selves had, they begin to cultivate their own identities. Forming their own opinions about art and self-expression is often one of the first steps...

Chris Peltier, tattoo artist at Blood Diamond Ink, shares stories from the beginning of his career as a tattoo artist.

Tattooist’s passion for ink emerged early

ANNIKA ZEIGLER, Evergreen columnist March 24, 2020

Blood Diamond Ink is a treasure chest of gas masks, tattoo memorabilia and artwork. Shop owner Chris Peltier said he knew he wanted to tattoo in fifth grade. His mom’s brother, Jeff, introduced Peltier...

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