My first exact thought when I opened his homepage (www.jessesmithtattoos.com) was HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT. I was flabbergasted (and I dont even know what that means) when I saw picture, or part of, his new tattoo masterpiece. Full on Adrian Lee/GRIME stuff that pint sized man is doing! But still it has touch of HIM in it. Just check it out.
How fucking good is that! When I used to see Gunnars big body pieces, I thought that was pretty wild. But this... Jesus man. Its ALIVE. Look at the light effects. Now thats art. And it doesnt look corny or childish, no. Its jsut, to put it simply, taking the New-School tattooing into a new heights. Here is the full piece.
Vivid. Raw. Unmistakably pure JESSE SMITH
This is the level I knew he would rize to. I knew that when I have been saying that he is one of the best New-School tattoo artists in the world, that I wasnt blowing smoke up to peoples asses. Way to go buddy. I salute you.
Cant wait to get tattooed by you.
Jesse Smith update
3 messages · last activity 11/14/2007
Jesse Smith is a beast! No doubt! PDC, I thought his news would find you soon enough.
I teased Jesse before about being the "Pride of Richmond", even the "Pride of Virginia"... Let's face it, that guy is the "Pride of the Entire Tattoo World". Really world-class stuff that guys is doing!
...Alright, I will get off his sack now... :-)
I saw this piece earlier today. This is probably the best tattoo I've ever seen. The lighting is just stunning.
I'm definitely a new fan of his.