![]() ![]() “Part of my job is offering a safe space for any person to express what they view as their authentic identity. Aside from traditional flash icons like frogs and panthers, you’ll also find characters from Pokémon, Avatar, and Crash Bandicoot in his body of work. For Kevin Roy, the joy of being a gay tattoo artist is in helping queer-identifying clients cultivate their unique identities. Philadelphia-based tattoo artist Kevin Roy specializes in vibrant, bold neotraditional tattoos with pop-culture and traditional influences. Gay cis-gendered male tattoo artist at Blood Moon Tattoo Syndicate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania As we close out Pride month, see how these six LGBTQIA+ artists are paving the way toward a more colorful future. ![]() While in the past, tattoo artistry has been associated with cis-gendered heterosexual white men, we’re starting to see a rise of LGBTQIA+ and POC artists who are changing the fabric of former, less-welcoming tattoo shops. Tattooing is an art form that represents countless styles, perspectives, cultures, and ideas. So, it’s only fitting that the industry should be home to artists of all identities and backgrounds. By Danny Tress Last Updated: July 1, 2021
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