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Literary Ink: A Wizard’s Journey
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Literary Ink: A Wizard’s Journey

2020-12-01 · 90 min · Not rated

Documentary

In March 2018, elite tattoo artists from across the globe came together in Chattanooga, Tennessee to celebrate the intersection of literary fantasy and artistic magic at the inaugural Literary Ink convention. “Literary Ink: A Wizard’s Journey” explores the lives, dreams, techniques and artistic inspiration of four of these Tattoo Wizards.

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Axel Arzola
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USD 100,000

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Axel Arzola

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