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Some recognitions, awards, and interviews throughout my career

Some recognitions, awards, and interviews throughout my career

Interview for Forbes

José Contreras se ha vuelto
un experto en microrealismo

José Contreras is one of the best tattoo artists in the United States and is known in several countries as an artist who creates high-quality works. As part of his career, the Venezuelan by birth has traveled and worked in large studios in Venezuela, Argentina, France, the United Kingdom and the United States, which has given him great experience and he has been able to work with many celebrities.

According to José Contreras, what he likes most about the microrealistic style is that with a three-line needle, Dynamic black ink and a tattoo machine he can do magic.

INTERVIEW FOR PEOPLE

Tattoo Artist Jose Contreras Says the Latest Celebrity Trend Is Getting Inked Under Anesthesia

Contreras has done tattoos for musicians Post Malone and Ozuna, pro athletes Anthony Davis and Lonzo Ball and more

Venezuelan Tattoo Artist Brings Talents to Denton.

Originally from Venezuela, a now-Denton resident is making a name for himself by sharing his passion for tattooing. NBC 5 Photojournalist Arnaldo Gines visited his shop for a look at his art.

interview FOR
Univisión newS

Here is a fragment of the interview I had for Univisión Noticias. Thank you @elianzidan for the interview and see you soon for your tattoo!

• • • Here is a fragment of the interview I had for Univisión Noticias. Thanks @elianzidan for the interview and see you soon for your tattoo.

Interview for
Univision

José Contreras, a true globetrotting tattoo artist, promotes this art form with his unique and highly innovative style.

This artist has traveled through countless countries and states spanning many time zones.

Interview for
Voyage Dallas

Meet Jose Contreras of
Dark Age Tattoo Studio in Denton

Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in Dallas Texas
Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in Dallas Texas
Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in Dallas Texas
Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in Dallas Texas

the first tattoo for @rubimolina

Here are some photos of what happened during the interview for @telemundo where I had the pleasure of doing the first tattoo for @rubimolina
She behaved like a champion!
Thank you very much Rubí for the trust and see you soon for more ink!🙌🏼

Interview for
LA VOZ

Venezuelan talent! José Contreras, the tattoo artist of American stars

The Venezuelan – who is based in the city of Los Angeles and works in one of the most sought-after studios in Hollywood, “Ganga Tattoo” – has had the opportunity to capture his art on the skin of stars such as Robert Lee Griffin III, Football player.

INTERVIEW FOR NOTICIAS CARACAS

Post Malone, the American singer tattooed by the Venezuelan, José Contreras

Three more artists from Ganga Tattoo, one of the most prestigious studios in the United States and the world, participated.

‌The singer surprised his fans with new tattoo designs, which were made under an unusual procedure and the renowned Venezuelan artist participated in one of them.

INTERVIEW FOR
DIARIO EN POSITIVO

The tattoo artist
José Contreras triumphs
Worldwide

José’s talents have gained so much exposure that his client list includes football star, Robert Lee Griffin III; Los Angeles Lakers player Anthony Lavis, Post Malone and Ozuna, to name a few.

Interview for
LA FM

José Contreras, celebrity tattoo artist in the US, reveals curiosities about the artists

Jose Contreras. He is a young tattoo artist who has been working in this industry since 2007. He took his first steps in ‘MithosTattoo’, a studio in Venezuela where he was able to participate in local events and on several occasions won awards such as “New Artist of the Year.”

INTERVIEW FOR Gazzetta Di Roma

José Contreras
conquista il mondo con
la sua arte

‌L’arte del tatuaggio lo ha accompagnato fin da giovane, fino a conquistare vari paesi europei come Francia, Dinamarca e Regno Unito, attraverso convegni ed eventi dove il suo talento si è ampliato.

INTERVIEW FOR
Wow La Revista

JOSE CONTRERAS represents Latinos in style in West Hollywood

Jose Contreras is a young Venezuelan who since 2007 has been working with the public, making drawings and body modifications. He began his career at Mithos Tattoo, in his native country where he was able to participate in local events and on several occasions won awards as new artist of the year.

Interview for
LA PATILLA

The Venezuelan artist who has triumphed in the best studios in the world

The tattoo artist began his career at an early age, but professionalism has led him to be part of the most important studios worldwide, such as “Dark Age Tattoo”, “No Regrets Tattoo Studio”, (United Kingdom), “Ganga Tattoo » (Los Angeles, California) and «Last Rites Tatto» (New York).

INTERVIEW FOR LA PROPUESTA DIGITAL

Incredible feline designs are made by celebrity tattoo artist

The precision and grandeur that the Venezuelan artist gives to his feline designs have had an impact on the world of body art, reaching the admiration of prominent figures in music and American football in West Hollywood.

INTERVIEW FOR
ABC NOTICIAS

The Venezuelan Artist Who Has Succeeded In The Best Studios In The World

The tattoo artist began his career at an early age, but professionalism has led him to be part of the most important studios worldwide, such as “Dark Age Tattoo”, “No Regrets Tattoo Studio”, (United Kingdom), “Ganga Tattoo » (Los Angeles, California) and «Last Rites Tatto» (New York).

Interview for
Informador (México)

José Contreras, Latin talent who leaves a permanent mark in West Hollywood

The success story of José Contreras – originally from Caracas, Venezuela – seems natural today, however, becoming the first choice for athletes and singers to get tattooed required something more than his desire to succeed.

INTERVIEW FOR
LATIN PLUG

the wizard of
tattoos
in west hollywood

The precision and grandeur that the Venezuelan artist gives to his feline designs have had an impact on the world of body art, reaching the admiration of prominent figures in music and American football in West Hollywood.

INTERVIEW FOR
DIARIO LOS ANDES

José Contreras, “The King of Tiger Designs” in the tattoo industry

In the world of tattoos, realism is becoming more and more popular, but each artist has their own style. If José Contreras has done anything, it is to overcome the margin of what is “real.” The designs he is most passionate about creating are animals, but his weakness is tigers and lions; The experience has allowed him to know each technique, to achieve levels of finishes, with a natural appearance, that many cannot achieve.

Interview for
Diario La Verdad Vargas

Jose Contreras! The tattoo artist preferred by celebrities

Known for his striking designs of realistic lions and tigers that adorn the skin of singers and American football players, José Contreras has become the favorite Latin tattoo artist for celebrities at “Ganga Tattoo”, West Hollywood.

Interview for
Diario EL ACARIGUEÑO

Venezuelan tattoo artist is listed among the best tattoo artists in the world

INTERVIEW FOR
La Verdad
Noticias

Celebrity tattoo artist for famous people like Post Malone and Odell Beckham Jr.

In the modern world of image-based social media, tattoo art has taken on unprecedented importance for celebrities.

Interview
for
MILENIO

José Contreras: tattoo artist who transforms skin into micro-realistic art

Considering body art as his passion since he was a teenager, José Contreras has currently become a reference in the world of tattoos thanks to his talent in black and gray techniques, realism and micro-realism. To date, with more than fourteen years of experience, he has been able to build a client portfolio that includes various international celebrities.

Interview for
REVISTA
SEMANA

Ozuna, among the artists who have chosen microrealistic animal tattoos

Tattoos have been gaining ground in recent years and it is a practice that has become very common in people of all ages; No matter the design or whether you are young or adult, the truth is that more and more people are resorting to leaving a mark on their skin with some striking motif or with a graphic that has a special meaning.

INTERVIEW FOR
Rollacoaster Magazine

MEET THE ARTIST SHOOTING FOR AND TATTOOING THE STARS: JOSE CONTRERAS.

The tattoo artist chats with Rollacoasteron the highlights of his career so far, his biggest lessons learnt and his best advice for budding artists in the business.

Interview
for
Telemundo

Many thanks to @rubimolina and the @encasacontelemundo team for the interview! 💙🙌🏼 We had a great time with the @telemundo team

INTERVIEW FOR
Telemundo

It fills me a lot to remember where I come from and how this whole adventure in the world of tattooing began.

Like everything at the beginning, nothing is easy and there are many challenges that must be overcome.

Don’t let fear stop you, even if it’s with fear, keep trying. The fear will go away and the achievements will remain.

Special report for @telemundo39 💙

Interview for
Ink Latino
(2016)

JOSÉ CONTRERAS: FROM CARACAS TO CHELTENHAM
It seems like tattooing was the destined career path for José Contreras. Captivated by the arts at an early age, Contreras had always been interested in illustration and learning the skills required for the occupation. However, this was years before he would invest in his interest—long before tattooing was even a blip on the radar for him.

Interview through national television in Denmark

Transmitted in 2016 on Tv2

Showcasing the participation of Jose Contreras in the Nordic Ink Festival.

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