New shirts, sweats, prints, and revived flash are available on Brian’s big cartel.
The Question is the frontispiece from one of Brian’s sketchbooks. Screen prints have been hand-screened with the collaboration of @studiotwothree , and all other flash and prints are Giclée on archival paper, optimal for framing and display. Tees and sweats are all printed and fulfilled here in Richmond by @northbankprinting . Local pick up is available as well. Thank you all!
BRIAN BRUNO
ABSOLUTE ART TATTOO
1977-2024
BRUNO FOREVER. TATTOO FOREVER.
BRIAN BRUNO
ABSOLUTE ART TATTOO
1977-2024
BRUNO FOREVER. TATTOO FOREVER.
Brian’s design and vision, actualized perfectly by @true.love.neon , at Absolute Art Tattoo in Richmond, VA.
In 2011 @brianbruno and me drove 11 hours, to metropolis Illinois. We were on a mission to get an interview and photos for a magazine article featuring our friend and mentor Jerry Riegger. After driving all night the two of us were so exhausted me fell asleep in the car in front of Jerry’s house. Within the hour the old man came banging on the window of the car to wake us up. What followed was 3 days of stories in Jerry’s workshop and some of the best tattoo talk I have ever been present to hear. The interview and recording was saved on my computer for years. And only hand full of people ever heard it. Then after Brian passed away, I reconnected with @rca.collectibles (Chris). We both agreed and with the blessing of @ryunking knew that it was time for everyone to hear what was recorded in that garage with Brian and Jerry. If you have not gotten one yet please go get a copy of the @tattoofiend.club magazine. The first part of the interview is finally public after almost 15 years of being safe guarded on my hard drive.
Today marks 151 days since Brian’s passing. Each day without him is equal in its wrenching unreality. Truly the only peace to be found is sharing memories and love with the other people who knew and loved him. I send gratitude to everyone who has reached out, made art, shared photos, came to his memorial, stopped by the shop to reminisce, checked in with our kids, sent flowers, shared a meal, listened to me cry or cried with me - all the ways we have carried this tremendous grief and love together.
TATTOO FOREVER
BRUNO FOREVER
Knocked a little of the dust off today. VERY slowly working my way back in..I missed tattooing so much. Thank you all for everything! It is so very much appreciated. I love you all!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This guy @mattooclarke is joining the crew @absolutearttattoo starting 4/1 and we are stoked to have him. VERY well rounded tattooer and solid dude. Mildly handsome to boot. We love him and know you will too. Come check him out or give him a follow he can make what you want! 🙏🏼
