
Samuel Rico
Black-and-Grey Hyper Realism
Samu Rico has been making waves with his jaw-dropping hyperrealism for over 17 years now. His journey began with nothing but a BIC pen, some paper, and a hellish amount of grit. Today, his tattoos are admired as visual feasts that rival any high-def photo. Yet, Samu’s rise to the top wasn’t easy. To achieve the level of detail he's able to translate into skin, the pursuit must be relentless. Endless hours have to be stacked and stacked ever higher, as it takes rewiring the visual system to even grasp the initial technique. This grind, combined with his passion (often spiraling into obsession) and commitment to perfection, is what secured his place among the best to ever do it — and you can bet your skin he's here to stay.

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