We're getting ready to launch a new T-shirt collection at Project Eighty Three, and each tee is being introduced by a Newquay tattoo artist. Meet Matt Crandon, Captain Matt, Ross Frater, Verdi and Ollie Harris below, and look out for the shirts themselves once the photographs are in.
Meet the artists...
Matt Crandon
Matt Crandon is a tattoo artist at La Familia Tattoo, the Newquay studio at 25A Cliff Road. La Familia describes him as loving bright, bold traditional tattoos, and notes that he also takes on larger-scale work such as sleeves and back pieces. At Ride and Defy we will be launching an off-white tee with Matt's epic design. Keep your eyes peeled! It's a big and bold design!
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Captain Matt
Captain Matt is a tattoo artist at Electric Rainbow Tattoo, on Alma Place in Newquay. He specialises in trad, Japanese as well as bold colour comic style. He welcomes walk-ins and caters to all styles. His tee design is very Captain Matt!... cheeky and naughty!
Verdi
Verdi is a tattoo artist working with La Familia Tattoo in Newquay, at 25A Cliff Road. he works under the name, Whitelands Tattoo, he is known for his detailed fine-line pieces. You can see more of his tattooing on Instagram at @whitelandstattoo. Stay tuned for his artwork!
Ollie Harris
Ollie Harris is a tattoo artist at Black Ink Rebellion Tattoo Co., at 19–21 East Street in Newquay. He describes his tattooing as mainly Chicano — the Latin, Mexican-American street style associated with Los Angeles — and also works in fine line and traditional. You can see more of his work on Instagram at @ollieharristattoo. At Ride and Defy we will be launching a long sleeved off-white tee with Ollie's unique design. The photograph will be added here once it has been taken. Watch this space!
Be the first to know
Want to hear when the tees drop? Follow Ride and Defy, or join our email list, and we'll let you know. You can also ask in the shop or at the bar at Project Eighty Three, Wesley Yard, Newquay.