Nikko Hurtado
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Nikko Hurtado | |
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Born | Nicholas Humberto Hurtado |
Other names | Nicholas, Nick |
Occupation(s) | Tattoo artist, Television personality |
Nicholas Humberto Hurtado, known as Nikko Hurtado, is an American tattoo artist who specializes in colored portraiture.[1] His signature hyper-realistic color portraits have made him a renowned figure in the tattoo industry with a massive celebrity client list.[2] He has numerous television appearances on shows such as LA Ink, Tattoo Wars, and Ink Master,[3][4] becoming a judge on Ink Master in 2022.[5][6] Hurtado is the founder of Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California, and Black Anchor Los Angeles in Hollywood, California,[3][2] both within Black Anchor Worldwide.[7]
History
[edit]Background
[edit]Hurtado was born to a Mexican welder and Hispanic housemaker in the San Fernando Valley, California in 1981.[3][8] Hurtado was drawn to art early[9] and develop his drawing abilities through art classes at Pasadena's Center for the Arts with a friend, tattooer Mike Demasi. It was a visit to Demasi at Art Junkies Tattoo Studio in Hesperia[3][8] which springboarded him on a tattoo journey where he started apprenticing in 2002.[3] He has tattooed around the globe[10] and given many instructional seminars about the use of his color theory and technique.
Personal life
[edit]Hurtado is married to Joanne[11] and is a father of three.[9]
Career
[edit]Hurtado opened his own tattoo shop in 2010, Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California. He opened his new location Black Anchor in Los Angeles, California on Melrose Ave in 2017.[3] He has been featured on LA Ink and Ink Master, as well as several instructional DVDs.[12][13] Hurtado has become known as the go-to artist for color realism tattoos. His celebrity clients include Vanessa Bryant, Sean Combs, Dwayne Johnson, Drake, and Wale.[14]
Awards & Recognition
[edit]Hurtado's first gained tattoo recognition in 2003 when a client entered the Pomona Tattoo Portrait Contest and placed first with Hurtado's color rendition of Batman.[3]
In 2012, Hurtado participated as a jury member for the Chaudesaigues Award,[15][16] an award that recognizes the career and the artistic choices of a tattoo artist.
Hurtado first solo art show in 2013 was titled "Renati" and shown at Corpro Gallery in Santa Monica, California.[17]
Hurtado has appeared on three episodes of LA Ink with Kat Von D.[16][18]
In 2022, Hurtado became a judge for the 14th season of Ink Master, which began airing on September 7, 2022. Hurtado returned as a judge for Ink Master season 15, which premiered on November 1, 2023.[19]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Marshall, Candice. "Body art at the beach". ABC Gold Coast. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Tattoo their name on your body if you love them. Get their face if you really care". Los Angeles Times. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bio". Nikko Hurtado. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ a b "Nikko Hurtado". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (2022-08-05). "'Ink Master' to Return in September on Paramount , With Joel Madden as New Host". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Staff, Inked Mag (2022-08-05). "'Ink Master' is Back and You Won't Believe the New Judges". InkedMag. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "BLACK ANCHOR WORLDWIDE". BLACK ANCHOR WORLDWIDE. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ a b Zarvsky, Oleg. "Legendary Nikko Hurtado | iNKPPL". inkppl.com. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ a b "In Conversation With: Nikko Hurtado". AugustMan Singapore. 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Killer Ink Tattoo (2017-11-14), Killer Ink Tattoo at London Tattoo Convention 2017, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2018-01-22
- ^ "Coach Mike Bayer". Coach Mike Bayer. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Nikko Hurtado - Flesh Art". Lowrider Arts. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "CHEECH IS UP IN SMOKE!!!". Juxtapoz Magazine. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "'I Was Truly Honored To Do It': Los Angeles Tattoo Artist Nikko Hurtado Discusses Tattooing Vanessa Bryant, His Passion For Portraits Of Kobe And His Connection With Clients - CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Nikko Hurtado - Honorary Member of the Chaudesaigues Award". www.chaudesaigues-award.com. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ a b "Nikko Hurtado". Tattoos and the tattooed. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Nicholas Hurtado". Art Renewal Center. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Preston, Devon (2019-08-08). "Miami, NY, and LA Ink: Where are They Now?". InkedMag. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "'Ink Master' Judge Nikko Hurtado Talks 'New Level' of Artistry Coming to Season 15 (Exclusive)". Streaming. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
External links
[edit]- Official site
- Nikko Hurato Biographical Feature on TattooDesigns.net