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NEO TRADITIONAL ART

NEO TRADITIONAL TATTOOS & WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS

Cristopher Mendez is an artist based in Valencia, Spain.

His dedication to and passion for watercolor painting has enabled him to develop his own style of art from paper to skin.

He would describe his tattoo style as neo traditional with vibrant and solid colors, and a love for animals and nature.

He is an internationally recognized artist who travels frequently to tattoo conventions throughout the world, where he has won many awards.

Over the last few years, his fame and popularity have led towards a demand for him to paint tattoo convention posters, always in large scale with watercolor paints.

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF HIS WORK:

NEO TRADITIONAL TATTOOS

WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS

One of my designs personalized for my client and now friend @lightening_blondie . I’m so happy to have one the Best of Friday at @theinkfactorylyon with this tattoo.

I had an amazing weekend, thanks to the organizers for an incredible convention.

I’m back in Valencia booking appointments in @vieja_escuela_tattoo

Thanks to my sponsors:

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

@killerinktattoo

One of my favorite birds.

This weekend I’ll be tattooing at @theinkfactorylyon , it’s going to be an incredible weekend.

I’m booking appointments in Valencia at @vieja_escuela_tattoo

In the next month I’ll be at the following conventions:

@bruggetattooconvention 🇧🇪 22 -22 September

@dublintattooconvention 🇮🇪 4 -6 October

@bourgtattooconvention 🇫🇷 12-13 October

@ink_natural_cr 🇨🇷 18-20 October

Sponsors

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

@killerink

Some of the tattoo convention posters I’ve painted for this year plus the new poster for Rouen 2025. All painted with watercolor. I’m missing a few, I’ll be posting them later.

I would love to paint more convention posters.

@world.tattoo.events

@bourgtattooconvention 12 -13 October 2024

@conve.riodelaplata 16 -17 November 2024

@rouentattoofestival 18 -19 & 20 April 2025

soon I will publish the poster of @inknatural Costa Rica

Sponsors

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

@killerinktattoo

#watercolor #painting #ilustracion #art #artgallery #poster #posterdesign

Something different, a small color tattoo, but very fun tattooing @tanguydecaens ideas.

Done at @rouentattoofestival 🇫🇷

The best colors @electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo pro team

@killerinktattoo

I LOVE THIS.

@electrum_ink

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Sponsor

@formybiotattoo

@killerinktattoo

See you soon in October @ink_natural_cr Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Some tattoos that I haven’t posted ❤️

Pro team :

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

@killerinktattoo

FOXY LADY
After 82 hours of work this is the result. Watercolor on Canson paper 100x70cm. This will be the poster for a 2025 tattoo convention… more info very soon.

I’m so happy to announce that I’m now officially part of the prestigious @killerinktattoo Pro Team. This is an absolute honor for me. I’m so proud that a new chapter in my life is beginning and I’m looking forward to my future projects with Killer Ink and to using the best materials in the tattoo world.

Booking appointments in Valencia en @vieja_escuela_tattoo

Apartir de septiembre seré parte de este hermoso estudio @vieja_escuela_tattoo . Después de varios meses de viajes, dibujo, pintura y convenciones, vuelvo con muchas ideas nuevas, proyectos y ganas de tatuar todos mis diseños o sus ideas.

Muchas gracias a @gastonoliva.tat2 y @pitutattoo por la invitación a ser parte del equipo 🤗🤗❤️

🌟 TENGO UN PAR DE DÍAS LIBRES PARA SEPTIEMBRE Y NOVIEMBRE SI QUIERES TATUARTE CONMIGO NO DUDES EN ESCRIBIRME A MI O AL ESTUDIO .

📍Calle Quart 91 46008 Valencia

Sponsors

🌟 @electrum_ink

🌟 @formybiotattoo

🌟 @killerinktattoo

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE.
@dublintattooconvention 4th-6th October 2024

I have free time to tattoo my designs or your ideas 🌟. send me a message because there is little time left.

Sponsors:

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

It was an incredible weekend surrounded by good friends and beautiful people. I want to thank the organizers of the @deauvilletattoofestival for the space to exhibit my paintings and I’m so happy to be part of the @formybiotattoo team.

Pro team

@electrum_ink

@formybiotattoo

A quiet weekend in Deauville…

I’m so happy for this beautiful recognition. Thank you @tanguydecaens for coming to me with this idea, I loved it. Punk 70’s. Done today at @deauvilletattoofestival

Pro team @formybiotattoo
@electrum_ink

New poster in process…
Watercolor on canson paper 🌟

In September I will be back tattooing in Valencia in a new studio. More info soon. 🥰

in process of this watercolor on canson paper 100x70cm.

#pintura #mujeremprendedora #loveanimals #dibujo

MEDITERRANEAN MERMAID
Handmade poster for the @palermo_tattoo_expo 2024.
Watercolor on Canson paper 100x70cm.
Prints available on fine art paper in different sizes via the link on my bio.

#watercolors #watercolorpainting #artgallery #artoftheday #artistic #artista #acuarelas

DEAUVILLE TATTOO FESTIVAL 🇫🇷
It’s an honor for me to announce that I will be exhibiting many of my paintings from the last few years in big format at this beautiful and amazing event on the beach in Deauville, Normandy. I’ll have prints available in different sizes on fine art paper and cotton canvas. And of course I will be tattooing as well, I have lots of designs available. I’m proud to be part of the @formybiotattoo pro team.

CRUISIN’ FOR A BRUSIN’ 😎
It makes me so happy to paint this poster for the @rouentattoofestival 2025, France.
Watercolor on Canson paper 100x70cm.
Thanks so much to the organizers @pititaz @cezannedepitou for the trust and opportunity to be able to paint this beautiful poster for your convention.

Proteam @formybiotattoo

#watercoloring #waterpainting #watercolors #watercolours #painting #paint #painting🎨 #ilustrationoftheday #artoftheday #artcollector #artgallery

IN MEMORY OF MARY JANE 🐈.#
Poster for the @expotatuajemedellin for my dear friend @alejospiderman .
Watercolor on Canson paper 100x70cm.

I feel so lucky to have met the beautiful Mary Jane many years ago. Now she is no longer with us, this painting is in her honor.

#watercolor #watercolours #ilustration #ilustragram #painting #painting🎨 #paintings #art #artlover #catlover #catlovers

This is the second set of watercolor paintings I would like to share - some of my favorite animals, painted between 2016 and 2023.

I will be exhibiting some of my paintings at the @deauvilletattoofestival in France next month.

Which is your favorite?

And to celebrate summer, I am offering a 20% discount on ALL my prints available on Etsy, with the discount code SUMMER20. You have until 30th August to take advantage of this sale! Just the link on my bio to my Etsy page.

The first set of watercolor paintings I would like to share is the skeleton set.

I started them during quarantine back in 2020. It was a difficult time, but it gave me the chance to think and reflect, and paint. The Lovers was the first in the collection. I’m so happy that several are tattoo convention posters.

Which is your favorite?

1️⃣ The Lovers 2020

2️⃣ Together Forever (poster for Rovereto Tattoo Art Convention 24) 2020

3️⃣ Love & Peace (y muchas mariposas) 2020

4️⃣ Eternal Love 2020

5️⃣ Reflection of Life 2020

6️⃣ Reincarnation (poster for Ink Natural Tattoo Convention 24, Costa Rica) 2021

7️⃣ Kerry Tattoo Convention 2023

8️⃣ Burning Passion 2023

9️⃣ Rebirth (poster for Bogota Tattoo Convention 23) 2022

And to celebrate summer, I am offering a 20% discount on ALL my prints available on Etsy, with the discount code SUMMER20. You have until 30th August to take advantage of this sale! Just follow the link on my bio to my Etsy page.

#watercolors #watercolor #watercoloring #painting #ilustration

✨ During the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing 100 of my favorite watercolor paintings from the last 8 years.

💫 And to celebrate summer, I am offering a 20% discount on ALL my prints available on Etsy, with the discount code: SUMMER20☀️ You have until 30th August to take advantage of this sale! Just the link on my bio to my Etsy page.

Get in touch if you have any questions!

#watercolors #watercolours #watercolourpainting #painting #ilustracion #acuarelas #art #artpainting #artwatercolor

Preparing the new poster for a convention. More information very soon.

Watercolor on Canson paper 100x70cm.

#watercolours #watercolorpainting #painting #ilustration

I am very happy to share this beautiful finished project, it was many hours of work and it has been incredible to see how this tattoo healed. I have several big projects like this on the go, and I’m looking forward to see the results of well-cared for and cured tattoos.

@electrum_ink the best inks

See you soon in @deauvilletattoofestival

DIOS HORUS
Full aguante, realizado en una sesión de.
CITAS DISPONIBLES EN VALENCIA
Me encuentro agendando citas para el mes de julio y agosto @agave_piercing_tattoo

Siguientes convenciones y exposiciones;

@deauvilletattoofestival 🇫🇷 16-17 & 18 agosto

@weareinkjunx 🇧🇪 30-31 agosto &1 septiembre

@electrum_ink the best inks ❤️

Leg in process …

@electrum_ink

Next conventions:
Deauville France 🇫🇷 17 - 18 August @deauvilletattoofestival

InkJunx Genk Belgium 31/8-1/9 @weareinkjunx

#tattooed #tattoo2me #neotradicionaltattoo #tattoovalencia

OMAMORI
Part of a full leg project…
I’m really looking forward to finishing this project, I love the theme and ideas for drawing and tattooing.

Full colors with @electrum_ink 🇺🇸

COLOMBIAN HARPY EAGLE
for the camera boss @donjuanpa.productions . This tattoo was done last March in my beloved studio @morning_glory_tattoo which is now closed. I am currently a resident in my brother @pulgabodyart studio @agave_piercing_tattoo with a great team of artists

I have loads of designs available and I’m looking forward to starting this new chapter

Sponsor
@electrum_ink

Exotic octopus, design prepared based on my client’s idea.
Done at the @wildtattooshow Namur in Belgium last May. It was a lot of fun doing this tattoo in one session.

Done with @electrum_ink 🇺🇸

One of my fish flash personalized for my client, done at the beautiful and incredible tattoo convention @tattooplanetarium in Paris back in February.

Sponsors:

@electrum_ink

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EVENTS

UPCOMING TATTOO CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITIONS

The Ink Factory Lyon, France

13-15 September

Brugge Tattoo Convention, Belgium

21-22 September

Dublin Tattoo Convention, Ireland

4-6 October

Bourg Tattoo Convention, France

12-13 October

Ink Natural, Costa Rica

18-20 October

There will be an exhibition featuring 20 of Cristopher´s paintings and in addition he will be presenting a watercolor seminar.

Batalla del Tattoo, Chile

7-8 December

Le Mondial du Tatouage, Paris

31 January, 1 & 2 February

If you would like to request an appointment with Cristopher at any of these events get in touch with him via whatsapp +34 615062116, email cristophermendezart@gmail.com or Instagram.

From paper to skin

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NEO TRADITIONAL TATTOOS & WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS

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UPCOMING TATTOO CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITIONS