Photos: A father tattoos his son (or does he?) in Certified Customs' new mural

In this week's issue, we told you about Certified Customs Tattoos' new outdoor mural, which is drawing looks from neighbors and passersby because of what it depicts: Shop owner Nando Mondragon tattooing his three-year-old son, Chico. But images can be deceiving... Read "Skin Deep" for the full story behind the...

By Emilie Johnson

May 23, 2013

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In this week's issue, we told you about Certified Customs Tattoos' new outdoor mural, which is drawing looks from neighbors and passersby because of what it depicts: Shop owner Nando Mondragon tattooing his three-year-old son, Chico. But images can be deceiving... Read "Skin Deep" for the full story behind the mural, and keep reading for more photos of Chico, Nando and other works from Gamma Acosta, the artist who created the mural.

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