Despite not dabbling in art until age 25, this NYC tattooist now makes some of the most refined black and grey realism imaginable. one of those rare, late-blooming tattooists who found his calling midway in life, stumbling upon his own undiscovered artistic potential by happenstance. Through practice and the encouragement provided over the years at Art Junkies Tattoo, he’s become an award-winning tattooist and now devotes most of his days to creating mind-blowing realistic body art. Though black and grey tattooing is definitely Mullins’ strong suit, he also creates spectacular color portraits as well as stunning visual art in other mediums. “There’s a big difference in different mediums and styles. You can achieve certain things with one that maybe you couldn’t do with another,” says Ryan. “I tell someone’s story through a tattoo, but I can tell my own through a drawing. Every medium brings something to the table, it’s just letting yourself figure how to use it and deliver the outcome, and everyday I manage to find a challenge through both art and tattooing.”

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