Saturday September 12th, 2015: Exodus Events brings you "Tatuaje: A Multicultural Tattoo Experience." Tattoo Artists are often overlooked as artists. What people don't realize that it takes a certain amount of extraordinary skill in order to bring artwork alive on flesh. Tatuaje gives them that spotlight, honoring their talents as well their craft. A diverse group of talented artists, curated by Freddy Negrete, will showcase their unique styles and high technical skills, taking their art on skin and placing them on gallery walls.

Tickets are $20 at the door and proceeds go to Plaza De La Raza so that this community center can continue to provide Los Angeles a space for artists to be their own historians and allow them to speak their narratives.

I was blessed to be part of the VIP reception, allowing me to see the work first hand as well as having an intimate space where we all can meet the featured artists.

Detail of work by Freddy Negrete

"LA Angel" by Yely Diaz

"Lovely Devil" by Victor Sepulveda Oil/Airbrush $16,000

"Angelinas" by Arlene Salinas

"Breakfast of Tijuana" by Wade Hex

Once again, Antonio Pelayo