Australia is the birthplace of many great tattooists, some of whom have become amazing successor of classical fine art, some of them are the founders of their own styles, experimenters of techniques, but all of them have taken their places at the forefront of modern tattooing. Today we want to tell you about - Chris "Showstoppr" Mata'afa - is a prominent representative of the modern tattoo realism.

His works, both in black and white and in color tattoo realism, is striking in its detail, contrast and brilliance of colors. Chris is a true virtuoso of this direction of art, forcing his works to literally come to life on skin of his clients. Ripples on the water, playing of light and deep, dynamic shadows - all of these details gives an exceptional charm to his every work.

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The plot component also has no definite boundaries. From the portrait works of familiar to all characters of popular films, to surrealistic experimental images, each work is a real tattoo masterpiece.

Despite the fact that getting a tattoo from Chris is not so easy, we invite you to visit his gallery-portfolio. Most likely, the impression from what you will see will make you have patience and prepare for the long trip for your tattoo from Chris "Showstoppr" Mata'afa.

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