A Southern California native born in 1945, Don Ed Hardy began tattooing in 1966 while completing a B.F.A. degree in printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute. He went on to develop the fine art potential of the medium with emphasis on its Asian heritage, frequently studying and working in Japan.
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Don Ed Hardy
American tattoo artist
Don Ed Hardy is an American tattoo artist known for his tattoos, strong influence on the development of modern tattoo styles, and his eponymous apparel and accessories brand. Wikipedia
Born: 1945 (age 79 years), Des Moines, IA
Period: Postmodern art
Spouse: Francesca Passalacqua
Known for: Painting, Drawing, Tattoo
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Sep 4, 2013 · Donald Edward Hardy was born in Newport Beach, California, and his mother began to encourage him to draw when he was 3. As a preteen, he took ...
Aug 2, 2019 · Trained as a printmaker, this artist helped change American tattooing from a fringe behavior into an art form people use to express themselves.