35 hours total with @chimich0nga this weekend at the @indytattooexpo Thank you sir for trusting me, and hanging through this very tough project. We pushed ourselves pretty far, and the results are very rewarding for both of us!! Thank you @saintmarq for the gifts and kind words, thanks @inktherapy for hosting us again!! Thanks to anyone who stopped by and watched, talked, asked questions,or offered support! Excited to keep learning and trying!! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Matt and I set ourselves the goal pushing ourselves as far as we can. And set a time of 50 hours over this weekend, and we came damn close. Total time is 45 hours on this. Friday: 11am till about 5am (minus 3 hours while I had the chance to judge competitions) Saturday: 9am till about 6am very few breaks. Sunday: 10am till 6pm finished up the weekend We didn't place, but I'm sooooo honored to have the chance to try so hard with such inspiring artists! I have never seen more mind-blowing dedication from artists and collectors alike than at this show. Thanks @hell_city @durbmorrison @truetubes for the incredible weekend, and opportunity!!!! Using the best @neotatmachines @hivecaps @eikondevice @kingpintattoosupply @stencilstuff @intenzetattooink @eternalink @tattoosnob #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

40 hours of work in 3 days. Love you matt. Thank you for everything. Thank you @rjdadio @durbmorrison @hell_city Thanks to my incredible friends and booth mates @draketattoos01 @tommyhelmart @carter_moore_tattoos Thanks also to @shanebakertattoo and @drawingdeadart for the extremely helpful critiques. Always trying to improve, thanks guys for taking the time! Using the best @neotatmachines @hivecaps @eikondevice @kingpintattoosupply @stencilstuff @intenzetattooink @eternalink @tattoosnob #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind #fantasy #fantasyart #color #colors

For phil. Swipe to see the tribal we covered!! Did it work?? Let me know in the comments! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

All done for Andrew!! Thank you sir!!! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Thank you Andrea!!!! You are the best!!! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind #ikonikcare @globaltattoomag

Done for Aaron today. Grabbed an exploration session, we did abstract realism, and had a blast. Can never thank you enough for all your trust sir!! Many years now. Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Backpiece AVAILABLE!!! ( might offer it as a raffle) comment if you would participate! I have been so in love with the process of the last 5 pieces I've done, as they are without a prompt from anyone else. It's been years since I gave myself permission to pursue art not specifically for a client. I hope these get grabbed, but you can always message me with your idea, and I can craft something like these for you, discount for exploration sessions. Also looking to compete healed so if you are a client with a big space available, I'm looking to heavily discount some work in order to get things done for some conventions. Email me [email protected] Subject exploration.

The scales are always tipped in favor of the heart over mind. Thanks Edson for, well fuck, everything!! 1st place black and grey tattoo of the day @villainarts SanDiego Thanks you for always trusting me sir Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Something very different for Greg. Thank you so much for trusting me sir!! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Thank you @tattoosbydondon @gilatattooexpo for an amazing show! Thanks @nkspector for being sooooo rad. Thanks for trusting me! Tattooing at @unbreakableinkco Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind

Done for Nicole today!! @gilatattooexpo Thanks for the trust and for grabbing this from me, and letting me practice some neotraditional!!! Won 1st place best neotraditional at @gilatattooexpo Thanks @tattoosbydondon for putting on a great show!! Had such a good time this year!!!! Tattooing at @gilatattooexpo Learning with @firesidetattoo Using the best @neotatmachines #kurtjacobsen #unbreakableinkco #neotatmachines #firesidetattoonetwork #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooing  #tattoomag #art #chicagoartist #chicago #artist  #hivecaps #stencilstuff #intenzepride #ilovemyjob #create #think #bekind