Mister Cartoon, Tattooing the Virgin
Mister Cartoon
Mister Cartoon created this unique tattoo on the lower back of a woman.
Mister Cartoon
A more traditional Virgin tattoo -- with Mister Cartoon's signature flair.
Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Mister Cartoon explains why creating a tattoo of the Virgen de Guadalupe -- the patron saint of Mexico -- is a sacred task. Warning: This segment contains sexually suggestive language that may be offensive to some listeners.
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