Freddy Negrete is nothing short of a pioneer in the world of the fine line black and gray tattoo art. Interview after interview of every famous tattoo artist today will mention Freddy's name as a major influence in their work. Frddie poplarized the single needle black and gray style that dominates the tattoo industry today. He first began working as a tattoo artist under Ed Hardy at good Time Charlie's. Freddie was part of a revolutionary group of tattoo artists with diverse styles including Mark Mahoney, Bob Roberts and Leo Zuleta. Fredie was named artist of the year in 1980 but quit tattooing at the height of his carrer. He later took up tattooing again in 1990, this time bringing his underground art to popular culture by creating temporary tattoos for countless movies including Blood In Blood Out, Blade, Batman 2 just to name a few. Freddie's unique style, vision and artistry are the true hallmark of the Fine Line Black and Grey tattoo style. To check out more of Freddy Negretes work visit www.myspace.com/freddy_negrete and to purchase some of his T-shirt designs visit www.myspace.com/valhallabrand.