Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist | Local
TWIN FALLS – Tattoo artist Sergio Larios discovered the art at a young age and turned that passion into a successful business.
After a car accident many years ago resulted in a spinal injury that left him paralyzed, Larios left Idaho to rediscover himself.
After a stint in Ashland, Oregon, and some time overseas, Larios found his way back to Twin Falls.
âI learned what I needed to learn on my own, and when I was ready to come back here I did,â said Larios.
On Mother’s Day 2020, Larios opened La Rosa Linda tattoo parlor, named after her mother.
He encourages his clients to view their tattoos as an investment in themselves.
Larios sees his life as a series of rich experiences, “even though it’s under these lights, in this little corner,” he said.
He views the work he does as a way to build meaningful relationships while helping his client achieve their tattoo goals.
Larios has worked hard to create an aesthetic that speaks culturally while creating a safe and warm environment.
âI want people to know that they are safe in their thoughts and energy,â he said.
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Larios did a lot of botanical and geometric work using fine black and gray line techniques. He likes to do big pieces because of the amount of detail that can be incorporated.
The use of technology allows Larios to design work anywhere, anytime. Using powerful software on his tablet streamlined his processes and allowed him to improve his game.
âI dove into works of art that I probably wouldn’t have had before,â he said.
Larios is a big supporter of small business owners, saying “you are creating your own dream or working for someone else’s dream”.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos his client Aaliyah Garcia on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021, at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios found his love for artistic creation around 7th grade. Years later, he will follow an apprenticeship and begin to create his art through tattoos.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos his client Aaliyah Garcia on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021, at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios suffered a spinal injury in a car accident many years ago. “It’s been part of my journey, it’s not how I identify myself though,” said Larios.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios sets up his tattoo machine on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Everything from the obvious tattoo machine to power supplies and lighting is used in the tattoo creation process.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Eder Cervantes discovers his first tattoo on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. The skin is the largest organ in the body and Sergio Larios advises his clients to take care of it as a priority.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios sports a local downtown business in his wheelchair while working Monday, November 22, 2021 at his La Rosa Linda tattoo studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios has always been a big supporter of small businesses like Perrine Man Press, which creates works of art in his own way.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios talks about his plans to donate art supplies to a local school on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Born and raised in Twin Falls, Larios found ways to give back to the community.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Notes and messages are left for artist Sergio Larios at his La Rosa Linda tattoo studio on Monday, November 22, 2021, in downtown Twin Falls. Larios believes in cultivating relationships through tattooing and enriching the experience of everyone involved.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos Aaliyah Garcia on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021 at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios did a previous tattoo based on a photo Garcia had of his family.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos his client Aaliyah Garcia on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021, at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Sometimes Larios turns off most of the lights in the studio, allowing him to concentrate on the work at hand.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos client Eder Cervantes on Monday, November 22, 2021 at La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios tattoos reflect his own journey. âMy first tattoos came with friends who were already tattooing. I had already broken bread with them. They were established friendships, âLarios said.
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Ink into Art: the life of a tattoo artist
Artist Sergio Larios tattoos his client Aaliyah Garcia on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2021, at the La Rosa Linda Tattoo Studio in downtown Twin Falls. Larios places ointment on his glove to prevent the stencil from rubbing off on the client.
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