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photo by Jocelyn BresnickTony Edwards has been fascinated by tattoo artistry since he was eight. Like so many people dream of doing, Edwards turned his passion into a career that changed his life.

Fast-forward a few decades, and Edwards is now a world-renowned tattoo artist and business owner specializing in Chicano artistry. He came to Tucson nearly 20 years ago and opened his shop, Old Towne Tattoo. Now with two successful locations, Edwards is focusing on his craft.

Edwards worked under tattoo artist Dennis Dwyer from 1989 to 1991 when Edwards first came to Tucson. Edwards learned a lot from his apprenticeship with Dwyer and was encouraged to open his own shop.

               

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Get your own ink done by Tony at either of the two Old Towne Tattoo locations:

1905 East Grant Road, Tucson- (520) 323-6966

4240 East Speedway Blvd, Tucson- (520) 321-9042

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