Tattoos aren’t just ink on skin, they’re stories, scars and snapshots of who we are. Some mark healing while others mark heartbreak or memory. For Reno tattoo artist Angel Keene, every tattoo is a moment of trust, representing a chance to give someone a permanent piece of art they’ll carry forever.
But his journey to becoming the person behind the needle? Well, it wasn’t exactly simple.
Growing up in Reno, Keene’s first glimpse into the world of tattoos came from his stepdad, Josh, a punk rock guy covered in ink and piercings…