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Chad Chesko⤵️

@chadchesko

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Tattooing since 94
@absolutearttattoo
ABSOLUTE ART TATTOO
RVA WED-SAT
Cheskotattoo@Gmail

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Hello everybody! I’m stoked to share that the family and I will be MOVING TO RICHMOND VA this summer!! Where I’ll be joining the crew at @absolutearttattoo .I’m super excited to work with and learn from the crew at Absolute and the it’s top of the mountain for me to be welcomed at this Temple of east coast tattooing! I’ll be taking in larger projects now so if you wanted that mech sleeve there will be no worries about when I’m there next.
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1- FULLTIME at @absolutearttattoo summer 2026
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2- ON THE ROAD monthly until then. Nj,Pa,Md, Va, Nc, Sc, Ga,Fl, Tn, Tx
Feb trip 13-22
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March/April - Hampton roads w/@electromagnetictattoo -
@elmstfest April 10-12
And as many shops as I can jam in there on the way down. (See additional posts about specific dates and shops)

3- @odysseydarlene is keeping the shop in Brookline and will be continuing to grow her amazing work @odysseywellnesstattoo and will also start to cultivate her tattooing both medical and classic work in Richmond. More info on all that as we get closer to the shift. by @chadchesko

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8 months ago

Hey there! Fillin some gaps with a choose your own adventure offering.
3x5 illustrations on arches. Single idea prompts please for example: fudo underwater, biomech skull or burning witch. You get the idea. I’ll paint just about anything you want mild to wild.
Big cartel link in bio. Thanks yall. by @chadchesko

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3 days ago

Due to a last minute cancellation I have limited time today at 1pm for a one shot job. by @chadchesko

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6 days ago

I really dig the oceanic style specifically stylized Māori tattooing. This is from the pre-iPad days of drawing thumbnails on photo print outs. I drew half dozen of that octo to get the right one for the client. Tech improvements have helped streamline that process by @chadchesko

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9 days ago

I’m in the shop Wednesday through Saturdays at @absolutearttattoo let’s make some fun. Dm or Cheskotattoo at gmail to make it happen by @chadchesko

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18 days ago

Little cover job for Liam done today at my new home @absolutearttattoo where I’m happy to tattoo you anytime. Dm or email me Cheskotattoo at gmail by @chadchesko

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19 days ago

@chadchesko will be joining us at the Norfolk Tattoo Expo November 13th-15th 2026
Contact him to book an appointment or see his walk-up availability at the event! Book Hotel room with Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. Link in the bio.
#norfolktattooexpo #tattooexpo #traditionaltattoo by @chadchesko

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25 days ago

Ready when you are. I’ve got time for ya thru September by @chadchesko

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a month ago

Just a little reminder and heads up if ya didn’t know. I now work at one of my all time dream shops @absolutearttattoo in beautiful Richmond Va! Hit me up for consults or let’s get right to work! ❤️🙏🏻 by @chadchesko

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a month ago

Hey yall. This is what I’ve got left for September. Ready when you are. Dm or email ❤️✌️ by @chadchesko

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a month ago

I now work at Absolute Art Tattoo in Richmond VA FULL TIME! come see me and let’s have some fun!! by @chadchesko

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a month ago

Yo! I’ve got time at Absloute Art RVA sept 15-16 and 18-19 ! Your ideas or mine, I’m ready for ya @absolutearttattoo by @chadchesko

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