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Frank Jacob Ball

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🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The incredible Christy Fish @fishface, owner of @hardcase_tattoo! Chirty has 27 years sober today ! Christy is a Portland tattoo legend! With over 19 years of tattooing under her belt, she is another female powerhouse in the tattoo world, representing the strength, creativity, and old-school spirit that make this industry so special! We’re proud to have Christy supporting @wearethoseppl and our THROUGH THE DARKNESS Art Show & Fundraiser! This show brings together artists from all walks of life who understand struggle, survival, redemption, and the power of giving back. Tattooing has always been a home for outsiders, black sheep, and those who have fought their way through the darkness and come out stronger on the other side. Thank you, Christy, for generously donating your original acrylic-on-velvet painting to our cause! Your dedication to your craft, your recovery, and your community is a powerful example of what’s possible when we choose a better way of life. We’re honored to have you be part of something bigger than ourselves! 🖤 🔥 THROUGH THE DARKNESS 🔥 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4–8 PM All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund dedicated to helping tattoo artists in need. @wearethoseppl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and supporting addiction recovery communities worldwide. ART SAVES LIVES. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. 🖤 #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #TattooCommunity #SoberTattooers #RecoveryWorks by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The one and only @vienna_littlegoat_tattoos! Vienna Acabrita has been tattooing for over 18 years and sober for 5! Hailing from Reno, Nevada, this sober biker mama is living the clean and serene tattoo dream! Her tattoos are bold, clean, and bright, and her personality is just as colorful! Vienna radiates positivity, takes no shit, and spreads kindness with teeth wherever she goes! A true badass with a heart of gold! 🖤 Vienna has been sharing her recovery journey with the @wearethoseppl family for several years now, always bringing good vibrations, beautiful tattoo work, and a powerful example of what life in sobriety can look like! Thank you, Vienna, for donating this badass Jesus print to our cause! We appreciate your friendship, your support, and the positive energy you bring to our sober tattoo family! 🖤 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th | 4–8 PM All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. Recovery works! Keep shining, Vienna! ⚡ #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #SoberTattooers #RecoveryWorks #TattooFamily by @frankball
Happy belated All Saints Day and Happy current Day of the Dead! 💀 Did you know: All Saints Tattoo was named after All Saints Day? Shop owners Jon Reed and Darla Teagarden spent some time in New Orleans and were fascinated by the rituals and love shown to the dearly departed on All Saints Day November 1st. 🪦 Families would clean and decorate their loved one’s graves with colorful flowers and spend most of the day at the cemetery having picnics and hanging out with the dead. 💐 Being fellow yankee southerners, they had never seen anything like it and decided if they ever opened a tattoo shop they would call it All Saints Tattoo in honor of the beautiful holiday. 🫡 And 8 years later, they did! 🎉 We are proud and honored to serve our Austin tattoo family for these past 14 years at our two locations @allsaintsatx and @allsaintstattoonorth Thanks to everyone who walks through our doors everyday, we would not be here without you!❤️ The More You Know💫 by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 Introducing San Angelo’s finest, @alextrufant of @trufantbrostattoo! Alex and his brother Aubrey have been tattooing for over 25 years, and Alex is coming up on 2 YEARS SOBER! 💪 A true Texas tattoo powerhouse, Alex can do it all! From Chicano fine-line black and grey to Japanese and American traditional, his versatility and dedication to quality tattooing are second to none! A longtime friend of @frankballsr_fineline and Frank Jr., Alex has become family to the Ball Clan. He credits @wearethoseppl as one of the inspirations behind his journey into sobriety, and we couldn’t be prouder of the changes he’s made in his life! RECOVERY WORKS! Alex is living proof that when you put your health and sobriety first, your life and artistic potential can reach new heights! Alex generously donated this absolutely BAD AF original hand-drawn Chicano black-and-grey fine-line tattoo flash sheet to our THROUGH THE DARKNESS fundraiser! The detail, time, and craftsmanship in this piece are INSANE! Definitely one of our favorites, and we’re gonna hate to see it go! 🔥 Thank you, Alex, for your friendship, your generosity, and for showing the world what a sober Texas tattoo legend looks like! Much love and respect, brother! 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM Alex’s original artwork will be available at our auction, with online bidding available for those who can’t attend! All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. @wearethoseppl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting mental health awareness and addiction recovery. FROM THE DARKNESS COMES THE LIGHT! 🖤 #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #RecoveryWorks #SoberTattooers #TexasTattooing by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The legendary @t_hundahl of @favoritetattootx! Tony has been tattooing for over 28 years and celebrating 8 years of sobriety! A true Austin tattoo legend, known worldwide for his bold, solid, powerful Japanese and American traditional tattooing. Classic, timeless work built to stand the test of time! Tony has tattooed @wearethoseppl co-founder @frankballsr_fineline numerous times, helping cover some of Frank’s oldest gang tattoos and giving him a fresh start here in Texas. But their connection goes much deeper than tattooing. Tony took Frank to his very first Austin AA meeting , and they’ve been sober homies ever since! Tony’s dedication to quality tattooing is legendary, and his famous battle cry says it all: “DEATH TO FALSE TATTOOING!” 💀⚡ A huge thank you to Tony for generously donating an original dragon watercolor painting to our Through the Darkness Art Show & Fundraiser! Tony is a man among men in the sober tattoo community. Living proof that recovery works, second chances are real, and sobriety can take an artist’s life and creative potential to incredible new heights! Much love and respect, Tony! 🙏 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM Tony’s original watercolor will be available at our auction, with an online auction for those who can’t attend! All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and our scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. @wearethoseppl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mental health awareness and addiction recovery. RECOVERY WORKS IF YOU WORK IT! 🔥 #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #TonyHundahl #FavoriteTattoo #AustinTattoo by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The legendary @tattoosandtisha from @tattooland! Tisha is a true Long Beach and Orange County tattoo legend, with over 33 years of tattooing under her belt! Still holding down the fort at @tattooland and keeping the spirit of @j_rudy_gtc alive! Featured on multiple tattoo magazine covers, Tisha has been a constant force in Southern California tattoo culture for decades. She’s been a friend of Big Frank’s for years, although she was smart enough to keep a safe distance back in the wild days! 😂 Tisha was one tough cookie coming up in an era when tattooing wasn’t easy, especially for women. Beauty, grace, and grit under fire! She’s stood the test of time and earned her place in tattoo history. The REAL DEAL! Tisha generously donated a beautiful original watercolor painting to the @wearethoseppl THROUGH THE DARKNESS Art Show & Fundraiser! This show is a collection of art from artists who share a common bond: baptism by fire, sink or swim, and surviving the darkness. We’ve earned our scars and stripes, and today we’re here to give something back! That’s what THROUGH THE DARKNESS is all about. Survival, redemption, brotherhood, and giving back to those still fighting their battles. Much love and respect, Tisha! Thank you for being part of this cause! ❤️ 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4–8 PM All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. Original artwork and prints will also be available through our online auction! WE ARE THOSE PEOPLE. WE MADE IT THROUGH THE DARKNESS. 🖤 #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #Tattooland #TattooLegends #WomenInTattooing by @frankball
📸🔥 STEP BACK IN TIME! 🔥📸 The talented @howlermano will be shooting old-school tintype vintage portraits next Sunday at the @wearethoseppl THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER! Get yourself a one-of-a-kind, timeless portrait using a historic photography process straight out of the 1800s! ⚡️ 📍 @richesartgallery — East Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM 📸 LIMITED APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! DM Jeff @howlermano directly to reserve your spot now! Come support art, mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and a great cause while taking home a little piece of history! ART • RECOVERY • COMMUNITY • REDEMPTION #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #TintypePhotography #VintagePhotography by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The amazing @maryjoytattoo, owner of @raven_eye_tattoo in San Francisco! Mary has been tattooing for over 20 years and is celebrating 5 years of sobriety! A proud mother, world-renowned tattoo artist, and the legendary @edhardy’s last tattoo apprentice! That’s one hell of a legacy to carry, but Mary carries that torch with grace, integrity, and true old-school tattoo values. Her incredible American traditional tattooing captures the darkness, mystery, and beauty that live within us all. Yet in person, Mary is an absolute ray of sunshine! ☀️ Mary holds a special place in the hearts of @wearethoseppl founders Frank and Erika. She and her partner Derrick are both sober and have supported our mission from the beginning. From running marathons to giving back to their community and keeping tattoo traditions alive, these two are living proof that recovery is a beautiful way of life! Mary has generously donated a beautiful original watercolor painting to our THROUGH THE DARKNESS Art Show & Fundraiser! Thank you, Mary, for your friendship, your incredible talent, and your unwavering support. It means the world to us! ❤️ 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM Mary’s original painting will be available at our auction, including ONLINE for those who can’t attend! All proceeds benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. @wearethoseppl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mental health awareness and addiction recovery. ART SAVES LIVES. RECOVERY WORKS. KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE! 🖤 #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #MaryJoyTattoo #EdHardy #TraditionalTattoo by @frankball
November Tintype Tour Posted love y’all and thanks everyone for keeping me on the road 🚐 by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The OG VETERANO @dueler_otravida of @thunderbolt_tattoo! ✊🏽 Dueler is the man behind the OFFICIAL THROUGH THE DARKNESS art show T-shirt and flyer! With over 30 YEARS TATTOOING and 16 YEARS SOBER, Dueler is a true OG! A phenomenal graffiti and tattoo artist and a biker , he came up in the rough 1990s Los Angeles tattoo scene and now tattoos in Atlanta, Georgia.With our beloved sober homie @joevegastattoo For @wearethoseppl co-founder @frankballsr_fineline, Dueler’s story hits close to home. Both came up in L.A. when the streets were violent, the tattoo shops were tough, and earning your place wasn’t easy. Standing over 6’2”Dueler was one of the few Black tattoo artists in that scene. His presence, talent, and strength left a lasting impression on Frank.The world was ruff back then Duelers ability to navigate thru that world ,and still be standing today speaking positivity and offering love to the community around him speaks volumes . Some men carry a lifetime of stories. Dueler carries a level of SOUL, WISDOM, and RESILIENCE few will ever understand. Two OGs from the same era, still standing, still creating, and sharing a brotherhood rooted in tattooing and recovery! ❤️ Dueler has supported @wearethoseppl since DAY ONE! Buying shirts and prints, sharing our message, and always showing love to Frank and Erika. THAT’S REAL BROTHERHOOD! 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW 📍 @richesartgallery — East Austin 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4–8 PM Supporting @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund for tattoo artists in need. GRACIAS, CARNAL! Thank you, Dueler, for your art, your friendship, and for standing with us from the beginning! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT! ✊🏽❤️ ART SAVES LIVES! RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE! #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #Dueler #TattooVeterans #OldSchoolTattoo by @frankball
🔥 MEET THE ARTIST! 🔥 The elegant and incredibly talented @katjaramirez of @favoritetattootx! Katja is one of Austin’s premier veteran female tattoo artists! With over 30 YEARS of tattooing experience, her journey began in Canada, took her to New York City, and eventually brought her to East Austin! Known worldwide for her incredibly technical fine-line and Japanese tattooing, Katja represents true craftsmanship, dedication, and old-school tattoo values! Long before meeting Frank and Erika, Katja was already standing up for mental health awareness and the recovery community. She’s a true advocate who doesn’t just talk about making a difference—SHE SHOWS UP! ❤️ With a lifetime of experience in tattooing, motherhood, and overcoming life’s challenges, Katja is an inspiration to women everywhere. She’s living proof that you can stand strong in your beliefs, fight for what matters, and never compromise your integrity! Katja has generously donated a BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING to support @wearethoseppl and our THROUGH THE DARKNESS Art Show & Fundraiser! 🎨 THROUGH THE DARKNESS ART SHOW & FUNDRAISER 📍 @richesartgallery — East Austin, Texas 📅 Sunday, November 8th ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM Katja’s original painting will be on display and available at our auction, less than a block from her new tattoo studio in East Austin! All proceeds will benefit @touchstonerecovery and a scholarship fund helping tattoo artists in need. @wearethoseppl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and supporting addiction recovery communities worldwide. A huge THANK YOU to Katja for her generosity, friendship, and unwavering commitment to helping others! ART SAVES LIVES! RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE! ❤️ Hope to see y’all there! #ThroughTheDarkness #WeAreThosePeople #KatjaRamirez #AustinTattoo #WomenInTattooing by @frankball
🎃💀 HALLOWEEN TATTOOS NEVER DIE! 💀🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, GHOULS & GOBLINS! 🦇⚡️ I’ll be tattooing NOON TILL MIDNIGHT today, taking WALK-INS all day long! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! Keeping it spooky and OLD SCHOOL with badass, classic, timeless tattoos like this sweet dinosaur and banner tatoo! Bold lines, solid color, and tattoos that’ll look just as killer when you’re dead! ☠️ No tricks, just treats and good old-fashioned electric tattooing! Come get something wicked for Halloween! 🕸️ YOU PICK ’EM, WE STICK ’EM! 🕸️ 📍 @allsaintsatx — East Austin, 6th Street STAY SPOOKY, GET TATTOOED! 🎃🦇💀 #HalloweenTattoos #OldSchoolTattoo #SailorJerry #AmericanTraditional #Halloween2026 WalkInTattoos AustinTattoo ATXTattoo StaySpooky by @frankball

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