Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins was named the original Artist for old school / traditional Tattoo designs which have been Around since tattooing began. Some examples of traditional Tattoo’s are: Roses Pin Up Girls Panthers Eagles Swallows Robins Insects Snakes Dragons and many more. Traditional tattoo’s are still very popular in the industry today.

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For decades, Chuck Taylor® Shoes have been the canvas for wearable art, and the vivid tattoo designs of "Sailor Jerry“ have been the epitome of adventurous skin ink. Now we've combined two American originals into one. Sailor Jerry Converse!

Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins (born 1911, died 1973) is considered the foremost American tattoo artist of his time.[citation needed] He expanded the array of colors available by developing his own safe pigments. He created needle formations that embedded pigment with much less trauma to the skin, and he was one of the first to utilize single-use needles and hospital- quality sterilization From his 20s to his late 50s, he stopped tattooing entirely as a part of a disagreement with the IRS. He only tattooed for approximately 12 years. Sailor Jerry's entrusted his name and his artwork to his two protégés, Ed Hardy and Mike Malone, both of whom have become prominent figures in their own right.