Tattoos: Spotlight on Artist, Abel Deida

Today’s artist spotlight is on Abel Deida of Nashville, Tennessee.  Abel makes his home at Dead Ahead Tattoo.  Abel excels at so many types of tattoos because he’s a phenomenal artist. If you’re headed in to see Abel, a great Star Wars tattoo or something different is going to get him excited.

Check out all of these images below.  You can follow Abel on his Instagram and set your own appointment with him there too!

 

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Can’t wait for season 2!! #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoos #tattoo #deadaheadtattoo #thechild #themandalorian #starwars #starwarstattoo #babyyoda #bngink #inkjecta

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Feb 10, 2020 at 7:31pm PST

 

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Had a blast doing this Scarecrow Tattoo last night. Took about 8 hours, thanks for looking. #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoo #deadaheadtattoo #tattoo #scarecrow #scarecrowtattoo #scarecrowbatman #dccomics #batman #batmantattoo #colorrealismtattoo #inkjecta #eternalink #tattoosnob

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Sep 27, 2019 at 2:40pm PDT

 

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“A soft, easy life is not worth living, if it impairs the fibre of brain and heart and muscle. We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage… For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Theodore Roosevelt. #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoo #deadaheadtattoo #theodoreroosevelt #theodorerooseveltvelttattoo #teddyroosevelt #26thpresident #americanhistory #portraittattoo #blackandgreytattoo #bnginksociety #tattoo #inkjecta

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Sep 20, 2019 at 7:22pm PDT

 

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Finally got to do this Darth Maul devil head I painted awhile back, really stoked with how it came out #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoos #deadaheadtattoo #darthmaul #starwars #devilheadtattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #moseisleystattoo

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Aug 23, 2019 at 3:36pm PDT

 

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Fun one from today. #abeldeida #deadaheadtattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #colorrealism #colorrealismtattoo #dog #digportrait #dogportraittattoo #inkjecta #eternalink #tattoo #tattoosnob

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Oct 26, 2018 at 9:37pm PDT

 

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“All I am surrounded by is fear and dead men.” -DV. Last nights effort, about 10 hours. Original artwork by the amazing Adi Granov. #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoo #deadaheadtattoo #starwarstattoo #darthvader #darthvadertattoo #starwars #sith #colorrealismtattoo #marvel #inkjecta #eternalink #tattoosnob #tatooartistmagazine

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on May 26, 2018 at 8:16pm PDT

 

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Here’s one from the other day, thanks for looking. #abeldeida #nashville #nashvilletattoo #deadaheadtattoo #flag #americanflagtattoo #merica #blackandgreytattoo #bnginksociety #bngink #inkjecta #tattoosnob #tattooartistmagazine

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Mar 21, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT

 

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Bobbie Gentry #abeldeida #kustomthrills #kustomthrillstattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #tattoo #eastnashville #bobbiegentry #portrait #portraittattoo #tattoorealistic #tattoorealism #blackandgreytattoo #blackandgreyrealism #bnginksociety #bngink #stencilanchored #inkjecta #tattooartistmagazine #tattoosnob

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Sep 6, 2017 at 11:46am PDT

 

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Fun Angel I did the other day. #abeldeida #kustomthrills #kustomthrillstattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #eastnashville #tattoo #angeltattoo #angelstatue #bnginksociety #bngink #blackandgreytattoo #tattoosnob #tattooartistmagazine #inkjecta #stencilanchored #needlejigneedles

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Apr 7, 2017 at 9:26pm PDT

 

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Got to do this rad Wicket portrait tonight @inkjecta #abeldeida #kustomthrills #kustomthrillstattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #eastnashville #wicket #ewok #returnofthejedi #starwars #starwarstattoo #inkjecta #stencilanchored #tattooartistmagazine #tattoosnob #freshlyinked #deathstartattoos #ninemag #jectawars1 @chriscashmore @micksquires

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Aug 11, 2016 at 8:23pm PDT

 

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Better look at Darth Maul from last night @inkjecta #abeldeida #kustomthrills #kustomthrillstattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #eastnashville #starwars #darthmaul #sithlord #phantommenace #tattoorealistic #tattooartistmagazine #tattoosnob #freshlyinked #inkjecta #colorportrait #deathstartattoos #starwarstattoo #inkedmag #jectawars1 @chriscashmore @micksquires

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on May 29, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

 

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Last night work I forgot to post #abeldeida #kustomthrills #kustomthrillstattoo #nashville #nashvilletattoo #eastnashville #drfranknfurter #rockyhorror #rockyhorrorpictureshow #colorportrait #inkjecta #eternalink

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Feb 28, 2016 at 8:19pm PST

 

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Finished this #dayofthedead half sleeve today #diadelosmuertos #tattoo

A post shared by Abel Deida (@abeldeida) on Dec 5, 2013 at 6:29pm PST