Last week was the birthday of one of the most iconic tattoo artists to ever grace the tattoo industry. The 14th January was Norman Keith Collins’ birthday. More famously known as Sailor Jerry, Collins made his mark on the tattoo industry in the early 1900s. Sailor Jerry is known to be one of the most prominent and influential tattoo artists in the industry. Even years after Collin's era, tattoo artists are still widely referencing his work today, immortalising Collin's name in the tattoo world, and carrying on his legacy.
One of the most iconic tattoo artists of all time is Norman Keith Collins, more famously known as Sailor Jerry. We’re huge fans Sailor Jerry style tattoos here at Magnum Tattoo Supplies, and as a UK supplier of Tattoo Machine Accessories we thought it’d be fitting to have a look at some of the incredible Sailor Jerry flash, and also check out some Sailor Jerry inspired old -school tattoos by modern day artists.