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Brücius is an American born tattoo artist specializing in blackwork tattoos with a preference for fine lines and etchings.

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Brücius
Born	Brücius von Xylander (1967-01-01)January 1, 1967 Cornwall, New York
Style	Blackwork

Education

Born in New York State, Brücius moved to southern California at a young age. From Los Angeles, he later moved to San Francisco, living there for a couple of years before relocating to Seattle to further his education.

Brücius von Xylander attended the Art Center in Pasadena, California[1] with a focus on Fine Art, with a minor in Architecture. His background in Art History and architecture helped his fine art career and brings another source of influence for his tattoos.[2]

Tattoos

Brücius is known for using styles of blackline-work, scientific illustration and etching[3] to create his tattoos. New York Artist and tattrx.com creator Morgan English wrote, "Brücius draws daily inspiration from endless sources: medieval engravings, wood-cut etchings, taxidermy, architecture, astronomy, as well as biological, nautical and anatomical illustrations. His work is an ever-evolving testament to the majesty of nature and the fascinating history of all humanity.[4]

In his short but prolific career, Brücius has dedicated his craft to the blackwork style, which is a tattoo consisting solely of black ink with lines and dots used as an alternative to shading.[5] In terms of his tattoos Brücius says "I love botanical and scientific illustrations. Sometimes I do reproductions of old prints, woodcuts or etchings, when I do a reproduction I like to get into the heads of the old masters. It's just an older approach, academic way of training. Sometimes you have to make copies in order to learn how to do create something original. I'm fascinated by interesting lines, I sculpt the lines, each line has a shape." Still young in his tattoo career, Brücius strives to further his control of the needle and line, and tattoos on with the philosophy.[6]

Career

After completing his studies in Pasadena, Brücius worked as an artist assistant in Los Angeles doing large format graphite portraits on paper.[7] Wanting to further his stature in the art scene, he moved to San Francisco, to pursue a career in the tattoo industry where he started a competitive apprenticeship completed in 2009. Brücius quickly rose to be a resident artist and eventually shop manager of Black and Blue Tattoo, a historic, premier shop in San Francisco.[8][9] Within two years, Brücius established a special niche in the tattooing world, quickly becoming one of the most sought after artists on the West Coast for Blackwork and line-work.[10]

In September 2015, Brücius completed an international tour, tattooing in elite European shops, which include: AKA in Neukölln, Berlin,[11] Sang Bleu in London, Puro in Milan, and Tribal Act in Paris.[12] In addition to his European tours, Brücius's work has been featured by Sang Bleu,[13] Heritage Post,[14] SavemyInk,[15] Solesatosfactionblog,[16] Tattoodo,[17] Sfist,[18] scene360[19] and multiple other online/print publications.

Another focal point for Brücius' art, his connection with nature has led him to being a regular labor donor to Tatzoo,[20][21] an organization that educates passionate leaders that engage their communities in conserving endangered wildlife species, that are then tattooed their sponsored animal.[22] In addition, he performed live artistic events at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco[23][24][25] and The Wild Center, NY.[26][27]

In 2017 Brücius will be opening his own tattoo studio, Black Serum, in San Francisco, CA.[28] Brücius mission statement is, "It's an artisanal shop, focused on blackwork tattoos and craftsmanship. The common theme will be etching, passion for nature, and a love for the arts. It will reflect the diversity of San Francisco, and we'll also host guest artists. A Ink society for all."

Accolades

His highly specialized blackwork style has earned him First Prize at Biennale International Tattoo[29] in 2015[30] and is recognized by form.ink's Top 10 Tattoo Artists in the Bay Area.[31] He was also recognized by Carbonated.TV as the #1 artist "that will make you wanna get inked asap."[32] In addition, Brücius has tattooed professional musician, songwriter Mara Hruby and professional painter Jeremy Geddes.[33][34]

References

Hello Designs. ArtCenter college of design - A global leader in art and design education. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from artscenter.edu, http://www.artcenter.edu/

BRÜCIUS: FINE ARTIST --> COVETED TATTOO ARTIST. (2014, October 12). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from SavemyInk, http://savemyink.tumblr.com/post/102612147786/br%C3%BCcius-fine-artist-coveted-tattoo-artist

BRÜCIUS: FINE ARTIST --> COVETED TATTOO ARTIST. (2014, October 12). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from SavemyInk, http://savemyink.tumblr.com/post/102612147786/br%C3%BCcius-fine-artist-coveted-tattoo-artist

English, M. (2015, February 24). Scientific illustration Tattoos. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Illusion.scene360, http://illusion.scene360.com/art/75069/scientific-tattoos/

^C. (2016, August 18). Week 6 magazine concept pptx by Tu Phan - issuu. Retrieved December 13, 2016, from https://issuu.com/tuphan96/docs/week_6_magazine_concept.pptx

BRÜCIUS: FINE ARTIST --> COVETED TATTOO ARTIST. (2014, October 12). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from SavemyInk, http://savemyink.tumblr.com/post/102612147786/br%C3%BCcius-fine-artist-coveted-tattoo-artist

Hughes, A. E. (2015, September 24). Interview with Brücius share Tumblr Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from sangbleumagazine, http://sangbleumagazine.com/2015/09/24/interview-with-brucius/

Pershan, C. (2013, March 31). The bay area's Nine best tattoo shops. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from sfist, https://web.archive.org/web/20160520080626/http://sfist.com/2015/03/18/the_bay_areas_9_best_tattoo_shops.php

Cain, R. H. (2014, October 21). The best tattoo shops in San Francisco. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from sf.racked, http://sf.racked.com/maps/best-tattoo-shops-san-francisco

Black and blue tattoo. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from form.ink, https://www.form.ink/black-and-blue-tattoo/

shoegirl, K. (2015, October 14). A tattoo with San Francisco artist Brücius in Berlin. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Solesatisfaction, http://www.solesatisfactionblog.com/2015/10/a-tattoo-with-san-francisco-artist.html

Instagram photo by AKA: Pflügerstr 6, Berlin • Aug 20, 2015 at 5: 47pm UTC. (2015). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/6nTZv7BahR/

(2016). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from heritagepost, https://web.archive.org/web/20160702231406/http://theheritagepost.com/produkt/the-heritage-post-no-17-english-edition/

Citizen. (2012). Artists. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from tatzoo, https://web.archive.org/web/20160610125805/http://tatzoo.org/artists/

Citizen. (2012). About. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from tatzoo, https://web.archive.org/web/20161220160412/http://tatzoo.org/about/

Tatzoo – it's happening!!! Thank you Brucius from black &.. (2016). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/tatzoo/photos/a.136669789694393.20125.120452987982740/615638288464205/?type=3&theater

Center, T. W. (2016). Wild center. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from wildcenter, https://www.wildcenter.org/

Black serum · Xylander Brucius von · 377 Guerrero st, San Francisco, CA 94103. (2016). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from https://web.archive.org/web/20160623180645/http://datasanfrancisco.com/business.php?id=1054266-02-161

Biennale international tattoo added a... - Biennale international tattoo. (2016). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/BiennaleInternationalTattoo/photos/pb.533778883348972.-2207520000.1469089443./882656265127897/?type=3&theater

Brücius. Brücius tattoo | etching Tattoos: Blackwork & Dotwork | about. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from bruciustattoo, http://www.bruciustattoo.com/about/

The 10 best tattoo artists in the bay area. (2015, January 27). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from Tattoo Lists, http://www.form.ink/best-tattoo-artists-in-the-bay-are

Boyd, L. (2015, May 2). 8 tattoo artists that will make you wanna get Inked ASAP. Retrieved December 15, 2016, from carbonated, http://www.carbonated.tv/lifestyle/8-tattoo-artists-that-will-make-you-wanna-get-inked-asap

Instagram photo by Mara Hruby • Jul 6, 2014 at 5: 21pm UTC. (2015). Retrieved December 15, 2016, from https://www.instagram.com/p/qHigQGsuZq/

External links

• http://marahruby.com/

www.blackserum.com

• http://www.blackandbluetattoo.com/
• http://billyjensen.com/waking-up-at-the-disney-hotel-i-have-tattooed-on-my-leg-to-go-interview-survivors-at-the-pulse-nightclub-shooting/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWAUDoMP1Lg
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008286649116&sk=photos&collection_token=100008286649116%3A2305272732%3A69&set=a.1673811656238373.1073741844.100008286649116&type=3

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