Pura Vida Tattoo Book by Cristopher Mendez

Cristopher Mendez is a neo-traditional artist and tattoo artist based in Valencia, Spain, internationally recognised for his work in tattooing and watercolour painting. His style is defined by the use of vibrant and solid colours, a strong inspiration in animals and nature, and a constant connection between art on paper and its application on the skin. Throughout his career he has travelled all over the world participating in international conventions, where he has received numerous awards, as well as creating large format artistic posters for tattoo events.

This book is Christopher's first monographic publication, a collection of more than 100 paintings created over the last ten years, presented in an elegant A3 (42 × 30 cm) hardback volume.

With 128 pages printed on 150 g GardaPat Kiara paper, the book stands out for its careful editorial quality and premium presentation, including a gold embossed cover. The texts are available in English and Spanish, making the book accessible to an international audience.

The content is structured in different sections that trace his artistic evolution: a contextual introduction to his career, The Skeleton Collection, posters for tattoo conventions, works that explore the creative process beyond technique, the transition from paper to skin and a selection of paintings on wood.

Conceived as a true coffee table collector's book, this work allows us to immerse ourselves in Christopher's visual universe and to appreciate a whole decade of work marked by colour, graphic strength and a very personal artistic identity.