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Trending Tuesday | Piercing 101 with Texas Sun

With over 25 years combined experience in tattooing, body piercing and permanent jewelry, Texas Sun is excited to share their business with the local community and bring elevated services to Atlantic Beach.

Afton is a native Texan who has worked as a professional body piercer with more than sixteen years experience. Afton specializes in luxury fine jewelry piercing; using genuine stones set in solid gold. Her skillset is so sought after, that she has traveled to coveted jewelry stores and designer showrooms to consult with their employees as well as do “ear curation” for their clients. Additionally, her piercing has been featured in major publications, social media, as well as top runway and red carpet events. Designers you can find through Afton are Maria Tash, Buddha Jewelry Organics, Pamela Love, Kiwi Diamond, Junipurr, Modern Mood and more.

Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Clark has been tattooing for over 13 years and has worked at some of the world’s most influential tattoo shops. Under the guidance of Carlos Truan and Ezra Haidet, Clark began his tattoo career in Austin, Texas. Clark’s tattooing is on a completely different level of skill, artistry and professionalism than what you may imagine when you think of a “typical” tattoo artist. He was voted number 1 in 904 this year and featured in the beach’s own Void Magazine. Due to his talent and reputation, Clark has been invited to work all over the world throughout his career and considers himself very fortunate to have been able to travel to so many places doing what he loves. Clark is well versed in all styles of tattooing including but not limited to Fine Line, Black and Grey, Japanese, Traditional Americana, and Geometric/Dot Work.