RARE 1979 Vintage, Traditional Don Nolan 10 Sheets, Tattoo Flash Set Portland OR For Sale

Artist: Don Nolan.
Distributor: D&D Tattoo Co., Portland, OR. (Portland Tattoo Co).
Year: 1979.
Condition: Excellent.
Description: NEVER SEEN BEFORE, 10 sheet laminated set of Traditional Tattoo Flash from Don Nolan, designed for D&D Tattoo Co., Portland, OR, (Portland Tattoo Co.). These are high quality first gen copies of my originals that I purchased from John Clyde \"Duke\" Browns Son. former owner of D&D Tattoo Co, which became Portland Tattoo Co. This was in 1979 when the original sheets were made for the shop, at that time, Artist included Sailor Barney Jr., Don Nolan, And Brooklyn Blackie, among others. Sheets measure roughly 11X14\" (inches). Laminated, a great investment, and ready for display in your Tattoo Shop, Tattoo Museum, Or Art Collection. These are a great piece of reference of Tattoo History. Don Nolan (1938–2009) was a legendary American traditional tattoo artist who shaped the industry with his classic designs and gentle approach to the skin. Career and Locations

• Origins: Born in Connecticut, Nolan built a career spanning more than five decades across the United States.
• The Pike: He famously worked at Bert Grimm\'s on The Pike in Long Beach, California.
• Shop Locations: Over his lifetime, he operated or worked in shops across multiple states, including California, Oregon (Eugene), Illinois (Chicago), Hawaii (Honolulu), Washington (Bremerton), Alaska (Anchorage), and Minnesota, where he opened ACME Tattoo in St. Paul in 1988.

Flash Art and Legacy

• Spaulding & Rogers: Starting in 1976, Nolan created hundreds of traditional flash sheets distributed globally through Spaulding & Rogers Tattoo Supply, which are stamped with a distinctive capital \"N\".
• Style: Renowned for bold outlines and timeless subjects like eagles, pin-ups, daggers, and dragons, paired with an exceptionally light hand that minimized trauma to the skin.
• Collectibles: His original flash sheets and historic stencils remain highly sought-after collector\'s items and are featured in reference books like Don Nolan Stencils.

If you\'d like, I can provide more information on:

• Specific flash sheet designs he created
• The history of Bert Grimm\'s and the Long Beach Pike era