The Deadly North: Official Canadian Distributor of rEvolution Ink
Some ink lines are built by chemists. rEvolution Ink was built by an artist — and not just any artist. Nikko Hurtado is widely regarded as one of the best portrait tattoo artists working today, known for photorealistic portrait work that has influenced a generation of artists worldwide.
Twenty Years in the Making
rEvolution Ink isn't a side project — it's the product of two decades of Nikko's own experience in the chair. In his words: "It's been twenty years of growth and discovery. Seven thousand three hundred days of perfecting my craft. One hundred seventy-five thousand hours of evolving."
That depth of experience shows in the ink itself. rEvolution Ink is handcrafted and made with high-quality pigments, designed to deliver the long-lasting, precise colour that portrait and realism work demands — the same standard Nikko holds his own work to.
Built for Realism and Portrait Work
Nikko's reputation was built on realism, and it shows in the line's structure. Nikko's Fleshtone Set in particular reflects tones curated specifically for portrait and realism artists — a direct result of what Nikko has learned from thousands of hours doing exactly that kind of work.
The full catalogue includes:
- Classic Colours — the core palette, from Classic Red and Blue to Golden Yellow and Dark Brown
- Nikko's Fleshtone Set — tones built for portrait and realism work
- The Classic Set — the complete core collection in one bundle
- Opaque Grey Set — for smooth greywash shading and depth
Proud to Be Canada's Official Distributor
The Deadly North is proud to be the official Canadian distributor of rEvolution Ink. That means every artist in Canada working with this line — whether you're doing portrait work, colour realism, or anything in between — is getting the genuine product, shipped fast, from a source Nikko's team trusts.
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