Chris Blinston
Dedicated to the pursuit of perfection, he is a proud patriot and goal oriented leader committed to success for himself and those around him. Chris has a long history of excellence and continuously strives for precision in all endeavors.
2005-2007 Owner of Big Brain 2 Studio
Owner and senior artist of the second world class studio, providing award winning artistry unmatched in the south eastern United States.
2000-2005 Owner of Big Brain Productions, Inc.
Owner and senior artist. Evolved from a small tattoo studio into a premier 10 person organization. The studio has become an imminent source respected within the industry.
2004-2006 "Omaha's Best Tattoo Parlor" The Reader publication
2004-2006 First and only artist to achieve 28 "Tattoo of the day" awards at consecutive national conventions
2004 Tattoo Magazine Dream Team
2004 Skin Art Magazine "Top 20 Most Influential Artists"
2003 Gold Star Award, best color artist
2002-present Better Business Bureau Honor Roll
10 plus individual features in major magazine publications
70 plus portfolio pieces published
163 plus industry awards
1992-1996 United States Marine Corps-Corporal
1995 Recipient of NATO Medal of Valor, assisted in rescue of downed Air Force Pilot Scott O'Grady in Bosnia and Kosovo
21 Meritorious Awards and Masts
2 Meritorious promotions
1st in class Platoon 1075 MCRD San Diego CA.
1st in class MOS 7212 school El Paso TX.
Education
1991-1992 Kansas State University
Architectural Engineering / Art
1988-1991 Bellevue West High School
Graduated with honors
National Honor Society
Member Student Council
State Wrestling Champion-135 lbs.(1989-Freshman Conf.)
Varsity Letterman-Football
Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout
Chris Blinston's Portfolio
