Behind the balaclava: artist Sketchy Tank speaks
- Text by HUCK HQ
Sketchy Tank took a break from his daily routine of donuts, bowling and Playboy to give the guys from KR3W a sneak peek into his life.
The illusive San Diego-based artist is known for his explicit illustrations inspired by his many vices.
To celebrate the launch of his KR3W Rights Refused collection, he revealed a few home truths about the man behind the balaclava.
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