Elgin tattoo artist Jose Manuel Napoles draws inspiration from Mexican heritage for unique designs

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Original Load Date Sept. 16, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated Sept. 16, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
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An Elgin tattoo artist draws inspiration from his Mexican background to create his unique designs. Jose Manel Napoles is both a tattoo artist and a painter, but whether he's working on metal or skin a lot of his work has one thing in common: his Mexican heritage. "I think it's important, especiall...