I’ve always been fascinated with your typical old school traditional tattoos more specifically the older tattoos on the older generation.I grew up in a more conservative household so I was always told not to even acknowledge those older people walking down the street with their classic “sailor Jerry” tattoos ,But I think that’s what made me even more curious about it and got me into tattooing as well as what started my love for traditional art .
What do tattoos and tattooing mean to you?
Tattooing is such a special art form to me and I think a lot of people forget that it is an art from .I get to create unique or classic pieces for people that is going to be with them for a long time and it feel really special and a very intimate art form that someone not only wants my artwork but on their own skin.I love what I do and I think it’s awesome that I get to do what I do as a job .
Song On repeat at the moment?
Would have to be a tie between the classic Motörhead song “ace of spades “ and “favourite “ by fontaines DC
Tattooist you look up to and why?
I will always have to say an OG godfather of tattooing Ed Hardy as he is a main inspiration that for me getting into the industry but I get a lot of inspiration from a-lot of modern traditional tattoo artists as well like Adam Hudson in the UK and Laura Westover in the US But not to forget Peter Thorne right here in Perth that I was really inspired by early into tattooing.
Any Expos this year?
I unfortunately will not be tattooing at any expos this year but I will definitely be attending this years west Australian tattoo fest (but definitely keep your eyes peeled for me tattooing there in the future 👀)
Favourite colour to use?
BLACK OF COURSE !🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Worst colour to use?
I hate using any light neutral tones ,not only is it hard to get into the skin but it’s not that dark and bold vibe one after
Do you have a favourite product from The Tattoo Warehouse?
It will ALWAYS be the stencil jam series ,it smells so good and my inner child has definitely debated a taste test
Worst tattoo trend at the moment?
I’ve seen a lot of people not getting into the Industry for the right reasons.Mostly just making money and offering expensive courses (and unhygienic) to anyone so they can cash in on the industry. I don’t mean it in a way to “gate keep” as we all started from nowhere but more people getting into the industry need to respect the art form instead of looking for a cash grab or just trying to do it for status.
If you could Tattoo anything on anyone, who would it be and what would you tattoo?
I love anything dark and traditional and at the moment I would really love to tattoo a big gargoyle on someone I think it would be sick (maybe even a back piece👀)
Biggest Thanks to Jade for this months sticker design!
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