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You will often see us tattoo artists post with jubilation about a particular piece, but hardly on how much we stress over it. I grew more grey with tattooing, ever then with corp. America. Tattooing is as fulfilling, as it is challenging! We get paid to apply onto a...

I bought some jeweler glasses not too long ago and these things have helped tremendously with smaller work.I cant speak highly enough on how they've helped me with my speed and efficiency. I've always prided myself on employing any tool that will help me even in the...

I always love seeing my clients out living their lives wearing the tattoos I created for them. In the cover photo, is a client that I've been tattooing since she was 18, to date we've probably done over 20 pieces together. Her tattoos represent her struggles, her...

Goodie bags are here! I love leaving an impression on people, and what better way to give them something for coming to see me! You ne er know what you're gonna get in these bags so come get one today during your consultation!

Man I couldn't be happier receiving this award, I thought it impossible when looking at the competition, but my motto is that hardwork+talent beats talent everytime. I worked very hard for this one, even during a time when my life was considerably tumultuous and the...

Yo I'm SO excited to have finally finished building and tinkering with these tattoo machines. Ever since I started tattooing I wanted to learn the art of machine building and this is my first completed set so I'm PUMPED! The one on the lower left was given to me and...

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I really am inspired by artists that can forgo paper and get directly to the skin. I've been tattooed by world famous tattoo artist Miya Bailey and Sir Twice, and they both drew their masterpieces directly onto my skin. This is something that I've admired and have...

It's not always about the ability to pull art from the deepest corners of your mind,or "free-handing", it's about creating a beautiful tattoo for your clients which will stand the test of time. I am a reference artist, which means that I employ imagery from other...

A lot of times people will bring you pictures of tattoos that are already on someone else. As much as possible I try not to rip the image from that design because, it would distort the tattoo, since it's already on a round surface. If I take it off of that and then...

I'm not saying that I will serenade you when you come get a tattoo. I'm not saying that you will get to hear some super awesome music when you come to get a tattoo. But I am saying that a client experience is very important and I definitely strive to make you feel as...

I read an article recently given by Andre 3000 one half of the rap group Outkast. It made me realize a few things about my own artistic journey.   That it is exceptionally good to continue to create and to grow regardless of how you feel about your artwork regardless...

I am so fancinated by the artform that is lettering, that I took it upon myself to learn as much as I could.  During my self-education I found that many of the styles that we use, are from the classic trade of sign painting.  If you look around at old buildings and...