past 5 years, I have been greatly interested in indigenous cultures
and the practice of shamanism and healing through tattoos. This
is an ancient practice that I see playing out in the present day with
people going through incredible transformation and healing when
getting tattooed. Many of my friends who are tattoo artists are also
interested in shamanism and I love to hang out with them to expand
my knowledge further. I especially love to spend time in New Zealand
with shamanic tattoo artists who have taught me a great deal about
their spiritual practices behind tattooing. I have great respect for all
indigenous cultures, especially in Australia as the Aboriginal culture is
so ancient holding vast knowledge about the land and the universe. I
only hope to gain a fraction of this knowledge in my lifetime and use it
to help those around me.
What inspires you when you create?
I am inspired to create and portray my view of the world. I dream of
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world peace and of a time when everyone becomes one realising that
we are all the same. A lot of my artwork comes from this place and
a lot of my customers are attracted to my art wanting designs that
represent similar things such as their own spirituality.
What do you enjoy most about tattooing, and what are some of the
challenges?
I love everything about tattooing, I love interacting with my customers
for so long, I love being creative and artistic all day, and I love
traveling, I love the depth and spirituality behind tattooing, I love the
inks and the technical side, the actual art of putting ink under the
skin, the colours, and playing music all day. Ilove the whole process.
Art could be a great influence on someone’s personality. What is the
best lesson that you’ve learned from your art journey?
Art has taught me to connect with my soul. When I am painting and