a beginner who made only two tattoos at that point). She came
to me, got tattooed, which was actually pretty good, and left. After
the session, I called her and asked if she wanted to meet to show
me how her tattoo was feeling. When we met the next day, I asked
her if she wanted to go on a date. Now she is my wife. (Laughs.)
What is the most interesting tattoo you have been asked to do?
Every tattoo I do is very interesting and special to me. I put a lot of
effort into each tattoo I do.
What do you think a client should expect from you as a tattoo
artist and what do you on the other hand expect from a client to
make a successful tattoo and a good collaboration?
From me, a client should expect professionalism and amiability.
From the client, I expect reliability, amiability, and most of all, I
expect good aftercare of their tattoo (fresh and healed).
Are there any positive sides of being an artist?
Yes, there are. I meet a lot of new people including tattoo artists. I
like to go to different tattoo studios for guest spots.
Can I ask if there are any negative parts of your job?
Oh yeah! Since I started to work longer hours, my back started to
hurt a lot. After a long day of tattooing, my eyes hurt.
What criteria do you think that a tattoo convention shall have to
be really successful, both for you as a tattoo artist, but also for the
visitors? Can you give some examples of conventions which meet
these criteria really well?
76
InkSpiredMagazine.com
InkSpiredMagazine.com
77