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What’s the most memorable/ weird experience you’ve had while tattooing?

My journey into tattooing was a serendipitous one. While accompanying a friend to a tattoo shop, I was struck by the beauty of the designs I saw and wondered if I too could

How did you get into tattooing?

I’ve always been interested in painting, but when I discovered tattooing, I became intrigued by the art form and the challenge of creating permanent, mistake-free designs. That’s how I started tattooing.

What’s the best experience that the tattoo world has given you?

I’ve had the opportunity to create portraits of people who have passed away, and it’s a special experience to be able to create a lasting tribute to someone. When they see the tattoo and are happy or emotional, it’s a proud moment for me.

I Can you tell us about your favorite tattoo style or brand?

My favorite tattoo style is reality and black and gray. It requires a lot of concentration and difficult skills to master, but the sense of accomplishment when you complete it is better than any other genre.

What are you passionate about besides tattooing and art?

I’m also passionate about cars and would love to do something related to it, like starting a YouTube channel or working in the automotive industry.

What’s the most memorable/weird experience you’ve had while tattooing?

I’ve had some interesting experiences with customers, both weird and memorable. One weird customer asked me to tattoo a Bible verse all over his face, and he continued to recite the verse even as I was tattooing him. I was a bit afraid of being cursed! The most memorable customer was a father with a mentally disabled son, who left his contact information as a tattoo on his son’s body in case he ever got lost.

What’s your favorite tattoo style, and is there a style that you don’t like?

My favorite tattoo style is black and gray and reality, but I don’t think there is a worst style. All artists tattoo someone’s body with their passion and responsibility, and that’s what makes it a precious moment.

Who is your tattooing idol?

I used to admire Anil Gupta, but now I focus on developing my own style and creating unique designs rather than following someone else’s style.

This band has been going on for ages, but I think they have never received the recognition they deserve. First time I saw them was in 2002 when they supported Slipknot and I was immediately sold on this band. The American Head Charge music balances on the edge of nu and industrial metal with keyboard/sampler having a strong presence. They formed in the late 90s and started their musical adventure with a self-released album “Trepanation”. But the band’s career started to get traction when they supported System of a Down and Shavo Odadijan (SOAD bassist) recommended the band to the legendary metal producer Rick Rubin. Under Rubin’s wings the band relocated to LA and in 2001 released their debut album “The Word of Art”. The band played major festivals (like Ozzfest) and share d stage with the likes of Slipknot, Mudvayne, Rammstein, System of a Down, and Slayer, to name a few. Their first album was promoted by the single “Just so you know” – one of my favourite songs of all times. Their next album “The Feeding” was release after the band parted ways with Rick Rubin’s label. The album, released in 2005, was promoted by a brilliant single “Loyalty” and a video for “Coward”. The same year the band’s guitarist Brian Ottoson died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.