Christian Colon Nashville, TN

CHRISTIAN COLON

I’m originally from Brooklyn, NY. I did six years in the US Air Force as a C-130 jet engine mechanic. I did an apprenticeship in 2007 to be a professional tattooer and have been doing this since then.

Who/where do you get your inspiration

from? Art runs deep in my family, with my earliest inspiration being my grandfather. He was a self-taught painter and musician of many instruments. And now, my wife and kids inspire me to keep learning my craft.

15 Years

Tattooing

Nashville, TN

Location

Independent Artist

Anything B&G Anything Color

Specialty

@jbeantat2

Instagram

jbeantat2

@gmail.com

What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo?

(A tattoo virgin) Do your research. Look up portfolios. Find someone who’s really good at the style of tattoo you are trying to get done, or just a good clean artist to bring your idea to life for you. Last, don’t believe everyone’s description of how a tattoo will feel. Everyone is different, and everyone’s pain threshold is different. You’re a lot tougher than you think.

What did your family and friends think about you getting into the

tattoo business? My family loved it; they all thought they were going to get free tattoos. And they still do, mostly.

What would you say is your favorite part

of the job? My favorite part of the job is getting to meet people from all walks of life. Everyone’s stories are different, everyone’s journey has taken them down unique roads, and sometimes I get to hear the stories.

What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing?

Going from doing art on paper, to walls, to trains, to people. The fact that my art gets to travel with people for the rest of their journey through life is so dope to me.

Who are your favorite artists? @justinbua,@ sylvrstar2, and @jimlee

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private

areas, etc.) No racist shit. No face tattoos unless you’re heavily covered or in the industry. No P’s, V’s, or B-hole surrounding area. Cheeks are cool, though, the lower ones.

What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing?

Crazier and even more beautiful designs, and eventually…..robots. Robot tattooers.

What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing?

Don’t get complacent. Keep growing your art, and don’t ever stop. ✕