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Davide Set Atlanta, GA
My name is Davide Set! I’m an anime tattoo artist from Italy who wants to conquer the United States, sponsored by Proton Tattoo ⸺ Who/where do you get your inspiration from? I love watching anime and especially reading manga, I think that every mangaka with his own style is able to express himself in the best way with real emotion; so, I try and study every day to be more recognizable. One piece is my favorite, and Luffy (the main character) is probably my perfect alter ego ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Avoid the ribs, fellas! It fuckin hurts ⸺
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What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business?
In the beginning, they asked me if I was sure about this kind of job..they thought it wasn’t something that I could sustain. Making this a sustainable job was my first goal. I was confident in my ability; now I’m saying this in a magazine ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? Tattooing, no doubt! I mean, we have to think before we create, project our design, and then draw…but the real magic is with the needle; I can bring my design to life ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? Well, my father had 3 little tattoos, and one of them was a little rose on his hand, close to his thumb; I’ve always been fascinated by this “thing” that couldn’t be erased ⸺ Who are your favorite artists? The GOAT is Simon Kbell; he’s terrific..the second one is Hori Benny, and my third choice is Yeray Perez ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) I try to change the placement by talking with my client if I think that the spot doesn’t work perfectly for the design. Usually, I don’t refuse anything ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? I don’t really know, but I hope to be an important part of its future. For example, being part of a pro team and working with them to improve and develop new technology and create innovative tattoo equipment. ✕
DAVIDE SET
