Casey Meservey Grants Point, OR

CASEY MESERVEY

My name is Casey Meservey; I’ve been tattooing since 2009. I’m originally from Portland, Oregon, and I’m currently living in southern Oregon.

Who/where do you get

your inspiration from? I have various things/artists that inspire me, but my #1 inspiration in tattooing was Joshua Carlton.

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

virgin) Don’t worry; it doesn’t hurt as bad as all those jackasses told you! Get good rest, eat and drink water before, and get excited! It’s gonna be a fun experience.

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

tattoo business? I had a lot of support. My band wasn’t so stoked when I quit to start tattooing, but otherwise, friends & family were very supportive.

What would you say is your favorite part of

the job? Putting pretty pictures on people’s skin, duh! Lol, no, when the session is done, I see so much excitement on the client’s face. It makes my day.

Who are your favorite

artists? Joshua Carlton, Trash Polka official, Yogi Barret, Ralf Nonnweiler, Marco Pepe, and Andres Acosta. been nightmare clients who make me want to gouge my own eyes out. But thankfully, I really only seem to have amazing clients these days.

13 Years

Tattooing

Grants Pass, OR

Location

Independent Artist

What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing?

Getting my first professional tattoo. I instantly fell in love with the experience and the whole process.

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

areas, etc.) It really depends on the circumstances, but in general, no facial, head, or genitals. There are some styles of tattoos I won’t do either.

Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what

was it? Oh yes, lol. I don’t have any juicy stories to tell; it’s primarily

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

Really focus on what you’re passionate about! Whatever style excites you the most, go for that and put your all into it. In my opinion, it’s better to be a master of one thing rather than a jack of all trades. ✕

Realism & Portraits Neo Traditional

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