Peter Miller Memphis, TN

11 Years

Tattooing

Memphis, TN

Location

Independent Artist

Custom lettering Neo Traditional/Traditional

Specialty

@metalloidpete

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@gmail.com Tattoos. Metal. Family. Friends. Heart. Father and husband. Metal head. Horror junkie. 11-year tattooer.

Who/where do you get your inspiration from?

I try to draw inspiration from other tattooers and artists I know. There are lots of amazing artists here in Memphis.

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

virgin) Fucking BATHE. No one likes a smelly client. And eat something. Other than that, just grip it and rip it, man.

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

tattoo business? My friends were all about it, but my family was concerned that it wasn’t a viable career. Their tune has changed since then.

What would you say is your favorite part of

the job? Being able to look and dress how I want and designing my own schedule. Little freedoms like that are so important.

What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing?

I was 5 years old on the bus and saw a biker dude with tons of tats on his arms, and I thought, “I want that.”

Who are your favorite

artists? My buddy KP is here in Memphis. The dude is cold-blooded. Big Meas, Orks, Gabri, and Steve Moore.

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.)

Nah. Not really.

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

I have no idea. The bar continues to push higher and higher, so the sky really is the limit.

Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what

was it? Tattooed on a guy for 3.5 hours only to be told he had $23 to his name.

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

Study. Study. Study. ✕

PETER MILLER