Tyler Jenkins Orlando, FL

THE CHOSEN ONE INK Artist TATTOO STUDIO

OWNER

PHAT MATT BRUNDRETT

Named by The City of Arlington as the Best Tattoo & Body Piercing Studios in 2019 and 2020, The Chosen One Ink Tattoo is one of the oldest tattoo shops in Arlington, Texas. Since 2013, Matt Brundrett, aka Phat Matt, has owned The Chosen One Ink and transformed it into one of the best in Texas. He’s also known for being one of the best body piercers in the business.

He clearly enjoys his work, as evidenced by the manner he runs it. Their objective at The Chosen One Ink is to make you feel at ease and to help you receive the tattoo you’ve always wanted. ⸺ What advice

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

(A tattoo virgin) Go big or go home! ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? They were very excited for me! ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? Owning my own business, making good money, and definitely pleasing my clients! ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? I always wanted to own a tattoo shop! I have been hanging out at tattoo shops since I was a teenager! ⸺ Who and what influences you to create your work? My influence is art! Doing my best and making my clients pleased! ⸺ What is the

most important advice you can give someone new to the art of

tattooing? Be yourself! Try your hardest to be the best you can be and never be a thief. One day you might own and shop, and karma will get you back tenfold! ⸺ Are cheap piercings good? No, I mean fuck no! They use cheap jewelry, cheap needles, and bad placement, and they do not try their hardest. ⸺ Are piercings guns good? No, they damage your ear! The ear stud they use is dull and not even a needle; ouch!! ⸺ What is better stainless steel or titanium jewelry? Titanium, by far! ASTM F136 is my favorite grade! ✕

“GO BIG OR GO HOME!”