Hiten Damodar Wappingers Falls, NY

JOHNNY TATTOO

My name is Johnny. I’m 29 years old, and I’ve been tattooing for about 3 years; I’m pretty fresh to the industry, but I’m very hungry and passionate about tattooing. I’ve been artistic from a very young age and into adulthood, really pushing it, and that translated into tattooing. Since I’ve started, I have no plans on stopping and all uphill goals from here ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) My advice would be to research an artist that has a style that fits your aesthetic; meet the artist and talk about your tattoo, feel the vibes, and if everything feels right. Take the leap! ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? My friends and family were all super supportive when I first started pursuing tattooing, especially my parents. Thanks, Mom and Dad! ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? There are so many fun parts to tattooing. Just being able to be an artist and be yourself, drawing on people for a living, there’s really nothing else like it. You get to meet a lot of cool people who are just as excited to get a tattoo as you are to tattoo ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? I’ve been getting tattooed since I was 15 years old (sorry, mom), and ever since then, just being in that atmosphere and being around creative people, the energy. There was a spark that, until that time, I had never felt anywhere else ⸺ Who and what influences you to create your work? I get inspired by anything and everything ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? Tattooing is always evolving and changing. I see a lot of amazing work and more amazing things coming from the industry in the future ⸺ How does somebody book an appointment? You can reach me thru DM. Include reference, size, placement, etc. ✕

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