My Journey Into Tattooing and Ink Art

From Sketchbook to Skin

Transitioning from paper to skin is a different beast entirely. When I draw on paper, my hand is steady and my fineliners know exactly where to go. Put a tattoo machine in my hand, and everything changes. The texture of synthetic skin is nothing like the canvas of human skin, and the vibration of the machine requires a completely different level of focus.

I share these process videos and practice pieces because I believe in showing the work behind the art. You will see my early attempts—like the wolf design on the calf—where I was legitimately shaking. Those moments of nervousness are part of the process of becoming a better artist. I am documenting this so you can see the effort that goes into every dot and line I create.

How I Create Your Design

If you like my style—my obsession with black and white line work, surreal eyes, and nature motifs—we can collaborate without me needing to hold the machine.

1. The Brief: You tell me the story or the symbol you want to capture. Whether it is a protective guardian or a fragment of nature, I start with a pencil sketch to define the composition.
2. The Refinement: I move to ink, adding the stippling and shading that give my work its depth.
3. The Deliverable: You receive the final high-resolution 300 DPI scanned file and a clean stencil sheet. You can take these files to any reputable tattoo studio in your city to have the design applied with professional equipment.

My goal is to give you a piece of art that feels personal, symbolic, and technically sound, regardless of whether I am the one doing the final tattoo or just the one dreaming up the design.