by brian | Mar 30, 2026 | gallery, news
Beyond the Needle: Collecting Fine Art Tattoos Most people walk into a shop looking for a tattoo; my clients walk in to commission a piece of art. Transitioning from a traditional canvas to human skin evolved my entire fine art practice. When you book a session, you...
by brian | Feb 16, 2026 | news, road trips
There are some shows that just feel like home, and for me, that’s the Evergreen Tattoo Invitational in Eugene, Oregon. I’m heading back this year from March 20–22, and honestly, it’s a trip I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. The Evergreen has always been my...
by brian | Dec 10, 2025 | news
Getting tattooed is a physical process, and your body needs fuel to handle the stress and discomfort. Don’t let low blood sugar ruin your session! I know that everyone out there is trying to stay fit, stay healthy and don’t usually think it’s good...
by brian | Oct 7, 2025 | gallery, news
I get it—the first thing everyone asks about is the pain. Getting a tattoo does hurt, but your body is designed to handle it. The pain isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a necessary trigger for your body’s best defense: the endorphin rush. The Natural Endorphin...
by brian | Aug 20, 2025 | gallery, new ink, news
This is going to be an epic event that I can’t wait to be a part of. What makes a show like this different then your typical Tattoo Convention is that this show’s artists were selected and invited to be a part of it. So it’s sure to be full of...
by brian | Aug 10, 2025 | gallery, news
What a great trip, there is truly no place on Earth like Hawaii. The scenery is just as it is in any movie you have ever seen which is never the case in any of the places I have been. All that being said we only saw a very small piece of it. We spent all of our time...
