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 | Nov 2, 2025 | gallery, new ink, road trips
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be hitting the road in January for one of the East Coast’s biggest shows: the Villain Arts Tattoo Expo in Philadelphia! This is always a great opportunity to connect with collectors and artists on a large scale. This year...
by brian | Oct 30, 2025 | gallery, new ink
As a tattoo artist, the most common question I get—right after asking about the pain—is, “Which do you prefer to work with: Color or Black & Grey?” And honestly, it’s a question I can never fully answer. The truth is, I love them both, and my...
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 | Oct 3, 2025 | gallery
As a tattoo artist, I spend as much time thinking about how a design looks on the body as I do about the actual technique of applying the ink. A successful tattoo is more than just clean lines and solid color; it’s art that interacts with the human form. When we...
