MEET THE ARTIST

 Throughout my childhood my family moved around a lot which was difficult for me to come to terms with at times. Whenever I was going  through a tough time I found peace through creating art. I first became interested in becoming a tattoo artist around age ten. when  a family member permitted  me to tag along for their tattoo session.

As a child, I thought the tattoo process was fascinating and wondered if I could become a tattoo artist when I grew up. 

That experience inspired me, and my ambitions became set on pursuing a career as an artist.

After another move in 2006, with some dumb luck and a train ride later I was fortunate enough to find a tattoo shop willing to take me on as an apprentice. Once my apprenticeship was completed, I moved on to work for different tattoo shops along the east coast. Surrounding myself with many talented artists and great people throughout my career has helped influence me to keep progressing forward. 

 In 2016, I decided it was time open my own studio where I would have the freedom to focus on my artwork. 

Bully Ink offers high quality custom tattoos in a clean and friendly environment. The private comfortable atmosphere allows me to fully engage with my clients on a whole new level. I try my best to provide each of my clients  with the best possible tattoo experience I can offer. 

I am grateful for every request I receive, however my calendar tends to book out months in advance.  

I am selective about which projects I take on.

It is most rewarding for me to create pieces that spark the imagination.

It is best when my clients give me a general direction to go in and allow me to have artistic freedom with the design. 

It benefits my clients most when I am able to be creatively engaged in the designing process.  

If you would like to copy a generic design off of the internet or another artist, I may not be the artist for you.  

A tattoo should be a unique work of art that you will be able to appreciate for many years to come. 

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• I enjoy tattooing nature based subject matter ( ie. animals, plants, skulls, mushrooms & organic elements.) *bonus points if its tropical*.

• I am a big kid at heart, so anything fantasy, animation, comic or cartoon is always welcome! (i.e. Disney,  fantasy,  magic, monsters, mythical creatures etc elements, an, etc.) 

• I enjoy creating designs which have good composition and compliment the anatomy of each individual. The best way for me to  accomplish this is sometimes to sketch a mock up layout directly on the skin. This requires good communication and trust between myself and my client. 

• I am NOT interested in tattooing tribal, logos, flags, arm bands, names, or lettering.