Each artist should have references that influence them. I have
references of artists of pure realism, of artists that use graphic elements, and of painters that have always influenced me
and my projects. Because of these references, I was able to
combine three styles, creating something original and personal.
My concern has been to find an individual, personal, and unique
style that will distinguish me as a tattoo artist.
What do you think a client should expect from you as a tattoo
artist and what do you, on the other hand, expect from a client
to make a successful tattoo and a good collaboration?
If a client looks for a certain artist, it is because he recognizes
and identifies with his work. In this sense, the tattoo artist should
have creative liberty, taking into account references given by the
client, and personal interests of both parties. The ideal would
be a relationship of compromise between one and the other.
To obtain a good tattoo, you have to take into account various
aspects like - the theme, placement on the body, if the client
is more or less demanding, or more or less tolerant to pain.
When there is no balance between these conditions, this can
become a problem. I think the worst is when the client doesn’t
tolerate the pain. This leaves me anxious and worried that it may
compromise my work, because I have to rush things because of
the client’s suffering. Because of this, the end result may not be
what we initially wished for.
What is the most interesting tattoo you have been asked to do?
There hasn’t been any project, or theme that I can remember,
that has really marked me. What I can say is, the tattoos where I
was given total creative freedom were the most interesting ones.
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