InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 34 | Página 113

Are there any positive sides of being an artist? Of course, there are plenty, and I wouldn’t realize the positives working in other jobs. Thanks to this interview, people in other parts of the world can see my work and learn about me as an artist. Each year, I travel to various cities all over the world. The biggest advantage is that I get to have a job doing what I love. It also gives me the opportunity to learn about myself. I meet with a lot of wonderful people from all over the world, many of whom I’m still in contact with today. Can I ask if there are any negative parts of your job? At first, a lack of time and rest, because even when I’m resting, I’m working. I lose myself so much in it, and now, I don’t know what is work and what is relaxation. How would you describe the current status of tattoos by the general public in Poland? Tattoos in Poland are still categorized as a different subculture. Although thousands of people have them, we feel that not everyone likes that form of body art. Have you noticed any changes in the tattooing industry since you started? Definitely. Technique and equipment has improved a hundred percent, and it is still evolving. During these last ten years, the world of tattooing has changed a lot. It’s exciting to think what the next decade will bring. How has the tattooing industry changed, in your opinion since shows like LA, NY, MIAMI and LONDON INK have been broadcasted to the nation? I think that these shows have increased the popularity of this industry. Thanks to these shows, us artists gain a lot of free advertisement. Unfortunately, these shows can also lead to bad manners, untrue stories, and unrealistic expectations from the client of their tattoo artist. EvilTattoo.pl www.Facebook.com/Piotr.Olejnik.98 INKSPIREDMAGAZINE.COM 111