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with in the same warehouse wanted a tattoo. He didn’t know what to have and I suggested an acorn on the lower part of his leg. Why? Because his nickname was and still is a Acorn. (Laughs.) How would you describe your style? Which tattoo style do you like best? My style of tattooing is spontaneous, I never make any tattoo designs before a session. I need to meet the person who wants to have a tattoo done by me and then I can make a unique design which perfectly describes this person’s character. I like to experiment with different styles, but horror tattoos are my cup of tea. Do you see tattooing as a job or a way to express your creative side? In my opinion, being a tattoo artist is not a job! For me, to be a tattoo artist is to have my own personality. I do tattoos because it is my passion and I can be creative as much as I can. Describe how your role models and any other sources of inspiration have affected your tattoo style. My role model is Florian Karg. I like his style of tattoos. I find his work full of inspiration. Other sources are my friends from different countries who are tattoo artists as well. We share tricks and tips with each other about tattooing. Do you have a funny tattoo story? There is one story I will never forget. I lied to one girl who was a friend of my friend that I was a professional tattoo artist (I was just 58 InkSpiredMagazine.com