ARTIST
A M ASTER OF R E A LI S M
LUKA L A JO I E
Tell us a little about yourself.
I just recently turned 26, and I’m from Montreal, Canada
where I own a tattoo shop called Artrock.
How did you get into tattooing?
I watched my big brother get tattooed when I was 12, and I
was amazed by the universe of tattooing. I always knew I was
good at art in general, so when I was 18-years-old I bought a
tattoo kit on eBay to try on my friends and family -- just for
fun. I did some terrible tattoos on some generous people.
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You are most known for amazing colour realism, specifically portraits.
What are some other styles that you enjoy doing or would like to do
more of?
I’m a huge fan of Nick Baxter, Carlos Torres, and Megan Jean Morris
because these guys are able to customize their realism into unique designs.
I really admire that art. I feel stuck in reproductions and portraits because
that’s my comfort zone. I would like to customize my tattoos in my own
way in the future.