One thing to try in order to improve creativity.

(This was a post from late 2014 on the blog from my old website. It’s been slightly re-edited with new photos.) Working regularly on genuinely creative thought can be very draining. After a few good bursts, many times my well dries up and I unconsciously fall into common thought patterns. Looking back on my work …

This is what I struggle with.

(This was a post from late 2014 on the blog from my old website. It’s been slightly re-edited with new photos.) First, before I begin, after reading the last blog post, did we start something? If so, that’s awesome. Keep going, daily. If not, do it. Ok, here is what I struggle with. I struggle …

I don’t want to inspire you. I want you you to do this instead.

(This was a post from late 2014 on the blog from my old website. It’s been slightly re-edited with new photos.) You have no idea how much I appreciate everyone reading and commenting on my posts. One comment I’ve read several times is people describing my posts as inspiring. Truthfully, though, my goal is not …

This one thing is holding all of our tattoos back.

(This is a post from late 2014 from my previous blog. Re-edited a bit, with new images added.) The one thing that holds us back as tattooists is conforming to genres. When work becomes a genre, the life gets sucked out of it and originality and progress ends. I need to clarify the difference between …

New Website, New Beginnings

So after nearly five years without an update, it’s time for a new website! This site is still very much in progress. Once it’s fully polished, it will have a full portfolio and active blog. Also, my online store will be built into this site, making it much easier to get my original art, prints, …