I have been drawing since i was little and being a self-taught artist. I have done many different mediums. One of them i was always interested was tattooing, but never thinking i could really do it with a full time job and even attempt to land an apprenticeship. Until one day working at my miserable job the thought just popped into my head "i want to tattoo!" So my searching began. Knowing how i feel about most tattoo artists and shops, i knew it was gonna be hard to even find a place to MAYBE become an apprentice. Searching on the internet (what would change my life forever) I came across The Tattoo Learning Center. After thinking about it researching the website and in person, the next thing i was signed up and heading out to New York! For two weeks straight and 8 hours everyday i learned everything about tattoo machines and power sources, tattoo inks, different needles, what makes a good tattoo, good placing of a tattoo, cover-ups, color and shading of tattoos, sterilization and blood-borne pathogens studies, other health issues with tattoos, client relationships and business skills. Lisa Fasulo gave me the tools and confidents i needed to go into the tattoo industry. After getting back i learned about the tattooing laws and regulations in the state of Pennsylvania and began to drum up business. A few months after tattooing back at home i went back to New York to do a portrait seminar with Ryan Miller. I learned how to do photo realistic portraits. I feel like by not doing a apprenticeship and learning at The Tattoo Learning Center i have learned more about tattooing, ethics and conducting myself in a professional matter. I can say i stand behind my work 100%.

*I DO NOT DRAW ANY TATTOOS UP UNLESS I AM TATTOOING THEM. I DO NOT LEND OUT ANY OF MY WORK FOR ANYTHING. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OF MY CUSTOM ORIGINAL WORKS AND TATTOOS, MY CLIENTS AND I HAVE WORK HARD ON AN ORIGINAL DESIGNS.* THANK-YOU!


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