In my time living on this planet, I've struggled to find a place to call it home. But I have come to realize that art has built that for me.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Ever since my journey as a tattoo artist, I have been obsessed with many styles and many different methods of tattooing. From old-school traditional all the way to the new age of tattoos - all of which carry a lot of meaning within each piece.
Where do you find inspiration?A good majority of my inspirations in my early years came from looking at some works made by famous artists like Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, and then it transitioned into learning about the entire history of the tattoo world - from the works of Sailor Jerry, into the mind of Chris Garver, and now witnessing the true raw talent of Aaron Norton and Paul Booth. And im so grateful to be a part of the culture.
What would you do with $25,000?All I ever wanted to do for the rest of my life is to tattoo, and 25k will help me invest in fresh equipment and materials. And it will furthermore help me go further into the industry as I build my name up from scratch. I want to be able to make my tattoo career a lifelong journey.
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