Do you think it’s important for tattooers to be
able to draw?
Yes. The thing about drawing is that you can create a
design that doesn’t yet exist apart from in your head. You
can certainly come up with designs on a computer, but
they won't be new ideas in the same way as if you created
them yourself. The drawing helps in creating an idea. I
haven’t gone down the route of the iPad yet. I've always
been kinda against those first waves of technology. But a
lot of my friends have them and they show me how easy it
is to build a design fast and get the proportions right. The
iPad is a pretty amazing tool. I definitely get the
convenience of it. I’m not opposed to using one... I just
haven’t gotten round to it!
What's the relationship between your tattooing
and your painting?
Painting was traditionally something that tattooers had to
do – to show your customers what you had to offer. From
the circus times through to the biker shops, you would walk
in and see designs. It’s always been something I thought I
should do, but it's also something I really enjoy doing.