As much as I love big tattoo projects, one of the best parts of being a tattooer is meeting new people who on a whim declare “Today is the day I am getting tattooed!” And they start calling shops hoping an artist has heard that call. Few things are more gratifying than being available and able to to rise to the occasion and create a tattoo on the spot. Here are a few walk in designs I was able to do recently. Walk ins are always welcome so come see me and lets make a fun day!

This Sunday on Southland drive in Lexington is Reggae Fest! Come find me at the front gate and ask to sign up for the tattoo raffle. After the show I’ll be announcing the winner of this months $300 tattoo giveaway. Hope to see you there! And remember if you didn’t win this round I’ll have multiple chances to sign up in August including From the Bayou to the Bluegrass on the 23rd in the Oleika Temple Great Lawn.

When I sit down to draw I find myself working on mandalas more than anything else. Often they are never seen and just exist as a way for me to explore without expectation. Occasionally I try something that just feels right like these two designs. The first is an ongoing project that uses moths to build out the mandala and the second one I wanted to feel like ceremonial objects. I love how diverse and mesmerizing mandalas can be