The Artist Journey
Mike's Bio:
Mike's love for art started young - NYC graffiti and tattoos grabbed his attention early on. As a kid, drawing was his playground, a way to express himself when words didn't cut it. That passion naturally started as a young rambunctious teenager getting tattooed and instantly becoming hooked by it. That led him to tattooing, and he's never looked back.
With over 18 years in the industry, Mike has put in the time and effort to hone in on his craft. He's traveled and studied around the world soaking up culture, inspiration, learning history from other artists, and blending different styles into his own aesthetic and approach.
What really sets Mike apart is his attention to detail and the care he puts into every piece. It all starts with a conversation - getting to know each client, understanding their story, and helping shape their ideas into a design that makes sense in tattoo form and translates beautifully onto skin.
For Mike, it's not just about creating something that looks good. But documenting the journey - something meaningful and built to last.
Let The Work Speak For Itself
Art has always been at the heart of everything I do. It has basically saved my life, from my own self destruction. Art, painting. Tattooing has been my own salvation. It's made me reflect on where my own metrics is as an individual and also as an artist. — and for over 18 years, skin has been my most rewarding medium. My journey as a tattoo artist started with a love for drawing. it changed my outlook on how I saw my self As a young artist. It gave me confidence in myself that led me to constantly reflecting and looking for growth. Tattooing has allowed me to see how beautiful this earth really is. Meeting new people who share the same passion.
I currently work on Long Island in a creative relaxed space where art and personal stories come together. My goal isn't to just replicate designs but to organize them and represent them in a creative fashion that will stand out and speak for itself in skin. When someone is standing across the street from you.
While I'm experienced in a wide range of styles, what I really enjoy is blending them to create something that's uniquely yours. Tattooing isn't just a profession. It's been my life. Since day one. An anomaly. This endless persuit to continually live life on my own terms. The pursuit of happiness and gratitude that living creatively has blessed me with that I can share with others.
