WHO AM I
From childhood dream to reality
How a lifelong love for art and music shaped my career as a Tattoo Artist.
Art has always been my world
I have always loved drawing and creating art. It has been a big part of my life since I was a child. I have drawn and painted, done graffiti and murals, and held several art exhibitions over the years. My fascination with the tattoo world began early on when I was deeply engaged in music, especially punk and metal. The tattoos on my idols inspired me to become part of this amazing art form.
The path to becoming a Tattoo Artist
I chose to pursue an education in the graphic field and became a graphic technician specializing in serigraphy. During this time, I often traveled to London to get tattooed by Kamil Mocet, who greatly inspired me. A few years later, after establishing my own printing business, Colorfight, and maturing a bit more, I finally took the leap and decided to chase my dream of becoming a tattoo artist. In 2014, I started as an apprentice with Martin Monnerup and Ralf Monnerup in Frederiksberg. It was here that I truly found my passion and became a certified tattoo artist in 2018. The apprenticeship taught me the craft and gave me the necessary confidence to create my own unique designs.
The atmosphere in the studio
The atmosphere in the studio is relaxed and friendly. I do everything to make people feel welcome and comfortable. Although I don’t always talk much during the tattooing process because I need to concentrate, I love meeting new and interesting people. My clients come from all walks of life and all ages, and I treat everyone with the same kindness. I place great emphasis on making them feel safe and welcome from the moment they step into the studio until they walk out the door with their new tattoo.
Inspiration and collaboration
I draw inspiration from many sources – clients' stories, other tattoo artists, artists, architecture, album covers, t-shirt designs, and my colleagues at Selfmade. At Selfmade, we are great at helping each other and exchanging ideas, which often leads to even better designs. For example, we can discuss color combinations and come up with new ideas together. I also follow artists and tattooists on social media to see new techniques and trends that I can integrate into my own work. This constant flow of inspiration keeps me motivated and helps me develop my style.
Challenges and joys
The hardest part of being a tattoo artist is working with people who have their own opinions, unlike a blank canvas that doesn't say much. On the other hand, working with people is also one of the best things about my job – meeting so many different, interesting people and seeing them happy with what I have created is the best feeling. My goal is always to do my best and create something meaningful for each client, regardless of the size of the tattoo. It is incredibly rewarding to see a client's reaction when they see their finished tattoo, and it's a wild thought that I have marked them for life.
Future visions
I have many dreams for the future, both personally and professionally. I dream of more projects where I can express my creativity without too many limitations. I want to participate in more tattoo conventions around the world and look forward to meeting other artists and being inspired by their work while showcasing my own skills. I dream of longer guest spots where I can be culturally inspired, and of engaging in artistic side projects. I wish to continue developing as a tattoo artist and exploring new horizons within the art of tattooing.