HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA OF BECOMING A TATTOO ARTIST?
When I was younger, I engaged in art at art school and loved every moment of it. However, life led me in a different direction, and I pursued education in psychology.
I started working at an addiction center, where I spent 3-4 years. Days in the closed ward were long, and even though the job was meaningful, I missed the art and the freedom that the world of art gave me."
The dream of becoming a tattoo artist had always been in the back of my mind. I eventually decided to pursue this dream. I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and embarked on a journey to learn the art of tattooing.
The journey took me to South America, Spain, England, Poland, and several other places before I finally found my place in Norway.
The journey was challenging but incredibly rewarding. Learning different styles and techniques from various parts of the world has shaped me as a tattoo artist. Being part of the tattooing world now gives me the artistic freedom I have always longed for.
EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY AND ADDICTION
While still studying, I started working at an addiction center. This experience became a formative part of my journey, where I got close to people struggling with various forms of addiction.
My days at the center involved working with a diverse group, from those struggling with gambling and alcohol to those battling drug issues and other behavioral challenges.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TATTOO ON YOURSELF?
The tattoo you see on my thigh has a special story attached to it. It was created by my skilled mentor during the time I spent in London. Our shared passion for animals, nature, and the cosmos became the core of this unique artwork.
The design chosen to adorn my skin is a majestic whale gracefully drifting in the boundless richness of space. The cosmic whale symbolizes not only our shared interest but also a connection to the vast and unexplored universe.
It became a memorial of our time together and the artistic journey we shared.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT?
The tattoo you see on my thigh has a special story attached to it. It was created by my skilled mentor during the time I spent in London. Our shared passion for animals, nature, and the cosmos became the core of this unique artwork.
The design that chose to adorn my skin is a majestic whale gracefully drifting in the infinite richness of space.
The cosmic whale not only symbolizes our shared interest but also a connection to the vast and unexplored universe.
It became a memorial of our time together and the artistic journey we shared.
WHICH TATTOO ARE YOU LEAST SATISFIED WITH ON YOURSELF?
One day, I decided to lend my arm to a friend who had recently completed a tattooing course.
The original guinea pig who was supposed to volunteer backed out at the last minute, so I decided to be a good friend and step in
The result?
Well, let's say the tattoo now adorns my arm as a memory, though maybe not exactly as one of my most magnificent artworks. I have a tattoo with a story to tell, even if it didn't go exactly as I had planned!
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
Doing what I truly love doesn't feel like a job but rather like a lifestyle. The freedom to practice my passion, the opportunity to travel the world and work from anywhere, make each day a new experience
Meeting new people daily and continuously evolving as an artist is what motivates me each and every day
WEIRDEST REQUESTS YOU'VE RECEIVED?
Sometimes, you get some unexpected and, at times, amusing requests. I particularly remember one individual who wanted a heart around their anus. Focusing on a tattoo in such an intimate area is not exactly my cup of tea, and staring into people's anuses is definitely beyond my comfort zone
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