How did your tattoo practice change when you were able to focus on it full time, rather than in between other freelance work? The first two years before Itzocan were sporadic as I would try to tattoo whenever I could between other freelance work. I have been tattooing full time for just under two and a half years.
Before, I was working at Itzocan Tattoo in Sunset Park, further south in Brooklyn. I am a resident artist at Black Iris Tattoo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Where do you currently work? Prior to that, where have you worked? Growing up, I was surrounded by people who made and did things with their hands which encouraged me to do the same. She has impeccable taste and undoubtedly shaped my design sensibilities. Her longest enterprise was running a local store for 20 years, selling housewares and gifts from around the world. My mom is from a suburb just north of NYC and has dabbled in many creative fields. He continues his craft today in Great Barrington through many mediums, including sculpture and jewelry making. He was a bit of a rebel in Tokyo and felt the atmosphere was not progressive enough to foster the work and community he wanted to create. My dad immigrated from Japan in pursuit of artistic freedom. My parents moved to the country following work and to raise our family outside of the city (which I am forever thankful for).īoth my parents are creatives. I grew up in the countryside of south-western Massachusetts, in Great Barrington. Where did you grow up? Please describe your upbringing and sociocultural background. I was born in October 1991, Brooklyn, New York. What is your name, birthplace, and year of birth? He discusses his inspirations including the importance of growth, movement, and rooftop sunsets. For just under two and a half years, after finally transitioning to tattooing full time after working it around freelance jobs, Ban has been developing a style that combines traditional rules and layouts with new patterns and exciting placements. Make All-Natural Green Food Dye for St.Simon Ban grew up surrounded by a creative family and was encouraged to go into a craft that used his artistic hands. Get Better at Drawing with Inks and What Tools to Use Remove Blooper's Ink from Your Screen in Mario Kart Tour Without Waiting for It to Wear Off
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