31 You’re a tattoo artist, how does that translate into your digital art? Tattooing to me is largely about the connection the artist has with the client and being able to create clear and concise images based on emotions and ideas. Similarly with art, be it digital or traditional, the final piece is about the connection between the art and the viewer. Being able to understand a connection to a person through the lens of tattooing allows me to connect through a piece to a viewer. Tattooing has helped me to develop certain style traits as what should work on skin should work on paper and vice versa. What made you decide to become a tattoo artist? I have always had a fascination with tattooing as an art form. I was initially drawn to the unique concept of working on the human canvas as you are creating something that becomes a living part of a person. I always admired the relationship and level of trust that must be formed collectively to create a meaningful piece. Historically tattooing has represented a rite of passage and an expression of who we are as individuals. Being able to be a part of this sort of tradition was and always is an honor.
LEFT: ROBYN JADE ‘Digital Hydra’ Digital Illustration www.tokentattoo.ca