CARLOS RAMIREZ

I’m an NYC sneaker head color artist who happens to do black n grey. I’ve made sure to learn how to master every skin tone/ type while applying color.

Who or where do you get your inspiration from? Various artists but mostly from New York City Graffiti, but to be more specific, my inspiration is Joe Capobianco.

What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Make sure it’s something you want for the rest of your life and it has some form of importance to you. Make sure you study the artist that you will be going to when you’re getting your tattoo.

What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? My mom has always been supportive of my art since I was a child, so she supported my tattoo journey and still does.

13 Years Tattooing

Bronx, NY Location

Independent Artist

Neo-traditional Color Specialty

@uniqueinktattoos_nyc Instagram luisunique1224 @gmail.com

What would you say is your favorite part of the job? Building a custom piece for my clients that I know they will be walking around having my art is more of a rewarding part.

Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it? Yes, but not from tattoos but more like shop politics.

Was it hard getting an apprenticeship? How was yours? Yes, I’m self-taught. My journey wasn’t as smooth as others may have had it.

Are t here any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) Yes. Tribals and rib cages.

What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? What sparked my interest in tattooing was failing digital art in high school, so I looked for a different form of art that represented me as a career choice; Miami

Ink was that spark for me at the age of 17.

What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? I don’t know, to be honest.

What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing?

The most important advice I can give someone is to actually respect this craft. When you’re not drawing, you’re tattooing, and vice versa, which was something told to me by Jack Rudy at a convention. ✕