SEAN SALASNY

I have been blessed with the guidance and company of many incredible artists and friends! I am so thankful for the opportunity to tattoo so many amazing people along the way!

Who or where do you get your inspiration from? I get a lot of inspiration from watching nature documentaries.

Instagram is obviously a huge source of inspiration. There are too many amazing artists out there to name them all, but I’d have to say RB Tattoo1, Alejandro Leys2, Matt Wright3, and Juan David Rendón4 have been some of my favorites!

What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) DO YOUR RESEARCH!! There are so many amazing artists out there, and with Instagram, it’s easier than ever to find one that suits the style of tattoo that you want! Just because your buddy’s tattoo artist does sick traditional work on him/her doesn’t always mean that they will be the best option for a portrait, dainty line workpiece, or whatever it is you are looking for.

What would you say is your favorite part of the job? My favorite part is getting to hang with my clients, who, more often than not, turn into friends. Most people I tattoo tend to come back multiple times, and I feel like we really get to know one another.

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) I will absolutely 100% refuse to do any sort of haterelated tattoos, whether it’s symbols or words or just images that portray hatred towards others.

What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? PRACTICE. Do not get discouraged. With the thousands of incredibly talented artists out there on your Instagram, it’s very easy to get down on yourself and feel like you’ll never be as good as them. Instead, look at them as inspiration, and work your ass off! Never stop trying to improve, never give up, and one day, another young artist may just be inspired by your work. ✕