THE WAVE: AUGUST 2017
THE WAVE: AUGUST 2017 with Nikki Nichole on the cover ft. tattoo models Misses Brooklyn, Demii Leigh and Little Miss Loon
THE WAVE: AUGUST 2017 with Nikki Nichole on the cover ft. tattoo models Misses Brooklyn, Demii Leigh and Little Miss Loon
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Eloquent Swank<br />
How long have you been a tattoo artist?<br />
I've been a professional tattoo artist for 6 years now.<br />
Do you remember the first tattoo that you ever done?<br />
The very first tattoo I ever created was for a close friend whose mother had recently passed. A memorial<br />
piece that consisted of a rose and her name.<br />
How would you describe your tattooing style?<br />
In regards to my style I would like to say I play close attention to detail as I focus on realism as<br />
much as possible.<br />
What is the secret to achieving such detail in your tattoos?<br />
Not limiting myself mentally. If I can image it you can produce it.<br />
Where is the most difficult place for you to tattoo someone?<br />
Anyplace where the body bends. And the throat.<br />
How may tattoos do you currently have?<br />
Eleven on my forearm. Then I lost count after that.<br />
Did you do any of them yourself?<br />
I did several of the tattoos on my legs when I first started my tattoo journey.<br />
Do your friends let you tattoo them up for practice?<br />
My friends were very supportive. I wouldn't be were I'm artistically today if it weren't for them..<br />
What is the most bizarre tattoo you have ever put on someone?<br />
I been blessed with the opportunity to tattoo some really unique food tattoos. I've had the pleasure<br />
of of tattooing both a cheeseburger anda box of fries, a drumstick , jalapeno pepper, pretzel,<br />
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