I have been drawing, mainly portraits, for over 20 years. I have always had a fascination with details and that is what I love capturing in my work. It never bores me and I’m constantly looking for new subject matter to put down on paper. I simply love using my art to capture people, pets, and moments. I am mainly self taught from books, experience, and practice over the years, with some time spen
t furthering my development at the University of New South Wales. I love drawing with dry mediums and am working on developing my skills across other mediums as well. I got my first tattoo in 1999 at the age of 19 and instantly fell in love with the tattoo culture. Eight years later, in 2007, I did a handful of small tattoos on some willing family and friends. Although that gave me a small taste of what tattooing would be like, and I really liked it, I didn’t actively pursue an apprenticeship until I had spent time developing my art and drawing skills first. I started my tattoo apprenticeship in February of 2010 at Wicked Ink in Sydney and have been tattooing full time since November 2010. In 2016 I opened my own small, private tattoo studio where I spent 6 years developing my skills as an artist and business owner. It was during these years that I came to understand where my strengths lie as an artist and moving forward I want to focus on the work that brings out the best in me so that I am always putting down my best work for my clients. As of January 2022, I am tattooing out of MarkD Tattoo at Redfern. I am so very excited to once again work amongst a group of talented artists and continue my journey and education as an artist. I have reached a new point in my career. Up until now I feel that I’ve been more focused on the technical side of tattooing and though that is of huge importance, I now feel ready to start placing more emphasis on the design of a tattoo. I only want to put creative and beautiful artwork on peoples skin. I feel privileged and honoured every time that I am chosen to mark someone permanently and I believe it is my duty as a professional to give each and every client the very best that I can, every time. Browsing through my tattoos and drawings will definitely reveal my love for photo-realism but I also enjoy being challenged and sometimes work in other styles when a client gives me creative freedom. It keeps things new and interesting. This page is a way for me to share my work, my process and my development as an artist and tattooist. I hope you enjoy it! Licence # 106948
