Tat2X Interviews California Tattoo Artist Jess Yen
Posted on April 03 2023
        
        
        
Tat2X:  How long have you been involved in the tattoo business?
Jess Yen:  It was back...
        
      Posted on April 03 2023
        
        
        
Tat2X:  How long have you been involved in the tattoo business?
Jess Yen:  It was back...
        
      Posted on February 14 2023
        
        
        Master Mike: No, I never apprenticed, I learned tattooing while practicing on friends, my brother, and myself as a pastime, researching books, magazines and drawing all day. A hobby that eventually evolved into tattooing full-time and I was able to land a job at a professional shop. I've always loved to draw… Read More
        
      Posted on January 18 2023
        
        
        Andrew: I am 100 percent self-taught. There weren’t many opportunities for apprenticeships in New York City with the whole ban in place. I have an extensive art background and always had pretty good technical common sense, so I taught myself everything. Also I had no interest in being some shop bitch and being abused for a year… Read More