WHAT MAKES DAVE SPECIAL
A LIVING LEGEND
Dave has been tattooing for 13 years. In that time, he's completely paved the way for one of the most iconic styles in the modern tattoo industry: realistic pop art. This style utilizes recognizable realism while combining more illustrative and graphic elements. Countless artists take influence from Dave.
WORDLY INFLUENCES
Based in the USA and Portugal, Dave has spent the majority of his career tattooing next to some of the best artists in the world. He's won awards all over Europe, North America, and Latin America. He frequently does collaborative tattoos with the most famous names in the industry, such as Yomico Moreno, Steve Butcher, and Daria Pirojenko. His craft is constantly molded and refined by these elite artists.
AN EYE FOR ART
Before becoming a tattoo artist, Dave had a successful career in architecture. He started tattooing later in life, and his 35 years prior of studying art and design in multiple mediums made for his explosive start into tattooing. Dave is a master of tattooing, but his experience with art is what makes his work stand out.
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