Ray
(@tat.thaddy)
Meet the artist
For how long have you been tattooing?
4 years, although it had been my dream job since I was 14 ¨̮
Which style(s) of tattooing are your favorite?
Dotwork, lettering, sigilism, fine line and details. I’d like to get more into color and greywash.
How would you describe your style?
Extraterrestrialism with art nouveau influence. Currently exploring my style and interested in blending medieval Scandinavian and Norse mythology into my work.
What’s it like working with you?
I try to keep the energy soft to counter the discomfort of getting tattooed. My recovery from addiction has allowed me to be connected with people on a deeper level. I feel honored that my clients can open up to me in such a vulnerable way. It feels like a spiritual exchange.
Why tattooing?
Getting tattooed has been a way for me to reclaim my body from abuse inflicted by others, but mostly myself. It’s a form of expression that permanently documents our changes over time. It transforms denial of self into acceptance and I hope to help others take ownership of the bodies they were gifted with.