Day 1 myself and apprentice Zander from here at Body Art Gallery visited my second home, Hollywood Stars Tattoo.

If you’ve followed my journey you already know how much this place and the people here mean to me. Eric and the guys have always had a huge huge huge influence on my experience in this tattoo world and also outside.

I honestly feel like every time I come back it’s like I never left. Figuring out with Kana what we’re gonna eat, getting that game from the big homie Eric, Luis coming in with hella energy making sure everyone is smiling and having a good time, reminiscing on the good ol days and making new memories!

The shop itself is located just down the street from LAX airport, and across the street from In-N-Out on Sepulveda. There’s many artists that have worked here and went on to do great things. To be apart of this history is an honor!

This guest spot was especially fun because I was able to tattoo old friends. I am definitely a workaholic, but the thing with tattoos is it can be fun and can be a great way to bullshit and pass time. Being able to go back to LA and chop it up with the homies is the fuckin best. All the crazy and dumb shit I used to do, all the cool shows, working at American Eagle, working at Color Me Mine.

Hella cliché AF but sometimes it does seem like just yesterday. Big thanks to Hollywood Stars tattoo family for always giving me a home and continuing to support me. I’m deeeeeefffffinitely not perfect and had my issues but they’ve always had my back and always been there. Forever grateful!!