design ink

art is a vague umbrella of all sorts of expressions of creativity and design. art does not have a concrete definition and can be adapted to each individual's own interpretation of the term. two of the main things that i am most passionate about as an individual are tattoos and sustainability. weird combination, huh? these are two things that spark my interest most in the broad world of art and i see them come together quite often, surprisingly. this combination of two of my passions are often played out in the world of furniture design. seeing the merging of two un-alike things triggers a giddy-like excitement in me. i am attracted to all sorts of styles, products, and design, but the merging of these two elements always grabs my attention above anything else.

tattoos have been a passion of mine for several years. my entire (right side) rib cage is a large anchor and crown design. the personalization of my own skin creates an unmatched, vigorous "high". yeah, you can say i have the "tattoo bug". there is such an understated beauty in the work of a true artist, a tattoo artist. i tend to be drawn to large tattoos in traditional styles such as traditional japanese (see below) or traditional american (ex: sailor jerry) tattoos. 

the application of this art form to sustainable furniture pieces makes for a rustic, and edgy look. i would design my entire personal space in these kind of pieces. they are so unique and they directly speak to who i am as a person. below is an image of a table that is carved from reclaimed and discarded wood. each table in this series has its own one of a kind design that has been hand drawn by a tattoo artist.

sustain. design. enjoy.