Tattoo Machine Artist Profiles

Tattoo Machines Profile - Joe Capobianco



Tattoo Machines NOW: Could you explain your style of tattooing and how your tattoo machines help you to achieve that style?
Joe Capobianco: IM known for Full color, Cheesecake/Pinup Style work. Usually heavy color saturation. As for how my tattoo machines affect my style of work, I don't think they do. IM a firm believer in the rule that its the artist, and not the machine. A certain tattoo machine may slow me down, but I'd like to think I can pull off what I do, with just about anything.

TMN: What is a typical tattoo machine setup? Are you partial to a certain tattoo machine build ...

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Tattoo Machines Profile - Durb



Tattoo Machines NOW.com - Durb

1. Could you explain your style of tattooing and how your tattoo machines help you to achieve that style?
The best description of my tattooing is a painterly, traditional style using bright colors and easily readable imagery. I have been working with the same tattoo machines for quite a while, and they run perfectly for me. They don’t hit too soft or hard, and allow me to layer color smoothly.
2. What is a typical tattoo machine setup? Are you partial to a certain tattoo machine builder or company?
I have been working with Pulse Tattoo Machines for nearly a decade now. I also really like to work with a few of my Aaron Cain tattoo machines. That is only the tip of my tattoo machine collection, ...

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Guy Aitchison - Tattoo Machine Interview



 

Tattoo Machines NOW.com - Guy Aitchison

Tattoo Machines NOW: Could you explain your style of tattooing and how your tattoo machines help you to achieve that style?
Guy Aitchison:

 

Both my graphic style and my technical execution are a blend of bold, aggressive styles with subtle, more painterly ones. I tend to move my hands quickly, fanning the points over the skin's surface at a rapid rhythm that, by the end of the session, averages out to being a smooth solid look. Some artists prefer to plug into the skin and methodically saturate ...

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