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I'm horror, video game & pop culture nerd. I love to tattoo almost anything! Fresh out of high school I can remember drawing a small fairy for a friend.

Like a lot of artists of my generation, I grew up surrounded with comic books, video games and cartoons. Throughout grade school I would draw all over my friends with anything I could get hold of, replicating the characters we loved. A few year later I ran into her and she got it done as a tattoo. The feeling of seeing my work on someone’s skin was amazing. It was humbling and an honor. Young and stupid, I lacked ambition to hit the streets looking for an apprenticeship. Instead I moved from one job to another, totally unfulfilled. Spring 2009, I decided to move from New York to Charleston, South Carolina to pursue the arts in any way possible. I went back to school for graphic design. While in college I fell in love with hand lettering. I graduated with a portfolio focused on typography and illustration. In 2015, I moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where I worked for a design agency. The company tapped into my artistic skills, sometimes, but not enough to scratch the creative itch. I started making wood burnings and prints to sell at regional comic conventions. All that time my designs reflected my love for the graphic nature and styling of tattoos. It was obvious that my heart was still in the art of tattooing. It was time to find a mentor, I found one then followed him to Salt Lake City in May of 2017. So now I do something I have always wanted to do, work with people and make a difference in their life. Tattooing, to me, is an artistic and exciting way to do that. To connect and create together is such an awesome experience. If it’s something nerdy and nostalgic even better, but I am stoked to work with people either way!

10/24/2026

Current price on this Counter Strike skin is over 4k. For some pixels?! Or… you can just get it permanently on your skin for less!

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10/22/2026

This movie will always hold a special place in my heart. It extends the spookiness through the rest of the year. I love stop motion, the focus and determination are so impressive! ~🐀~

10/06/2026

Longterm clients, new clients, longterm friends, new friends… no matter what Salt Lake City reminds me of the bad-ass community that was built during my time out there. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you Anchor Tattoo for being my shop away from home. Thank you all of my clients and friends for visiting me while I was in town!

09/27/2026

lathaniel davidson is a beast, continuously showing up for some intense pieces all over his body. I appreciate his dedication. Most of all I appreciate him pushing through the less than fun spots. But dude is a testament to the fact that… pain is temporary, swag is eternal. As I say in the final slide: I believe whole hearted that getting tattooed should be as much about the experience as it is about the work. The client being comfortable leads to better work. A pleasant session leads to long-term memories connected to the body art! Let’s make those memories!!!

09/15/2026

First tattoo in the new shop was done on Kaylee Oshields and as always, was good times! Swipe to see a fun shot from Halloween Horror Nights last week. Played with textures on this one. I’m down for any and all your ideas this fall.

09/12/2026

New space!!! 9lives.tattoo has moved to Plaza, 1600 Fulton Ave, Ste 130, Charlotte, NC. Can’t wait for you to see it in person. Be one of the first people in the new space and hang with Kelly Michelle, Savannah Crawford, Christian H and me. I have a few spots left in September. Current booking through the rest of 2026.

09/01/2026

It’s that time again! Anchor Tattoo here comes your favorite rodent. September 29th until October 4th, Salt Lake City. Spots fill fast so BOOK NOW. If you don’t know my work I specialize is in high contrast, quality, custom tattoos. DM me now and we can get the process started!

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Charles Bogus Ashley Fairbourne Cole Kovatch Britainy Tron Danielle De Metz Chase Healey | Tattooist Mads💣🦴🏴‍☠️🎱 Christopher Walkenhorst | Salt Lake City Tattoo Artist Derek Martinez

08/29/2026

Bonus thing… the most important thing… none of us knows everything. We all have so far to go, no matter how long we have been in it. Thanks for watching y’all.
Beard by ASHLEY TAYLOR | Charlotte, NC Alt Hair Specialist at Hyperfang Studios | Hair Salon LoSo Charlotte, NC

08/26/2026

Planned and executed this one on Shayne Brooke recently. Floral wrap with cute bugs! Now to do the rest of the arm 🤣.

Address

1600 Fulton Avenue, Ste 130
Charlotte, NC
28205

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Website

https://www.therattattoo.com/

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