Get to know me

How would you describe your artistic style?

 I'm not sure! So much of my style

depends on my mood and the subject. I definitely love color, so it's odd for me to do a piece

without a lot of color.

When did you begin creating artwork/tattooing?

I've been tattooing for 32 years. That's when it all began, little by little. 

Growing up, were you artistic? If so, in what ways? Hobbies? 

Growing up I was always intrigued by art, I loved looking at it, but never really thought I was capable of doing anything like that. 

What do you most enjoy about the creative process?

I absolutely love thinking about what I'm doing, there's so very much thought that goes into each one. I don't think people realize that.

Growing up, was your family interested in the arts? Growing up both of my

parents were pretty creative, pretty active in creating and then there's my brother

Tim Salter who, since a small boy, was a fantastic artist of his own craft.

Where can someone view your incredible pieces?

Viewing my pieces is basically just done through my Facebook account. I've had it suggested to me to do a website or such, but seeings how it took me 300 days to get this filled out, not sure I should be doing that! Ha!

What advice would you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a

career in tattooing?

To pursue a career in tattooing you have to be diligent and

committed. It's not an easy industry and the stress is always high! Practice! Practice!

Practice! If you're not licensed, get licensed!

What, or who, inspires you?

I am inspired by my whole world! Being surrounded by the arts is inspiring in itself, it's hard to not find reasons to create.

What’s the biggest difference between painting on canvas and painting on

skin?

A canvas doesn't move. It doesn't sweat, or get clammy or get goosebumps.

Skin is an everlasting canvas, though, so both are a beautiful challenge.

What color best describes your personality, and why?

Purple. I'm not sure why, but I have been told that forever, they say it's my "vibe".