Who is that masked man?
Kody loves tattooing large scale pieces, but also enjoys the occasional banger he can knock out in one shot.
How long have you been a tattoo artist?
I began my tattoo career with an apprenticeship in the summer of 2007. After a short and wild year, I was told it was time to “sink or swim” and 11 years later, I’ve still got my head above water!
Who or what influences your art?
I love the Art nouveau styles of Alfons Mucha and Gustav Klimpt. I have always appreciated their influential design and compositions. Contemporary tattoo artists that I admire include Steve Moore out of Victoria, BC for his beautiful compositions and color work; Pierre Oked from Paris, France for his fantastic letter forms, but those are only a few and many other artist influence my art.
What do you like to work on?
I love tattooing large scale images, sleeves, torsos and black pieces. But I also enjoy the occasional banger I can knock out in one shot! Stylistically my drawing has elements influenced by art nouveau and arte deco eras. I also enjoy the technical challenges or realism and portraiture style tattoos.
Kody’s twin sons watch him work at the Three Rivers Tattoo Convention.
What do you do when not tattooing?
When I am not practicing my craft, I prefer to spend as much time as possible with my wife and twin sons. We enjoy the outdoors, exploring the PNW and volunteering in our community.
Favorite part of being a tattoo artist?
What’s not to like? My favorite part of being a tattoo artist are my clients. I love taking a concept or rough idea and collaborating with my client to turn it into a piece of art that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. I’m not saving the world but I like to think I help make people happier in their own skin and that’s got to make the world a little better.
Has anyone started an awkward conversation?
Of course! When the endorphins kick in the lips get loose. I’ve been told funny stories, awkward moments, secrets, wonders, wishes and hope’s! It’s the fun stories and conversations that keep us going during long sessions.
How long have you been a tattoo artist?
I began my tattoo career with an apprenticeship in the summer of 2007. After a short and wild year, I was told it was time to “sink or swim” and 11 years later, I’ve still got my head above water!
Who or what influences your art?
I love the Art nouveau styles of Alfons Mucha and Gustav Klimpt. I have always appreciated their influential design and compositions. Contemporary tattoo artists that I admire include Steve Moore out of Victoria, BC for his beautiful compositions and color work; Pierre Oked from Paris, France for his fantastic letter forms, but those are only a few and many other artist influence my art.
What do you like to work on?
I love tattooing large scale images, sleeves, torsos and black pieces. But I also enjoy the occasional banger I can knock out in one shot! Stylistically my drawing has elements influenced by art nouveau and arte deco eras. I also enjoy the technical challenges or realism and portraiture style tattoos.
What do you do when not tattooing?
When I am not practicing my craft, I prefer to spend as much time as possible with my wife and twin sons. We enjoy the outdoors, exploring the PNW and volunteering in our community.
Favorite part of being a tattoo artist?
What’s not to like? My favorite part of being a tattoo artist are my clients. I love taking a concept or rough idea and collaborating with my client to turn it into a piece of art that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. I’m not saving the world but I like to think I help make people happier in their own skin and that’s got to make the world a little better.
Has anyone started an awkward conversation?
Of course! When the endorphins kick in the lips get loose. I’ve been told funny stories, awkward moments, secrets, wonders, wishes and hope’s! It’s the fun stories and conversations that keep us going during long sessions.