interview with Bacanu Bogdan | bio art tattoo romania 26/06/2014
Today we're going to talk with Bacanu
Bogdan,
a tattoo artist from Bucuresti. He is part of Bioart Tattoo Studio, He's also working as guest spot artist at Tattoostudio
Nadelwerk/Austria.Check out
the Facebook Page-Tattoostudio Nadelwerk
Q: When did you start working as a tattoo artist?
A: I was 16 years old when I started. I made a homemade tattoo
machine, but that was just a fast try and I didn't stick to it. But
I think the time I've decided to really try tattooing, was when I
was 21, six years ago, I both my first machine and I started
tattooing my friends.
Q: You're very talented. Your style really sets you
apart from many out there. How would you describe it?
A: Well I don't think I have a very particular style, yet I'm still
working on it, but I think I prefer doing more realistic,
surrealistic tattoos.
Q: Black and gray tattoos might be
considered as your specialty. Do you
prefer black & gray style?
A: Thank you. Actually I do prefer black & gray, but I don't mind
doing color once in a while.
Q: How do you get inspired?
A: Traveling and photography is a good way, also trying to absorb
art from everywhere, paintings, sculptures. I enjoy reading
philosophy and starting from the note that the only sense of
existence is to find one, I usually find sense and ideas in
everything.
-Tell me about the making process.
Usually I start from a photograph reference and manipulate it in
Photoshop, and the rest I will do directly on skin, or free hand. I
really enjoy the first time when I do a piece, so I prefer working
with something new all the time, that helps me being enthusiastic
all the time.
Q: I guess you have a very busy schedule. How long does it takes
to get an appointment?
A: Well normally around 5 months, more or less.
Q: Are you always supportive to your
client's idea? Or there are some tattoo designs you simply
don't tattoo?
A: I don't tattoo every style, I like doing my thing, and apply my
vision, leaving a little bit of me behind, I think this is the best
way.
Q: Are there any bizarre requests? What are the
most interesting experiences with the customers?
A: It keeps changing, over the time, I've met some amazing people and
it don't think I can choose one experience as the most interesting.
Q: You're now working as a guest spot at Tattoostudio
Nadelwerk/Austria. How often do you usually work as a guest spot
artist?
A: Usually 2 or 3 times a year but I guess if I'll have the
opportunity I will do more, I love traveling.
You can check out : Tattoostudio Nadelwerk:
Tattoostudio Nadelwerk/Austria Dr. Kossstrasse 7 /
4600 Wels, Austria
Q: Is there any progress idea that keeps you motivated?
A: I try to always do something new and move forward, avoid working
twice on the same picture, and of curse I always study my own work
to find weak spots and improve them.
Q: What would you say is the biggest mistake when it comes
progress?
A: I think is the time when you consider yourself as too good, start
admire yourself in a narci way and stop pushing your boundaries.
Q: What would you improve in your style?
A: Everything, from the technical part to the more creative ideas.
Q: What is your advice for all people starting out their
career?
A: My advice will be to just keep going, push forward and always
have an open mind.
Please feel free to share work info
https://www.facebook.com/bacanu.bogdan.7
Tel: 0722688148
email:bacanub@yahoo.com / www.bioarttattoo.ro
Bucuresti - Bioart Tattoo - Kogalniceanu nr.17
Tattoostudio Nadelwerk/Austria
Dr. Kossstrasse 7 /
4600 Wels, Austria
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