Hello Mr. Jeremy Miller! I'm very happy to talk with you about your tattoo art. It seems like your very passionate in doing old school tattoo motives, colorful designs, and some realistic creations.

Q: What made you to become a tattoo artist?
A: I wanted a way to rebel with my creativity.

Q: Why tattoos, why not fine art? Are tattoos enough inspiring for making your self a tattoo artist?
A: I've always been inspired by tattoos. It seemed to me tattoos would be more enjoyable compared to other mediums.

Q: Do you remember your first tattoo?
A: Yes, how could I forget? It was a terrible attempt at doing a tribal armband.

 

Q: How much time was necessary for you to get into this great level?
A: That is something that varies for each person. It is not so much a time frame, but a willingness to look at your work and find ways to improve.

Q: Some people say that it is possible to be self though artist. What are your thoughts about this? What is the best way to learn how to tattoo?
A: I've met many great self taught artists. But it seems to me that artists who have a formal apprenticeship have a better understanding of technical tattooing fundamentals.



Q: Who or what is your biggest inspiration?
A: My wife has been there for me since the beginning and now our daughter is another reason I push myself so hard.

Q: As I said at the beginning of the interview, your passionate in doing some old school designs. Tell me more about this. Is that style your favorite?
A: My passion is taking old school imagery and changing or shaping it to be more new school cartoonism.

                  

Q: Your tattoo artworks seem to be very colorful and bright. Which color combination you find as most useful in making photo realistic piece?
A: I think it's all about using the right colors for shadows and undertones. For instance using dark purple instead of dark brown as a shadow for something gold.

                                     

Q: Do you remember when the impression for this kind of work first began?
A: It began when I first saw the work of Jimi Litwalk, Josh Woods, and Tony Ciavarro.

Q: What do you find as most difficult in doing old school piece?
A: I'd say the most difficult part of any tattoo is remaining consistent. Be it line work, color work, or any other process of the tattoo.

Q: Tattooing is very creative work. Do you use a sketchbook in creating your designs?
A: I use a sketchbook all the time.

Q: What are your thoughts about the tattoo flashes in the buzz. Have you ever tattooed some on your clients or you dislike doing a flash art?
A: I started working as a tattoo artist in a flash shop. And though I don't enjoy doing flash as much as one of my own pieces, flash is a great way to keep up your fundamentals.

Q: What are the most interesting experiences with the clients? Any funny stories to share?
A: I once tattooed the phrase "Brim stone teeth and a fiery crotch, Dragon Lady. Hell yeah" on a 57 year old woman's ass.

Q: Art could be a great influence on someone's personality. What is the best lesson that you've learned from you long tattoo journey?
A: By having fun with all of my tattoos. I've found it keeps me you and lighthearted.

Q: Tattoo has a huge progress, especially in the last decade. There are many new tattoo artists coming up ... What advice do you have for up-and-coming tattoo artists?
A: Respect your elders. Respect the people that got this industry to where it is.
We just finished renovating the shop so I plan to just get back to work and relax with my family. Our website is Pigmentatx.com and that is where you can find all of my work.

Thank you.
You're always welcome Jeremy!