Joey Karaway

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Why did you choose to tattoo for a living?
Describe your art in one word?
What or who inspires you and why?
What is your favorite tattoo style?
What’s your favorite tattoo on your body and why?
What’s your favorite hobby?
Why did you choose to tattoo for a living?

Tattooing has been my favorite art form since I was a child. I love tattooing, watching it, hearing it and most importantly I like learning new things about tattooing. Every new thing I learn is like finding something I’ve been searching very hard for.

What or who inspires you and why?

I’m not inspired by any one thing. I’m determined. I want to be as good as I can be and constantly improve. I’ve watched people do amazing things with tattoos. The fact that it’s possible means I have to figure it out.

What is your favorite tattoo style?

Illustrative black work

What’s your favorite tattoo on your body and why?

I have a bear on my left palm. I was told it’s a bad idea by different artists over and over, so I stopped asking. They all said it would fall out and look like trash. It’s my favorite because they were all wrong.

What’s your favorite hobby?

I love movies, not all genres but I watch them all.

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