Monday 26 August 2013

Interview with tattoo artist Joao Bosco (UK)


Little pre-story : We've met about 5 years ago on myspace (when myspace was cool, you know), sometimes talk on facebook, then in 2012 ago I have luck to meet Joao in personal at the Moscow Tattoo Convention. I can tell you - he's not only great artist but also a true gentleman and great person. If you have any chance to get some work by Joao or just say hi - do it! By the way that's not that hard, he's travelling a lot (find more info http://www.joaoboscoart.com)

Summing up : thanx to social networks we can find friends and soulmates from another country!





Name : Joao Bosco
Location : London, UK
Who : Brazilian born tattoo artist based in London since 2006, works at The Family Business Tattoo London
Links : joaoboscoart.comfacebook.com/joao.bosco.100instagram.com/joaoboscoartfacebook.com/pages/Jo%C3%A3o-Bosco-Art



Lisa Jenson : How long you've been tattooing?
Joao Bosco : I'vee been tattoing for 9 years.

L. J. : Who help/teach you with your first steps in tattooing?

Joao Bosco : I never thought of been a tattoo artist neither to have a living out of it . Until others tattoo artists see my drawings and sketches and say :" hey man, you got good stuff here, give it a go and do soem tattoos " , they got me curious , so i lined up some friends, got hold of some tattoo gear and started to learn and practice on them.



L. J. : We've met on myspace, 5 years ago it was really good place to promote yourself and find friends, nowdays everyone using instagram and facebook. Do you think social networks are really important for tattoo artists?
Joao Bosco : social network is the most amazing tool ever, but also can be a trap. its a free advertisement , youc an show all you have been doing for zero cost . but at the same time , it can get one lazy , till the point that makes you take it for granted all that facility of self promotion , so you think that you dont need an extra push as things will flow smoothly and easy and people will chase you . not like that anymore, theres hundred of thounds of new artists coming to the scene every week, you gotta keep on push like on the same days, like before social network , if you want to reach the top. thats what say to people and that is what i say to myself everyday .
L. J. : What needles and ink you use
Joao Bosco : I use several different kind of inks, i dont have a particular brand that i stick up with . about needles i use a small set of big magnums and chunky liners. 15,19 and 25 mag. and 9-14 and 18 liners. I try to keep a small and simple set.



Thank you for the interview
Art speaks itself, check & follow Joao Bosco joaoboscoart.com & instagram.com/joaoboscoart

2 comments:

  1. this guy is a motherfucker great tattoo artist and person!! im a big fan of him!! all the best Joao!!

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  2. Great tattooist, really nice guy too he did a tiger/dragon piece on my arm/chest and it came out wonderfully, I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a quality artist and he is available don't hesitate to book an appointment, I myself can't wait to get tattooed by him again!

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