Clod the Ripper - Artist Interview
March is here, spring is in the air... convention season is coming! TN: That's good, good. I imagine it's a lot of work, tattooing and traveling. Just tattooing alone! What drives you everyday to produce your art? TN: Art is definitely one of the best forms of catharsis. Would you say that's your favorite part about being a tattoo artist?
We're less than two months away from Venetian Tattoo Gathering, and we are SO EXCITED to hold one of the most incredible tattoo gatherings EVER! A Venetian palazzo, over 50 attending artists, a daily jam-packed schedule of educational seminars and enrichment--it's gonna be an amazing time.
In lead-up to this incredible event, we've been meeting with some of our talented guests - to talk tattooing and more. This week we were so lucky to get some new work from Clod the Ripper (@clod_the_ripper_tattoo) and ask him a little about his art! Check it out.
TN: Hey Clod, thanks for doing this!
CR: Hey man, thanks for having me.
TN: How are things?
CR: Things are good, very busy. Always something to do.
CR: My frustration, depression, and anger.
CR: No, I would say freedom is the greatest part of being an artist.
TN: Freedom to pursue your own style. What would you say is yours?
CR: My style? Horror. Black and gray portraits. I love to bring nightmares to life.
TN: What makes your approach unique?
CR: I mostly tattoo free-hand. I like to hand-create a custom piece for every single customer.
TN: How important is the tattoo community to you?
CR: The few true friends I have made are very, very important to me; they help me focus every day and are always helping me learn.
TN: What does tattooing mean to you, how do you give back to the community?
CR: Passion, respect, and attitude! I strive every day to return passion, respect, and attitude to this big tattoo family.
TN: Would you suggest other artists to travel? Why?
CR: Absolutely. It lets you meet other artists, and discover new points of view and techniques - it improves your artistic vision, and can keep you fresh even after years and years.
TN: Any cool projects going on? Or coming up?
CR: I'm trying to change my style a bit. More black, more rough, more occult and with more impact. I'm working on some big projects and I'm putting all my energy into my new shop and art gallery--trying to bring in as many quality guests as I can. Exhibitions, workshops... like I said, very busy.
TN: Well then, we won't keep you! Any closing thoughts?
CR: Pay respect to this art and this community, and you will have nothing less than respect and satisfaction.
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