I'm Andy
Since my early days I have always been drawn to tattooing and especially traditional tattoos or American oldschool as it’s often called. Growing up in Canada I had close exposure to military and naval bases, the frist time I saw a traditional tattoo was on a officer and I knew right away I was getting a tattoo! The bright and bold sticker style tattoo worn with so much pride and a story behind it is what I was so drawn to and is what I continue to try and bring forward in the art I create.
Tattooing in Copenhagen since 2020 I’ve gathered a lot of inspiration from the old sailor days of CPH to the badass tattooed King of Denmark Frederik the 9th. My traditional style has been heavily influenced by artists from all over the world and I constantly study and elevate my art while paying homage to these legends and inspirational artists. Paul Dobleman, Lucas Ford, Henning Jørgensen, Jesper Starrider, Lyle Tuttle and Bert Grimm just to name a few, are artists I have gathered information, inspiration and passion from. I think it’s a really important part for me to be able to acknowledge those who came before me and to be able to respect the traditional style in that way.
Working at Kaiju Tattoo Club I’ve learnt so much about tattooing and painting. Not only this but now having a close relationship with coworkers in a collective kind of way who have now become like family to me. We all pride the shop on being able to include everyone and let anyone feel welcomed and safe in our studio. When you get tattooed by me it’s not only the tattoo your getting but an experience. Whether you just want to talk about the tattoo price, have a consultation on a design or just come down and hang out I’m there for it! From small tattoos, skull tattoos, butterfly tattoos, to a full backpiece I can help find the right tattoo design that you will be proud of.
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Blaekvard Tattoos is proud to be working inside Handshake Kingsgarden Tattoo Shop. I am Blaekvard Tattoos, and Handshake Kingsgarden is the shop. I look forward to welcoming you for your next tattoo.
Andy
Andy’s style and tattooing speaks for itself. A bold will hold kind of notation behind it. Specializing in traditional tattooing, Andy let’s his past of selling and working on motorcycles, sailing in Australia and traveling the world come through in his designs.
Born and raised on Vancouver Island in Canada you see his love of animals and nature be reflected in his designs.
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Tattoo artistCraig Ruiz
Tattoo designerCraig Ruiz
Store managerSusie Marsh
tattooo artistStyle
A modern take on a tried and true art.
Inspiration
Inspired by old school traditions of the past.
ATTENTIVENESS
Tradition, detail and people are in the focus.
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