ABOUT

My name’s Connor, I’m 26 years old, I’m originally from Rochester, New York, and I’ve been tattooing professionally for 2 years. My journey began while attending West Virginia University, when I thought it would be a good idea to tattoo myself (it was). It turned out halfway decent, and a handful of my friends asked to tattoo them. I told them no because I had no idea what I was doing, and didn’t have intentions of tattooing anyone else. Long story short… they made me tattoo them, and I’ve never looked back since. I give a lot of credit to the ones that had me do my first tattoos, and pushed me into the art. After failing out of business school and eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, I began my professional career. My favorite tattoo styles are black and grey, portraiture, realism, blackwork, fine line, floral, and dotwork. That being said, I’m extremely grateful for any opportunity to learn something new, and strive to continue to learn everyday and become a well rounded artist in all styles.
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Why do I tattoo? Sure, it’s tons of fun, but I cherish the truly meaningful tattoos I get to do for people when given the opportunity. Often times, tattoos are used to heal, grieve, deal with hardships etc. When I finish a tattoo of such, and see a genuine smile and reaction on my client, it leaves me with a sense of fulfillment that is incomparable to anything else I’ve experienced. It seems like my way of helping others, and helping myself in turn. Of course it’s my priority to give you the best tattoo of my abilities, but as equally important, I want everyone who enters my space to feel comfortable, respected, heard, and valued.

Although it seems like all I do is tattoo (not complaining - it’s the best job in the world), in my free time I enjoy grabbing some beers and watching sports with my friends, going to concerts, riding my motorcycle, traveling when I can, or doing anything that involves the outdoors.

Enough about me… send me a message, or stop by the shop, Alluring Arts Tattoo in Matthews, North Carolina, and lets talk about your next tattoo!