Our Artists
Erik Payne
I came into tattooing and my apprenticeship like a lot guys my age from the local punk rock scene, doing fliers, record covers, painting jackets, and drawing tattoos for my friends. I was also influenced by my love of underground comics in general and Greg Irons, Jack Jaxon, Rand Holmes and Robert Williams specifically. I still remember the first Tattoo magazine I ever bought, with Bill Loika on the cover and an article on Greg Irons. I’m sure some of you know it.
Most of the tattoos we do at our shop are on the larger side, and we are fortunate to have a lot of return clientele who understand what makes a good tattoo. Tattooing is an unregulated industry where I live so from one shop in the eighties to over thirty in the phone book this year, we endeavor to persevere.
I get to do a lot of larger pieces both oriental and occidental, monochromatic and polychromatic, religious and sacrilegious. I get to work every day with three great tattooers; Travis Berg, Khalil Linane, and Kam Kelley. I love my job.
Kam Kelley
Kam Kelley was born and raised in Yakima Washington upon moving to the treasure valley in late 2010. Kam started his journey in tattooing in 2013 here in Boise where he continues to work and expand his knowledge, craft and artistry.
Kam received his BFA from Boise State University in 2015 with an emphasis in printmaking, along with a minor in Art History. His style includes American traditional, as it was a heavy influence on his introduction into tattooing, as well as transitioning into traditional Japanese and large scale black work projects.
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Tumblr
StumbleUpon
Reddit
Email
Loading...