interview with Sandra Daukshta | nOIR iNK TATTOO, fRANCE 29/05/2017
Hello Sandra Daukshta! Thanks so much for
taking the time to answer some questions for our readers.
Q: Was it hard to learn tattooing? Did you apprentice?
A: Tattoo art is a life long learning. I'm still struggling everyday
to make tattoos the best way I can.I started my apprenticeship in
the middle of 2012. I have changed several tattoo studios since
then, as well I'm working as guest spot artist in a lot of studios
in different countries to meet other artists and learn from them.
Q: What kind of art is your major inspirational source? Do
you have any influences?
A: I'm amazed of all kind of arts! I love paintings, the touch of
real brush can not compare to anything. If I have free time and
inspiration I paint a bit myself. :) As well as a tattoo artist I
use a lot of photos for my projects, that's why I love to research
photography. I believe that good photography brings an emotion in
it, the same as tattooing, every tattoo should bring a certain
emotion.
Q: In a few words, how would you describe your style?
A: I don't know how to describe my style, I could call it
illustrative realism. Because a lot of tattoos I make are realistic
but still with a touch of illustration and I love to add some
watercolor or brush strokes to my designs.
Q: Your color use is so great! You can make even dead people
to look alive on the skin! :) Do you think that color inks give the
tattoo outcome a more realistic vibe?
A: I think that color can give a certain vibe to every tattoo. Any
tattoo can look more positive or negative, childish or serious, just
by using certain color pallet. For me color use in tattoos is very
important.
Q: What details are the hardest to
capture on skin?
A: Texture, any kind of it. :D
Q: Would you experiment with a different style someday?
A: I think I will. I love all styles of tattooing, sometimes I wish
I would do Japanese or neo traditional. Well it's never to late to
learn.
Q: I love the fact that every tattoo you did is a unique
design. You draw a lot - every sketch I've seen in your portfolio is
so cool. It's like people don't even have to look up for a specific
design from the other catalogs- since you've collected so many
beautiful illustrations - also photoshoped just like a preview for
the placement - Excellent! Guide me a bit.
A: I don't have any sketches in my portfolio. :D But I sometimes
post some designs that I would love to work on. :)
Q: Do you allow your clients to bring their own reference
images?
A: I always ask my clients to send me some pictures they like so I
have the idea what is the current mood they want in the tattoo. Then
pictures to work with for the
project.
Q: Where are you based now? I guess you
have a very busy schedule traveling and doing guest spots?
A: For now my base is Clermont Ferrand in France, Noir ink tattoo
studio. I travel a lot to conventions and guest spots.
To get an appointment with me write to
www.instagram.com/sandradaukshtatattoo or sandradaukshta@gmail.com
Q: Any motivational words for the new artists?
A: Love what you do and you will succeed. :)