Hello Denis Sivak! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview. Please start by telling us something about yourself, how it all started? I can not exactly remember how it all started. I loved to draw from the early childhood. Once I stumbled on works of Robert Hernandez everything impressed me. In that moment I realized that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Q: How long have you been tattooing?
A: I've been tattooing since 2000.

Q: I love your style. Do you remember when the fascination for tattoo realism first began?
A: Yes I remember. The impression for this kind of work is inspired by Robert Hernandez. His works are not only made without flaws, they convey the mood, emotions. By the way tattoos realism style is my favorite because in this style you can grow indefinitely.

Q: What is the best way to learn tattooing?
A: I don't have a recipe about how to became a tattoo artist ;)) I think you just have to try. Practice is the best way to learn. And also you should draw as much as possible.

Q: I was impressed when I saw the black & gray ship tattoo! How long took you to finish it?
A: Thank you. I've spend almost 10 hours on that piece... Now I think I am able to make it in 6 hours.

Q: The longest session ever?
A: It was a long time ago... I came home after a working day in studio and started tattooing, from 7 p.m. till 5 a.m. but the thing is that next day was my birthday. So I overslept it;)

Q: Would you change something about your style?
A: Yes, want to add more realism.

 

Q: Where do you find inspiration?
A: I adore painting. I try to do this every day. But my biggest inspiration is music. I take everything from music.

Q: Do you have any advice for the new artists?
A: Stay true and don't be afraid of experiments.