_JO_UL_, a 37-year-old tattooer, makes use of this pseudonym as a result of it feels like “uri” (that means “we,” “us” in Korean) and in addition resembles an emoticon. After incomes a Grasp of Environmental Furnishings Design diploma at Hyupsung College, he taught remark and exact drawing at an artwork academy for some time. Individuals are usually stunned that he studied furnishings design, given his deal with tiny doodle tattoos. These tattoos evoke childhood recollections for each him and his shoppers, who all loved comedian books and cartoons. “I really like small, easy, and charming drawings—issues that look cute with out a lot thought.” From the wit of Snoopy to Pikachu’s power, his most requested topics are SpongeBob and Patrick Star.
_JO_UL_ believes his artwork type seems extra pure in smaller sizes, with most of his tattoos measuring round 1–3 cm [0.39–1.18 inches]. This desire generally raises questions: Will the tattoos maintain up over time? To handle these issues, he reveals shoppers healed examples within the studio and says they arise properly. He explains that his proper arm is roofed with numerous tattoo types by shut tattooist pals, however a lot of his physique is roofed with small doodle tattoos. Since beginning his profession in 2018, _JO_UL_ has labored solely on character doodles, usually highlighted with UV ink.
Along with his Korean clientele, _JO_UL_ additionally receives loads of tattoo inquiries from folks within the UK. Not extensively recognized is his enthusiasm for indoor mountaineering. He has practiced this nearly every day for the previous decade. Nevertheless, he doesn’t encourage others within the business to take up this exercise, citing its dangers and the potential for finger accidents.
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