My name is James, owner and artist here at Shore Thing Tattoo. I've been dreaming of opening my own business since I can remember. I have ventured into all sorts of activities and experiences that have lead me to where I am now. Tattooing has always been a passion of mine. Before I was the artist, I was a canvas. Art has been engrained in who I am since I was a child. I enjoy photography, marketing, painting, and street art. My experiences have created the style of art I want to create. I was a little scrappy kid growing up skateboarding and spray painting cool designs here and there. Now that I am older, I travel and explore other parts of the world to pull inspiration from other cultures and artists. American traditional is by far my favorite style of tattooing. It is tough, bold, and makes a long lasting statement. Although I do pull from all kinds of mediums, some of my favorites are traditional Japanese works, psychedelic art, and fine art oil paintings. To look back and pay homage to those who created the American tradition that is tattooing is very special to me. I really look forward to pushing the boundaries or tattooing and continuing my journey. Shore Thing Tattoo is a place where everyone can come and enjoy an amazing experience of getting a great tattoo in a cool clean environment. I hope to see you soon!