Ethan Hideo
Tattoo Artist
About
Ethan Hideo
I am originally from the Bay Area, California, of mixed Japanese/American descent. I grew up listening and watching stories told by family, friends, and foreigners. I care deeply for cultural heritage and storytelling and I draw much of my inspiration from the stories shared across all cultures.
I received a degree in Fashion Design in 2012 and quickly found I loved designing many more things than just clothing. I worked on graphics for food trucks, band merch, salon art and more before landing into tattooing.
When creating I believe in understanding where it came from, and respecting what it means, and finding a way to carry it forward.
I look forward to listening to your story, and building new ones.
I create modern relics. Stories preserved on skin.
32.7767° N · 96.7970° W
Guest Spots
- Oct 7 – Nov 30Dallas, TX
- Dec 6 – 12San Francisco, CA
- To be announcedNew York, NY
The process
We talk before anything is drawn. Either by call or in person. This stage we are doing a creative brain dump. Sharing all the references, the imagery, the meaning. Discuss size, location, and answer all questions leaving no stone left unturned.
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Designing with body flow and form in mind, or just a perfect sticker tat to fill the gap in your collection. I design in my style for your body. We can make edits per request prior to the appointment, each piece will be created just for you.
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I typically work full day sessions at a flat rate putting the same energy and heart into the palm sized tattoo as I do the full sleeve.
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My role is not to invent the legend, but to give it a new storyteller.
32.7767° N · 96.7970° W