Biography
Originally a grafitti artist, Tattoo Adam hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he started
tattooing in 1994. After a year and a half of apprenticeship, Adam launched his career at
Accents in Ink, learning the fundamental aspects of tattoo work and developing his skill level.
In 1997 Adam moved to Las Vegas, NV where he worked on the Vegas strip tattooing at
Diversity. Here, Adam enjoyed exposure to other artists and the experience of working in a
busy, tourist-oriented shop, not to mention the celebrity clientele thanks to which Adam can
say he's tattooed the legendary Mike Tyson. Around this time Adam made his first trip to
Japan where he received a tattoo by Japanese tattoo master Horiyoshi III. Needless to say,
it was an inspirational experience. In 1997, Tattoo Adam moved to Honolulu where he could
escape the flashy routine in Las Vegas and focus on building his custom portfolio. In Hawaii Adam
built up a modest amount of business, mostly through his connections in the lowrider community.
tattooing in 1994. After a year and a half of apprenticeship, Adam launched his career at
Accents in Ink, learning the fundamental aspects of tattoo work and developing his skill level.
In 1997 Adam moved to Las Vegas, NV where he worked on the Vegas strip tattooing at
Diversity. Here, Adam enjoyed exposure to other artists and the experience of working in a
busy, tourist-oriented shop, not to mention the celebrity clientele thanks to which Adam can
say he's tattooed the legendary Mike Tyson. Around this time Adam made his first trip to
Japan where he received a tattoo by Japanese tattoo master Horiyoshi III. Needless to say,
it was an inspirational experience. In 1997, Tattoo Adam moved to Honolulu where he could
escape the flashy routine in Las Vegas and focus on building his custom portfolio. In Hawaii Adam
built up a modest amount of business, mostly through his connections in the lowrider community.
Biography
He was one of the first to help open Tattoolicious on McCully Blvd. There, he concentratted on his custom work until the shop integrated body art and hairstyling. Since 2002 Tattoo Adam has worked at Aloha Tattoo on Ala Moana Blvd. in Waikiki. Since his initial visit to Japan, Adam has been back twice to be tattooed and plans to return in the future for more. He can still be found tattooing in Hawaii.