Aaron Gates

Aaron Gates

Aaron Gates

Resident Artist

Resident Artist

Resident Artist

Styles

Styles

Micro Realism - Black & Grey

Micro Realism - Black & Grey

Micro Realism - Black & Grey

Artist Story

Artist Story

Aaron’s journey into tattooing started with a fascination for art. Growing up, he was captivated by the way light and shadow shaped an image, spending hours sketching portraits and perfecting his technique. Initially pursuing fine art, he discovered tattooing as the ideal path to merge his love for realism with the collaboration of tattooing.

Through years of dedication and refinement, Aaron has built a reputation for his meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to quality. His black and grey pieces stand out for their smooth shading and unparalleled attention to fine details. Aaron approaches every tattoo with the same philosophy—precision, artistry, and respect for the craft.

Master of detail, specializing in micro realism and black and grey tattooing, Aaron is known for his ability to bring life to even the smallest designs. He transforms skin into a canvas for hyper-detailed, intricate designs, and strikingly realistic imagery.

Aaron’s journey into tattooing started with a fascination for art. Growing up, he was captivated by the way light and shadow shaped an image, spending hours sketching portraits and perfecting his technique. Initially pursuing fine art, he discovered tattooing as the ideal path to merge his love for realism with the collaboration of tattooing.

Through years of dedication and refinement, Aaron has built a reputation for his meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to quality. His black and grey pieces stand out for their smooth shading and unparalleled attention to fine details. Aaron approaches every tattoo with the same philosophy—precision, artistry, and respect for the craft.

Master of detail, specializing in micro realism and black and grey tattooing, Aaron is known for his ability to bring life to even the smallest designs. He transforms skin into a canvas for hyper-detailed, intricate designs, and strikingly realistic imagery.

Aaron’s journey into tattooing started with a fascination for art. Growing up, he was captivated by the way light and shadow shaped an image, spending hours sketching portraits and perfecting his technique. Initially pursuing fine art, he discovered tattooing as the ideal path to merge his love for realism with the collaboration of tattooing.

Through years of dedication and refinement, Aaron has built a reputation for his meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to quality. His black and grey pieces stand out for their smooth shading and unparalleled attention to fine details. Aaron approaches every tattoo with the same philosophy—precision, artistry, and respect for the craft.

Master of detail, specializing in micro realism and black and grey tattooing, Aaron is known for his ability to bring life to even the smallest designs. He transforms skin into a canvas for hyper-detailed, intricate designs, and strikingly realistic imagery.

Recent Work

Recent Work

Recent Work

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