Justin Hartman

I’ve been using exclusively Cheyenne products since 2013 and haven’t looked back. The HAWK Thunder was the first machine I used from Cheyenne. I currently use the HAWK PEN. The convenience of using one machine is huge for me. Especially while traveling.

Accessories: HAWK Pen

Style: Neo Traditional

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Some of my earliest memories are of drawing, which I’ve done since I can remember. My family moved around a lot and drawing was always a constant in my life. As a kid I wanted to animate cartoons, and also enjoyed drawing portraits and had a fondness for comic books. In 2004 I started my apprenticeship in Mesa, Arizona, where I worked until I relocated to San Diego in 2014. In March 2018, I decided to go on the road full time and tattoo at different shops along the way.

My style is hard for me to pinpoint. I practiced traditional during my apprenticeship and have always been drawn to comic illustrations, which I believe can be seen in my work. I enjoy a variety of subject matter but gravitate towards drawing women. I focus mostly on large scale work. I really enjoy drawing large pieces and the challenge of getting the design to work and flow with the body. I’ll sometimes spend days on a single design, which is a side of tattooing most people don’t get to see.

The opportunities that tattooing can provide are pretty amazing. It allows me to live the lifestyle I currently live. Traveling full time has given me the opportunity to work with many different artists around the world, and experience other cultures. It can give you a whole new perspective as an artist.

WHY I USE CHEYENNE

I started out using coils. Eventually I tried rotaries, which led to trying Cheyenne. I’ve been using exclusively Cheyenne products since 2013 and haven’t looked back. The HAWK Thunder was the first machine I used from Cheyenne. I currently use the HAWK Pen and SOL Nova.

The convenience of using one machine is huge for me. Especially while traveling. It’s light, it’s quiet, and it just works. I always know how my machine is going to run, and I just don’t have to think about it. After seeing the process, the needle cartridges go through at the Cheyenne factory, I never have to worry about the quality of the cartridges. I’ve never been disappointed in the product.

Accessories

HAWK Pen

Flexible tattoo machine for more freedom of action

The award-winning, ergonomic pen shape of this tattoo machine gives you the complete freedom of movement. The low vibration and volume level guarantee comfortable working even during longer tattoo sessions.

HAWK Pen

Flexible tattoo machine for more freedom of action