Yeray Perez (Ikos)
Ikos started tattooing at 22 years old after getting a tattoo at Malibu Tattoo Studio, where he still works today. He felt that tattooing was his calling and he wanted to learn everything he could about it.
Being self-taught, he never had professional training but instead practiced a lot & learned from things that surrounded him. Comics and graffiti were his passion from a young age, so he used to draw them for hours.
Ikos developed his own style which blends neo-traditional with comic/cartoon characters. He’s always up for trying new things and doesn’t accept boundaries style-wise.
“Respect the tattoo culture.”
His advice for new artists is to draw non-stop & to practice a lot to become a great artist. Passion for tattoos is the most important thing and having the right attitude.