Chad Sinkhorn
Published June 2008
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Dave Muller: How did you get into tattooing?

Chad Sinkhorn: I was introduced to it by Tom Thomen, who is a tattoo artist in my home town. I had met him through some mutual friends, and he helped me get my foot in the door after I had showed him some of my artwork. I owe my whole career to Tom, he showed me how to tattoo, and he is the reason that I’m still tattooing. Before I met him, I never imagined I’d be tattooing for a living. I started ten years ago, but I’ve been tattooing steadily for about eight years now.

Dave Muller: How would you describe yourself as a person?

Chad Sinkhorn: If I had to describe myself I’d say very laid back, yet very determined. I always have to be doing something, I’m never satisfied. and I’m very goal oriented. I’m not much on talking, I prefer to express myself through art, music, and things of that nature. I enjoy spending time with my family and producing artwork.

Dave Muller: What is you tattoo style like and who are some of the artists that you look up to?

Chad Sinkhorn: I lean more toward the new school type of tattooing — anything with bold colors, but I do enjoy throwing some photo realism into the mix. I’d say the artists that inspire me are Tony Civario, Guy Atichison, Joe Capobianco, Tom Thomen, Nikko, Devries, Demassi, and Nick Baxter. They have all been inspirations to me ever since I’ve been an artist.

Dave Muller: What do you do when you’re not tattooing?

Chad Sinkhorn: When I’m not tattooing I mostly do airbrush type artwork. I also throw in some prisma color drawing now and then as well as some oil painting. What I like most about being a tattoo artist is that I have turned a hobby into a living. I have the opportunity to go to work and feel like an elementary school kid at recess. For an artist, I feel it’s one of the best jobs you could have. I was always told that to be a great artist, you have to draw everyday. This career forces you to do just that. Plus, creating artwork on skin is an indescribable feeling.

Dave Muller: What changes have you noticed in the industry since you started?

Chad Sinkhorn: I think that the biggest change has been in the quality of the artwork; it has improved immensely. There are far more artists now using tattoo as a medium, and the outlook of the general public has done a 360 as well. Tattoos aren’t just for bikers or people who were in prison. I hope it will continue to rise to new levels in the future.

Dave Muller: Speaking of futures, what do you see in your future?

Chad Sinkhorn: I’m unsure of what the future holds for me, I just hope to continue to have the supportive cliental that I have been blessed with so far. I want to thank all of the people that have supported me, which includes those who have gave me the artistic freedom that I have been blessed to have. Most importantly, I want to thank my mother, father, sister, and my wife and two kids. They have been my biggest inspirations.

Written by: Dave Muller
Photos courtesy of: Chad Sinkhorn

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