Hi! My name is Sado. I'm a local boy from Wahiawa, Hawaii. I currently live and make art in the neon lit city of Las Vegas.

I was a professional tattoo artist for 20 years. I specialized in large scale full custom tattooing. The majority of the work that I did was done freehand. Over the course of my 20 years of tattooing, I would say I personally drew at least 95% of all tattoos that I did! I've suited a number of individuals and won a number of trophies from notable tattoo conventions for my work.

The years of long hours tattooing and not taking time out to care for my body, lead to my physical decline. So I can no longer tattoo. But, art is my passion.. It is my life! I had been painting for a few years before I retired from tattooing. But took on painting full time in 2015. Painting and art is all I do.. I hope it's all I ever do! If you are interested in reading more about me, here's a link to a blog that was written about me:

http://www.hawaiiirl.com/blogs/revered-master-tattooist-sado-transitions-to-new-canvas.html/

I was a completely self taught tattoo artist. And I am a completely self taught artist and painter. I love learning, but am almost incapable of sitting in a classroom:). I paint almost exclusively with professional grade acrylics.. on wood, watercolor paper, canvas, hats, vinyl toys.. pretty much anything that will stay still long enough:) If you have any questions or comments regarding my work, please feel free to send me a message.