matt bartley Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 hey everybody, my name is Matt Bartley. i'm a tattooer from pikeville, ky. i know,...........you've never heard of it. anyways, i'm super stoked to be a part of this online community. i started getting tattooed and pursuing tattooing as a career around 2003, getting an apprenticeship at a local shop some time shortly after. this lasted for about a year and a half, eventually ending by the need to get a "real job". over the course of the next five years i worked several jobs, attended college, and continued to draw and work on the artistic side of things. finally with encouragement from my wife, i decided to quit my jobs and school. i was blessed enough to be able to continue my apprenticeship at another local shop (where i still work today). i focused on learning the trade and busting my ass until in early 2009 i began tattooing full time. Tattooing has given me so much, thanks to all of the people who paved the way and to those who have helped me on my way. -matt bartley instagram- matt_bartley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 What's up, Matt, welcome! Awesome you found your path, even if it was a little later. Some people never do. Glad to have you on LST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Welcome to the forum Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Nice bold and solid tattoos there on your IG, welcome to LST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Welcome, Matt! Really nice intro. And I agree with @Graeme--nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt bartley Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 thanks guys!, it means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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