Fatty is the founder of Fattys Tattoos and Piercings, a self-taught artist who has been tattooing since 1992. He opened his first shop in Maryland in 1994 and has since grown the business to three locations across Washington DC and Maryland. Fatty is one of the most decorated tattoo artists in the region, earning numerous convention awards for best backpiece, best sleeve, best black and gray and best overall. He specializes in large scale biomechanical, Japanese, mythological and fantasy themes, as well as animal realism. A nationally recognized figure in the body art industry, Fatty has been featured on NPR, Fox News, The Washington Post and other major outlets, and has played a leading role in passing comprehensive body art legislation and regulation in both Maryland and Washington DC. Fatty is selective about the projects he takes on but you can email him to submit tattoo requests.

Fatty
"Tattooing is all about connecting with people and helping people to connect with their own personal mythology"
Shop Location: Silver Spring

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