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Groupon asks the owner of Twisted Monkey, Alexx Hodson, how he started in the industry and which artists he admires.

G: How did you become a tattoo artist?
"Like many talented and well-known artists before me, I too am, in many aspects, self-taught, as well as completing an apprenticeship at a small studio in Hereford. I started working as a body piercer at the same studio in 2004. Then began a full-time tattooing career in 2007, after having spent 2 years in America. "

G: Why do you enjoy tattooing?
"On many levels the art of tattooing is an ever-evolving process and has been a humbling and eye opening learning experience that I am thankful to be a part of. I have great respect for all my fellow artists, those working at present and those who have paved the way before us."

G: Where do you get your inspiration from?
"All over really. But I’ve been greatly influenced by tattooists and fine artists such as Joe Capobianco, Jime Litwalk, Jo Harrison, Tony Ciavarro, Daveee, Mandie Barber and Leah Moule just to mention a few."

G: Do you have any other specialties?
"I am experienced in all aspects of body piercing, from basic procedures through to surface piercing and advanced procedures such as pocketing and microdermal anchors."