Pifa Alarcon
On black and red hand poke, Catholic guilt, the joy of the creative process, and the slow, thoughtful work of sharing the craft without becoming an elitist.
A digital-first publication celebrating creativity, art, and culture. We present the untold stories of today's artists, makers, and risk-takers. Through intimate long-form interviews, we look closely at the lives of creatives, exploring their beginnings, process, and the courage behind their work.
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Neil Guban
He tattoos manga the way it was meant to look. On detail, craft, and the weight of putting something on someone forever.
Marcus Tinh Pham
East Van roots and Japanese discipline. A conversation on sacrifice, permanence, and why just being good isn't good enough anymore.
Liz Koss
Exploring spooky aesthetics, the science of aging ink, and the quiet power of drawing without a goal.
Nhat Truong
An intimate conversation on freehand flow, Asian-inspired motifs, and the quiet philosophy of trust behind building Taospace in Vancouver.
Steven Roy
Trading the chef’s knife for the needle. A conversation on discipline, business, and why “fear is the mind-killer.”