About Rian

A leading researcher into the science of tattooing, primary source of tattoo-related philosophy and education, mentor, and overly-obsessive Minecraft player.

I have worked on the legitimization of tattooing as a trade for the past decade, full-time. Partial CV Below

Research assistant/advisor for PhD programs: Texas Tech University, Harvard University, New York University.

Head petitioner for the US Governments Tattooing as a Trade Program.

Past Head of Educational Development APT

HLO Oregon Vice-Chair Body art/Tattoo.

Lead advisor for Better Tattooing’s tattoo education department.