Like most artistically inclined children, Daniel was told from an early age “Don’t quit your day job”. This was confusing, considering he didn’t have a day job at the time, so he decided to go into electronics.
After a tour in the United States Navy as a radar technician, and a short stint as a professional tech in the civilian world, Daniel decided that grown up life sucked, and he went into building fine furniture. Using the funds created from woodworking to hatch an evil plan to become a tattooist, he began his tattoo career in 2006 (diverting for a short amount of time to hone his evil run-on sentence abilities).
Daniel spent the first years of his tattoo career working seven days a week, twelve hours per day, doing the best he could to make himself as competent at his craft as he could manage. Tattooing has established itself as a true love and passion in Daniel’s life.
Now after years of hard work, Daniel is proud resident at Slave to the Needle, ready to provide you with all the silliness, hard work, and dedication he has to offer.
Daniel's Portfolio
Daniel on Instagram
A little Kappa for Joe. Just the start here. I like to do hands in a couple of sittings. Especially for people who work with their hands. Makes healing more manageable and work less problematic.
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Finished crane and a healed and settled (a little over a year i think) koi for Kento. Thank you sir!
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Healed and settled a bit over a year or so. Thanks Callahan! If you're ever lucky enough to meet this lady you've been blessed. She's a wonderful soul.
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Something in the works for the new year. Hope everyone had a great holiday season. Family first, whether chosen or blood (or both). Anyway. Enjoy this dragon.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattooartist #seattletattoo #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #dragon #japanesetattoo #irezumi #coveruptattoo #tattoostyle #tattoosnob
Finished mum addition. Started with the ribs and decided to add another just for funsies. Thanks Lisa!
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Dragon a couple of sessions in for Bridget. I always love doing dragons.
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Complete dragon for Kevin. Thank you sir! My books are always open for more dragons.
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Mudra for Raneem, cause everyone needs a little good fortune. Thanks friend! A pleasure as always.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattooartist #seattletattoo #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoostyle
Raven and jewel for Ruby. Thanks friend! Twas a pleasure. Hope everyone has a good day with family and/or friends. If ya don't, reach out and get you some.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattooartist #seattletattoo #pnwtattooartist #pnwtattoo #raven #blackandgreytattoo #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoostyle
Fun lil one shot from a year or two ago. I always love seeing my work healed. Gives me an opportunity to show that what I'm building stands the test of time. Tattoos don't stay the same as the day you apply them. They grow and change with you. It's important to build with that in mind. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #barnowl #owl #healedtattoos
Extensive cover up a long time in the works. Mostly done now (and mostly healed). Thanks Robin!
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #raccoon #chrysanthemum #coveruptattoo
Athena for Jess. Thank you friend i had a great time! Love some Greek mythology. Especially when my wonderful clients give me the freedom to do my best work.
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Little skull shredder for Grant. Thanks for the trust mang! PS, this is literally the only way ya'll gonna get me to do mountains and trees ever.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattooartist #seattletattoo #pnwtattooartist #pnwtattoo #tattoosofinstagram #tattoos #skulltattoo
Drawn to fit for Aria. Thanks friend.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattooartist #seattletattoo #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #tattoosofinstagram #tattoo #necktattoo #girlswithtattoos
Cthulu and madness for Nick. Thanks for the fun project! More like this please.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #biomech #blackandgreytattoo #horrorart #horrortattoo
Beginnings.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn#seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #jellyfish
Mostly healed medusa for Reilani. Thank you friend! Always a pleasure. I like doing a good lady head from time to time given the right amount of space and the freedom to do my best work. Raelani always gives me that freedom and I love her for it.
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Halfway there.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #japanesetattoo #peonytattoo #skulltattoo #halfsleeve
Quick little banger to close the evening last night. Thanks Ana! It was a pleasure.
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#slavetotheneedle #sttn #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #pnwtattoo #pnwtattooartist #traditionaltattoo #tattoosnob #tattoo #tattoosofinstagram
Little chrysanthemum for Tania.
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Fresh and crispy cephalopod for Justin. As always thank your sir!
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