Bang Bang Tattoo NYC
Bang Bang Tattoo NYC
Every tattoo tells a story. But the session itself—the hours, the conversation, the craft—that's where the real story lives.
— Bang Bang Dave
The Process
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Setting the scene
The stencil - NYC skyline
Tools of the trade
The work begins
The conversation continues
12:00 AM — The Artist
From Bang Bang's NYC studio to late-night sessions in private spaces, Dave has tattooed some of the most recognizable names in music, sports, and culture. But ask him about his work, and he'll talk about the conversations—the stories people share while sitting in his chair.
2:00 AM — The Craft
Four hours into the session, focus sharpens. The NYC skyline emerges on skin—Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, the city that never sleeps immortalized in ink. This is where craft becomes art.
4:00 AM — The Finish
As the city begins to wake, the final lines are set. What started as a sketch is now permanent—a collaboration between artist and canvas, captured in the quiet hours when the best work gets done.
The Conversation
The Host
"The best sessions happen when the clock disappears. When it's just the work, the conversation, and the hum of the machine."
Bang Bang Dave — 4:15 AM