Jon Poulson
A CLASSICALLY TRAINED ARTIST THAT HAS A PASSION FOR TATTOOING
After over 2 Decades of tattooing, Jon has honed his skills and now Specializes primarily in Large scale Norse, Celtic and Viking Inspired tattoos, along with larger scale Geometric and Polynesian Style Tribal.
Jon can not take on every project he is asked to do. There just isn’t enough time in the year. So, Jon focuses his attention on the projects he feels best suit his talents and the time available, on clients that work well with him.
If you hare interested in working with Jon, please fill out a tattoo Inquiry form.
Remember, Jon has brought on a talented team of professionals to hand most of the work he can’t do himself.
Jon is a clean, friendly, professional, classically trained artist who loves his job. Since the early 2000s, Jon has earned a reputation as an award-winning tattoo artist worldwide. He consistently surpassed the expectations of his clients and their referrals with the best possible tattoos while staying within each individual's budget with his efficient style of Tattooing. Working in the world's top tattoo shops, Jon learned how to work with each client to create a work they can be proud of and show for a lifetime.
From the age of about 15, Jon was a regular at the only tattoo shop in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he learned to appreciate the art form that was so taboo back then, especially in a state like Utah.
With a drive for art early on, Jon became an accomplished artist, displaying much of his artwork uninvitedly around Salt Lake City and surrounding cities on rooftops, alleyways, and freights passing through the local train yards. His Stepmom, an accomplished artist, pushed Jon in a more productive direction with his art.
After growing up, Jon started his artistic career through schooling, training, hard work, and dedication. Jon has been a devoted professional artist since 1992, winning numerous awards for his tattoos, illustrations, and commercial art abilities. Jon has always made a living as an artist but transitioned into his long-time dream of becoming a tattoo artist after tiring of the stuffy corporate environments in the commercial advertising world.
Jon has progressed through many artistic style changes since becoming a professional tattoo artist two decades ago. Jon has been a part of the changing landscape of the tattoo craft throughout the years, mastering diverse styles with a diverse clientele. Traveling the world, working in some of the top tattoo shops in major destination cities across the globe, including the world-famous Vince Neil Ink Center Strip, Las Vegas, NV (working for the lead singer of Motley Crüe)
This experience allowed Jon to remain quite flexible in his approach to tattooing, adapting easily to the changing styles that have become popular as tattooing has evolved and exploded in popularity in recent years. Because of this, Jon doesn't focus on one particular style; instead, he specializes in numerous diverse styles. Including but not limited to:
Ancient Marks, Primitive Symbols, and Primitive Designs
Polynesian Tribal - Custom Freehand
(Traditional designs but also Modern styles)Celtic, Norse, and Viking Tattoos
Dot Work and Ornamental
Sacred Geometry and Geometric Patterns
Mandalas - unique and one-of-a-kind
Traditional Asian & Japanese
Nature Realism
Floral
Mountain Scenes. Black and Grey or Full Color
Illustrative and 3-D Styles
Colorful, Bold, New-School, and Illustrative
Solid Blackwork Tattoos
Large Scale and Full Body Tattoos
Swirling Filigree and
delicate ScrollworkFull-Color Tattoos
Custom Lettering and Calligraphy
Coverups and/or Re-work existing tattoos
White on Black Coverup Tattoos
No tattoo is too small or too big; you name it, Jon has probably done it or something similar to it. Jon is always excited to try something new to expand his artistic experiences.
Jon is friendly and seriously despises that "holier-than-thou" and the "Better Than You or That Tattoo" or the “Criminal/Thug/Hustler mentality” attitude that is prolific at many shops in town. You won't find that attitude here; Jon is caring and compassionate with regard to each client's individual needs and expectations while being the guide that ensures the best possible tattoo for each client -- and it shows.
Jon is available most days and would love to work with you on your next tattoo. Jon is generally the most in-demand artist at Aloha Tattoos in Salt Lake City. As long as there is an open spot in his schedule and he feels the tattoo the two of you are creating for you is a good fit, he is available for your tattoo.
If it’s not a great fit, Jon is happy to get you with the right artist for your particular tattoo.
For more information, Visit Jon’s Personal Website | www.AncientMarks.org
