All About Me

Brandon's story

I was born in Denver Colorado. After living everywhere from Metro to Parker, I moved with my family to the Vail Valley. I stayed in valley until 2001 when the 24 hour, warm desert life of Las Vegas beckoned. I returned to Colorado a few years later to start my tattoo career as an apprentice under my brother, Justin Martin.

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Doing What I Do

Justin has been the greatest supporter and mentor with my brother as an artist, as well a allowing me to do what so few artists get to do... not starve while creating. My apprenticeship started in his first studio, Mountain Ink in Glenwood Springs Colorado. It was a great experience and I was surrounded by some really awesome and talented people. Paul, Megan, Jason, Amanda, Wink rounded out the crew. It was an amazing time

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Glenwood Springs

Justin sold Mountain Ink and we opened up a two station studio further up valley. The Eagle Vail Ink Lounge (E.V.I.L.) was awesome. Haven't see another studio with a mountain river right behind it. Sitting on the back porch watching bald eagles flying, deer grazing, and raccoons stealing food from the restaurant below. I loved it... but finally the white stuff that tends to fall from the sky during winter, drove me to my desert home. I decided on the name "EVILution" as a nod to my amazing Vail Valley family and as me taking the next step in my life

I moved to Las Vegas  intent on making Evilution Tattoos a reality.  I started off renting a small room in a giant salon and spa.  It was a great little spot that afforded me the ability to start my networking and start a client base in Sin City.  After a year  A decision had to be made… Move back to Colorado or move the tattoo shop.  A larger shop was becoming available just down the road from my current location. So I gave it a shot. With the help of my loving family and friends, Evilution Tattoos had grown into a big five station studio. It soon became apparent just how big of a nomadic tattoo artist population of Las Vegas.

After a few years of doing the "big studio" thing, I decided to return to a more cozy and personal setting. I prefer more of a one on one environment with my clients. Long before I was giving tattoos, I remember the experiences of getting them. I could tell you what I was wearing, what the weather was, who was with me, as well as just the general feel of the entire experience. I wanted to bring that to my own studio. Justin had taught me about the art of distraction while giving someone a tattoo. Movies to watch, music to listen to, and enough visually interesting stuff around to give it a more personal and calming feel. I found that having a client friends, family, supporters around put them in more at ease and  consequently put me more at ease. I love where I am now and I am so grateful for the family, friends, and clients that I've met along this journey. I love you all and I thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul.

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