Killian Moon

Killian Moon started tattooing 15 years ago in Honduras. Building a career in Costa Rica and refining it in Atlanta, he understands what it means to work in a wide range of skin tones. Whether its black and grey or color, he focuses on bold & bright tattooing that draws the eye from across the room.

Understanding Melanin: Tattooing & photography for darker skin tones

With 7 years of research and refinement of this presentation, we will cover one of the most important and under talked about topics in tattooing, MELANIN. A visually intensive exploration of the design and thought process for ALL skin tones & their challenges in contrast, color and visibility. We will talk about how to take professionally photograph your tattoos with more melanin, thus helping you reach a broader audience and expanding your clientele.

Learn how to hate the job less and enjoy the art more. A one time setup of my system will change how you approach your work life, freeing up precious time to draw maybe a cool skull, a hot pinup or like a friendly frog. The sky is the limit!