2008 Woodie Awards
Passion for Ink
Q&A with Aubrey Trufant
By: Mathew Dominguez, Contributing Writer
Issue date: 10/26/07 Section: Features
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Q: How old were you when you got your first tattoo?
A: I was 17 years old. It was out of a house. It was a little blue dragon that still looks good, surprisingly.
Q: When did you decide to become a tattoo artist?
A: After I got my third tattoo. I was about 20 years old.
Q: Why did you choose this profession?
A: I just kind of picked it up. I had several influences but I just kind of bought my stuff and went with it.
Q: Who are some of these influences?
A: Definitely my brother, Alex Trufant.
Q: What is the most awkward situation tattoo wise that you have encountered?
A: It's never the tattoo that makes the situation awkward; it's the company some clients bring that makes the experience awkward. Getting a tattoo should be a private process. It's always more comfortable for my client and myself. Crazy spectators make for an interesting day.
Q: What about tattoos do you think keeps someone coming back?
A: It's definitely the experience. There are those who don't have a good experience with tattooing period. Then there are those who get a good tattoo and have a good experience. There is a world of difference when you get a great tattoo. The person who has the great tattoo is definitely more psyched to get tattooed again. The one who gets the bad tattoo is usually scared to get tattooed again.
Q: How often do people come in for tattoo corrections?
A: Not too often. No one likes fixing poor tattoos. The best thing for the client to do is cover up the work they are unhappy with.
Q: How do you feel about any possible competition with other artists here in San Angelo?
A: I'm not in competition with anyone but myself. I just want to keep this machine my brother Alex and I have created moving in a positive direction.
Q: How do you believe society's perception of tattoos has changed over the past ten years?
A: It's changed a great deal. It's probably because of tattoo shows. They are very interesting and very informative. Those seeking tattoos should pay attention to the dialogue in these TV shows.
Q: What do you believe is the most important thing someone must do before getting a tattoo?
A: The most important thing is settling down with a tattoo artist whose work you've seen and decide if you are comfortable getting tattooed by this person.
Q: What about the pain factor that seems to scare many?
A: Before entering a tattoo shop, you better be ready to get tattooed. Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.
Q: How does your wife, Andrea, feel about your profession?
A: My wife stands behind me. She's awesome. She loves my tattoos and she has at least five of them.
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