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Hous Studios is a private art, design, and tattoo studio, located in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Taking only one client per day, the studio is built around two central ideas: the client experience and the artist’s creative focus. Born with the ambition to elevate all aspects of the traditional tattoo practice, founder Noah Minuskin has done away with the walk-in, multi-chair atmosphere and replaced it with a completely custom and intimate experience that places the collector and the work at its center.

Sunrise meditations in the heart of Ancient Greece… thinking back before organized religion took over, here was a place dedicated purely to thinking, questioning, learning about our existence, and visualizing our true potential. Ideas started here that would grow and become how we view and make sense of the world we know today. The true birthplace of the modern world.

Everything we see in our daily lives, good and bad, government, the arts, science, morals and ethics, began in the form of an idea, or maybe a question, before it was reality. The power of our species is undeniable. They left a legacy, reminding us to continue to think forward and when doing so, think BOLD. Undeniable the influence this had on the way I approach my work.

Windows open in the studio, with the sound of trollies sweeping through the city and the cool breeze coming in from the coast. I knew Portugal was going to be special to us. Settling in to what would be our 20th trip to Europe, work was officially underway in the hills of Lisbon.

We have a good laugh when we realize my client’s arm is starting to resemble a passport; we did this section in Paris, this piece in Switzerland, this one in the US, and now the newest addition will take place in Portugal. One of the most special aspects of building a tattoo collection is the journey that is naturally unique to each individual. The experiences, the memories, watching this piece of artwork unfold before your eyes. For the ones that have been joining us on our international campaigns, the experiences and the stories that they bring home are those that will last a lifetime.

One thing I’ll never forget about this run came as the night was starting to wrap up from a long session. The clock struck midnight and my clients who were in from Sevilla had remembered that the next day was my mom’s birthday, and started to sing her happy birthday in Spanish. It’s moments like these that clients become family. Nothing but smiles and warmth across the room to wrap up another amazing session.

When I think of Belgium, I think of character. Character in the buildings, in the mom n pop shops, in the food, in everything. No two buildings seem to look the same. Each has its own personality. Cities like Ghent and Bruges are a representation of how much soul the people of Belgium put into all the they do.

No matter the country, before we start work we roam the streets and get a feel for the energy. Day one, we run into my client that was scheduled for the following day, who had just arrived from Northern England. We planned dinner for tomorrow’s session over some damn good Belgian waffles and a few beers to wash them down. To many of my clients excitement, I often bring my family along who never miss an opportunity to prepare a feast for me and my clients. Belgian sausages is what he wanted to eat the next night, and that’s what he got.

Fall asleep in LA, wake up in Ancient ROME… I can’t help but describe Rome as the mecca of art. Countless influential masterpieces can be found here in all fields from sculpture to architecture, painting and everything in-between. I believe that the greats had no idea what their work and passions would lead to. The levels that they reached, in many cases, had never been reached before. One thing I am sure they had in common is a thirst that couldn’t be quenched, a love for their work that overrides any selfish need or want. When you find your life’s work, nothing else matters. Find your niche and own it. Learn from the greats and push it further.

Such a blessing to be able to admire the art of Italy with the clients I shared these trips with.

On one occasion, we made friends with the Vatican Guards, who gave us an opportunity of a lifetime: experience St. Peter’s Basilica after closing. The last time I had visited that church I had shared Michelangelo’s magnum opus with over 5,000 tourists. This time, we had it all to ourselves. Days in the museums and nights at the dinner tables covered with pasta and wine, Rome and the other amazing cities in Italy are always memorable and special beyond words

I’ve been visiting London, our second home across the pond, since early 2013. Two things I know are waiting for us before we touch down: Nando’s chicken and great friends. With pops in the kitchen downstairs cooking our family dinner for the night, tunes blasting, the workflow is set, and the creating starts to unfold.

In 2017, I had the opportunity to showcase some large scale bodies of work I’ve been building at the one and only London Tattoo Convention. Long term collectors Myles, Joaquin, and Anthony flew in from the States to share their work on the big stage. So much talent under one roof – showcasing, inspiring, collectively banding together to show the progress and potential of what the future holds for tattooing. It’s one thing to see the work on social media or the web, but to see it in person is a rare opportunity to view a tattoo in its truest form. Honored to share this experience with the boys and see the response they got. Afterwards we all jumped on a train to Paris to unwind together after what was an amazing weekend.

East meets West. Hard to match the energy of New York. Whether we set up shop in a penthouse overlooking the city from above, or an artist loft nestled in Williamsburg, a pastrami sandwich from Katz deli is being delivered to either one. The love we receive here is a big part of the reason we keep coming back.

Hous Studios is a private art, design, and tattoo studio, located in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Taking only one client per day, the studio is built around two central ideas: the client experience and the artist’s creative focus. Born with the ambition to elevate all aspects of the traditional tattoo practice, founder Noah Minuskin has done away with the walk-in, multi-chair atmosphere and replaced it with a completely custom and intimate experience that places the collector and the work at its center.

It’s not uncommon, when I feel comfort creeping in, to let myself wander into the unknown. The will to live and explore this life with true curiosity and passion is something I protect as if it were my own child. In the same light, the approach to creating art is something that should be constantly evolving and taking on new life. For a while I had this idea of traveling across the country, working on clients and exploring every pocket of nature and culture possible along the way. This adventure became an opportunity to break free and explore a different rhythm and flow to the creative process, as well as offer a truly unique experience to those that I would share it with. Not really knowing what to expect, or where exactly we were headed, we decided to take the leap. 10 clients joined me along the way on this sort of pilgrimage across the country… We drove well over 11,000 miles, passing through 28 states, living in a Dodge Sprinter Van with my girlfriend for the 2 months we were on the road. I found so much space to think deeper about life and craft, build, and push my ideas. I needed to allow the raw experience and this journey to breathe new life into the work… and it did. A rebirth of sorts. I left this experience inspired like I haven’t been in some time. Opportunities or success are nothing unless you are willing to constantly strive and earn each and every day. Finding deeper meaning and clarity of purpose, ignites discipline and perseverance, focus and will. The best stories write themselves, and for the 60 days I fell off the grid, for the first time felt what true freedom feels like, and god damn it was beautiful.