Oscar Hove
“Omule : Hi Oscar, how would you describe your style?”
“Oscar : I always prefer to listen how others describe it, for me is kind of difficult to do it. But, If i have to say something, i will say that my style is the mix of japanese influences and mediterranean culture.”
“Omule : Where do you get your inspiration from?”
“Oscar : Most of my inspiration comes from Japan but i can’t forget my roots, that made me have my own vision of life.”
“Omule : What is your ideal creative environment like?”
“Oscar : I love to work at night with Radio podcast, coffee,... and don’t think about time. But also, I like to work in team projects, where I can share thoughts and learn from others.”
“Omule : Do you have any favorite artists from your industry?”
“Oscar : I have many,... Guy le tatooer, Ichibei, Xnaza, Joao Bosco, Kelly Violence, Water Street Phantom, Gakkin, El Uf.”
“Omule : Favourite place to go on a holiday.”
“Oscar : I like to see different places every time, I can’t choose one. ”
“Omule : Five things you can’t live without.”
“Oscar : Music, Music, Music, Art, Paella.”
“Omule : Do you have any kind of creative patterns and routines ?”
“Oscar : I’m consuming and collecting images all the time. After a good reserch, I like to try to forget what I saw, and just try to do my thing. Never stopping with the first sketch... ”
“Omule : What kind of books and movies do you like?”
“Oscar : I love sci-fi. Anything that shows me other visions of the world.”
“Omule : What superpower would you like to have and why?”
“Oscar : I want two actualy. The one that Batman has, I want to be super rich, just not to think about bills anymore, and be focused only on my art no matter what.
Also to fly, like Super Man. I always dream about having this kind of freedom.”
“Omule : What would be a great achievement for you?”
“Oscar : I’m living with the best achievement I can ask. And that is the support I get from all the people who like my work and help me continue this journey.”
“Omule : What do you like the most about your work ?”
“Oscar : I like everything about my work besides the moments when I’m blocked and I don’t find new ideas or motivations. One of the best things of being a tattooer is that you have a straight connection with your customers.”
“Omule : Who is on the guest list for your ideal dinner party?”
“Oscar : You. We can learn from each other, because everybody has something interesting to share.”
“Omule : What is your favourite kind of project?”
“Oscar : Now I’m super motivated by big projects. I would love to do some body suits. But is kind of hard to find people in Barcelona to do it. ”
“Omule : Your favorite concerts so far and your favorite bands you didn’t manage to see live but you would love to.”
“Oscar : I’m a huge fan of Michael Jackson, and James Brown....”
“Omule : Do you have favourite documentaries series or podcasts?”
“Oscar : I’ve been consuming documentaries for years. I love to listen creative minds, no matter in witch area. Last thing I saw was the Abstract series on Netflix, I got really inspired by that.”
“Omule : Favorite places to visit and why?”
“Oscar : I’m a city rat, I love to visit cities and watch people routines. It Is weird to sit and watch how different we act from each other to the same inputs.”
“Omule : If you had the power, what would you forbid?”
“Oscar : I already have a power, I forget everything,My memory is very bad.”
“Omule : Can you remember some of your earliest influences?”
“Oscar : Greentech dancing!”
“Omule : Which of your projects has been most important to developing your personal style?”
“Oscar : My books. It Is a very important exercise to draw far from the customer’s ideas, and just play.”
“Omule : Would you say that keeping things simple is your strongest skill?”
“Oscar : Yes.I’ve been trying to draw with a lot of details for years, and I just felt frustrated. It was hard to see that I was happier when I kept it simple. We always forget that the best way to find ourselves is to stop and listen what we hide inside.”
“Omule : What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?”
“Oscar : Like a said earlier, listen to yourself. Don’t think about other people judgements. ”
“Omule : What would you say to young/aspiring artists, to help them improve and find their way?”
“Oscar : Just keep pushing. I don’t believe in talented people, I believe in hard working and enjoying that!”
“Omule : Is there still a stigma attached to tattoos and tattooing?”
“Oscar : I think it’s starting to be a part of the past. ”
“Omule : And what about techniques? Have techniques changed since you started tattooing?”
“Oscar : Everyone has his own way to do it, so with new styles everyone has to find a way to get the best results. So, yes,...it is changing every day.”
“Omule : What machines, inks and needles are you currently using?”
“Oscar : I have coils from Coko Fernandez, and I use Dan Kubin as well. About needlss, I’m using the cheapest on the market.”
“Omule : Do you like attending Tattoo conventions?”
“Oscar : I love it. I think that Is the best way to share information with other tattoo artists and customers at the same time.”
