Nick pursued his love for art and drawing, eventually choosing tattooing as a medium for expressing his talent. Having no apprenticeship, Nick learned to tattoo with the help of good friends who were willing canvases. Born and raised in Hawaii, where there are 6.5 tattoo shops per 100,000 people, Nick developed his ability to tattoo in multiple styles, including Asian, Polynesian, and Realism.

Nick has been tattooing for 8 years and currently works at his own shop, Heart and Soul Ink, on the island of Oahu. Visit www.nicknakashima.tumblr.com to view Nick’s most recent work.