Success from tattooing was great, but the fast paced lifestyles of Las Vegas weren’t working in my favor, so I moved west to Oregon.  Life here has been super great and my artwork has developed to its personal best over the last three years.  Drawing and creative imagery are entangled through every fiber of my mind.  I love it!!

Over the last years I have been trying to push my art to new levels, and began painting.   I am currently accepting commissions for portrait work and examples can be viewed at myspace.com/joshuasouthart.  When I not producing art I am teaching tattooing, together with Chris at Area 51 we now offer 26 years worth of experience in tattooing.  I dedicate three days a week hands on with students in the classroom, where every process in tattooing is taught in a fun and creative environment.  I encourage anyone who wants to be a tattoo artist to not give up your dreams.  I personally know from experience that you do not have to know how to draw to be an artist; you just have to believe that you can become one and then begin practicing.