Meet Angelo Parente, a talented tattoo artist with over a decade of experience creating stunning custom work at Black Casket Tattoo in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. Angelo has built a reputation for his unique blend of traditional techniques and illustrative artistry, crafting designs that resonate with clients seeking something truly distinctive. With a passion for horror, Halloween, and dark-inspired themes, Angelo brings creativity and precision to every session—and he trusts TATSoul and Jet Black products to help him deliver exceptional results every single time. In this artist spotlight led by Sandy, we dive into Angelo's journey, his creative process, and why he's become a devoted user of our supplies.
SANDY CASTENEDA (SC): How long have you been tattooing?
ANGELO PARENTE (AP): 12 and a half years
SC: Where are you currently tattooing ?
AP: Black casket tattoo Dickson City, PA
SC: How would you describe your tattoo style?
AP: This is something I have tried to figure out, as it has been asked by a lot of my clients, but I don't have an exact word for it. When I first started tattooing I mostly did traditional tattoos so I feel like I still incorporate those techniques but more illustrative.
SC: What keeps you inspired outside of tattooing?
AP: With how much time tattooing takes from the drawing to the tattoo, getting to spend time with my wife and kids and take care of them.
SC: What tattoo machine do you use? Why do you love and recommend it?
AP: I use a dan cabin machine more my outline, as I am still like having the coil machine feel when outlining. For everything else, shading, dots, packing, and some different size lines I use different stroke critical torque machines.
SC: How long have you been using TATSoul products?
AP: I don’t know the exact length but it’s been quite a while. I remember the envy traditional 7 was a go-to needle before the ENSO needles came out.
SC: What are your go-to or favorite TATSoul products right now?
AP: For just about every tattoo I used the wrath recoil tubes. I also use a lot of different cartridges.
SC: What do you like most about using TATSoul equipment in your day-to-day work?
AP: I like how everything feels and works. The tubes are very heavy duty. The cartridges feel very good running in my machine when using them.
SC: What is your favorite Jet Black products? Which ones are your favorites?
AP: I use a lot. For every tattoo the lap pads, bed sheets, machine bag, ink caps. They are great. I love how well made the sheets and lap pads are. They never rip, not matter how long of a session.
SC: What stands out to you about Jet Black compared to other brands you’ve used?
AP: I remember there was a time where it was hard to find all of these products in black, so that on top of how well they are made is perfect.
SC: Why would you recommend our products to other artists?
AP: I feel the build and quality of everything always feels solid. I’m able to get through long sessions with nothing breaking or ripping.
SC: How do these products impact your workflow or overall tattooing experience?
AP: With no issues to the products, it makes the tattoo sessions flow nicely so you just have to worry about your tattoo appointment.
SC: What keeps you inspired as an artist?
AP: I do alot of horror/halloween/dark inspired tattoos. So anything related to do definitely keeps me excited to draw and design new tattoos.
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