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Dennis Nowakowski, born 1976 in Oberhausen NRW, unmarried without children, is a trained carpenter, media operator and tattoo artist. For many years he kept his head above water with jobs that would turn out to be useful for his career. At a young age he discovered his passion for inking and drawing. Comics sparked his passion for developing his own stories and to transform them into pictures and speech bubbles. Working as a carpenter gave him insights into technical drawings and perspectives which he was able to implement in his comics.

Later he worked as a show advertising designer, where light and presentation were important. Here, he adopted the knowledge he had learned for his private passion as well. Then came the retraining as a web designer, which was a huge leap forward. Modern media inspired him to new ideas and the implementation of his comic projects. Image processing programs, graphics tablet and the internet made it much easier for him to publish his own works.

Enthusiastic about his drawing achievements, a good friend took him by the hand in 1999 and initiated him into the basic knowledge of tattooing. From scratch, Dennis learned how to solder needles, apply colors and shades, use the machines correctly, change motifs and much more. The required starting capital and the amount of time needed was not to be underestimated. Previously trained on pork rind or synthetic skin, he eventually got his first customers, which required patience and perseverance. Free of charge and in his spare time his work developed into acceptable results, which attracted more and more people. Stressed by his regular work and the rush of new clients, Dennis took a creative break for half a year.

After the exclusion criterion of various people who simply wanted to be tattooed free of charge, he continued with loyal customers who at least paid him for the materials and appreciated his work. So he learned how to deal with customers and their demands on tattoos. His work developed further. At the end of 2014 came the point where he wanted to change his career. So he asked his friend Harald, who had tattooed for over 30 years, if he was interested in opening a tattoo studio with him. Enthusiastic about the idea, they got down to work. At the beginning of 2015 they opened their studio called Tattoo in Oberhausen. After some obstacles which just come with the self-employment, the first year passed by. More and more people became aware of Dennis' work. Sometimes even some of Harald’s customers switched to him, which Harald was quite happy with, because his schedule was bur tattoo at the seams.

A solid partnership developed, which still exists today. The former beginner and the veteran exchange their knowledge in a professional way and stand by each other faithfully in the service of the art of tattooing.