Inside Tattoo Artist Dr. Woo’s Secret NYC Tattoo Shop | Behind the Craft | GQ

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  • čas přidán 16. 09. 2019
  • One of the world’s hottest tattoo artists-with fans ranging from Virgil Abloh to Amanda Shires-set up a two-week residency in the Freehand Hotel. GQ met up with the artist known for his exceptional detail and intricate designs to hear more about his craft and the evolution of the tattoo hideaway.
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Komentáře • 277

  • @ryn5907
    @ryn5907 Před 4 lety +466

    Not so secret anymore

  • @lilpump8012
    @lilpump8012 Před 4 lety +228

    absolutely nobody:
    that one guy: 𝓶𝔂 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝓿𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓵 𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓸𝓱

    • @sscordo25
      @sscordo25 Před 4 lety +1

      Nah he said it in “Helvetica”

  • @ronekillsjr5725
    @ronekillsjr5725 Před 4 lety +186

    “he has a way of making your idea better than what it was” as so does every true artist 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

    • @autumnnelson1809
      @autumnnelson1809 Před 4 lety +3

      ronekillsjr they’re not artist they don’t know . I just brush it off man .

  • @LMNY1
    @LMNY1 Před 4 lety +533

    I appreciate great tattoo artists, but this makes me roll. my. eyes.

    • @kayilla6413
      @kayilla6413 Před 4 lety +20

      Cringy

    • @ajpeters1802
      @ajpeters1802 Před 4 lety +37

      These people swear this is the best they have ever seen cmonnnnn

    • @chrism3144
      @chrism3144 Před 4 lety +24

      Aj Peters yea single needle stuff never lasts. All those “microscopic details” aren’t gonna last

    • @bradtheman19
      @bradtheman19 Před 3 lety +4

      @guemichannel just say $2,000 dollars brody

    • @New2024Products
      @New2024Products Před 2 lety +1

      nah this is skill

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial Před 4 lety +136

    This video is so hipster, 30 seconds in a flannel shirt appeared on my body.
    2 mins in a homeless man's hat covered my head.

  • @Joel-io5pk
    @Joel-io5pk Před 4 lety +500

    My very dear friend, Virgil Abloh, Virg, the Virgster, Virgelino, Virgilio. Did I mention I’m friends with Virgil Abloh?

  • @Duvetd1va
    @Duvetd1va Před 4 lety +392

    name dropper and and enormous bicep woman made this video hard to continue

  • @hiattpurcell1794
    @hiattpurcell1794 Před 4 lety +170

    the art: cool
    the people: tools

  • @JohnDoe-nk8so
    @JohnDoe-nk8so Před 4 lety +133

    Yes he’s very good....but there are a lot of tattoo artists that can do exactly what he does....for a much more reasonable price and a much easier booking process. He created this persona/fame through Instagram, but he doesn’t offer a finished product that’s any better than 100s of other single needle artists around North America.

    • @robertnieto3742
      @robertnieto3742 Před 3 lety +4

      Then please list some lol

    • @ceezj
      @ceezj Před 3 lety +6

      @@robertnieto3742 you would already know pal. a true collector would know.

    • @milliesaysokboomer
      @milliesaysokboomer Před 2 lety +2

      @@robertnieto3742 so many

  • @relaxationmeditation6231
    @relaxationmeditation6231 Před 4 lety +89

    Dr. Woo & Dr. Dre rich doctors without the degrees

    • @tiiti2003
      @tiiti2003 Před 4 lety

      Cocky Streetz like Dr Phil

  • @Ronin2091
    @Ronin2091 Před 4 lety +78

    This video could have been done a whole lot better if done with less admiration for the artist. Just way too much makes it seem forced. Just an opinion

  • @nathan.dunahoo
    @nathan.dunahoo Před 4 lety +34

    Ok, this guy is really cool. He's self-aware, and I love his vibe. Not a weird overly mysterious dude like the title implies, but someone who just does his thing, and well.

  • @BuzzLiteBeer
    @BuzzLiteBeer Před 4 lety +130

    I always admire fresh tats with delicate lines and details, but I'm always wary of how they hold up long term. My prediction is that fine line and watercolor type tattoos get muddy and faded very quickly.

  • @oseano9537
    @oseano9537 Před 4 lety +66

    This guy tattooed Emilia Clarke the dragons she has on her wrist

  • @vibe295
    @vibe295 Před 4 lety +17

    Imagine being a very good friend with Virgil abloh

  • @matthewadams9089
    @matthewadams9089 Před 4 lety +1

    Outstanding piece of video journalism. I’m a fan of Woo, thanks for the window into the hideaway!

  • @6thgenmew514
    @6thgenmew514 Před 4 lety +14

    Bang Bang NYC has entered the chat

  • @LarryBerryification
    @LarryBerryification Před 4 lety +7

    ppl that get tattoos like this just see the same thing on instagram and is like i want this exact thing, don't change it bc i have no imagination, i just want to post it after and show everyone how cool i am

    • @emmag3543
      @emmag3543 Před 3 lety

      or because they like how they look 😂😂

  • @pixpixpixpixpix
    @pixpixpixpixpix Před 4 lety +25

    "What does the Saturn mean to you?" "Ummm nothing " bwahahahahaha. Stop adding meaning to everything to make it hip.

  • @matthewkasdorf
    @matthewkasdorf Před 4 lety +18

    They look faded already and they just got them! I guess that's cool now

  • @LMNY1
    @LMNY1 Před 4 lety +113

    Video starts with a Virgil Abloh name drop. That's a dislike, that's all that is.

    • @erapvp
      @erapvp Před 4 lety +2

      for real

    • @imani828
      @imani828 Před 4 lety +3

      Why? how? you sound insecure?

    • @Andrey-pw5fm
      @Andrey-pw5fm Před 4 lety +2

      @@imani828 how is that being insecure? insecure to what?

  • @alexanderperez2732
    @alexanderperez2732 Před 4 lety +2

    I find it relaxing just seeing him tattoo other people lol

  • @sufianali6559
    @sufianali6559 Před 4 lety +2

    I think thats just sick 🤯🤯

  • @jean6061
    @jean6061 Před 2 lety +1

    I like his studio - very peaceful.

  • @Sandybowls_9001
    @Sandybowls_9001 Před 4 lety +71

    I want to see that woman's tattoo in 5 years. It'll prob be more faded than Michael Jackson!

  • @Jomookz
    @Jomookz Před 4 lety +2

    Single needles with a sidewinder. The man has balls of steel.

  • @Rambo291297
    @Rambo291297 Před 4 lety +54

    ‘Designing the tattoo’ *gets the exact same bs tattoo as tattoo artist*

    • @haryguby5326
      @haryguby5326 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you. I'm like srsly

    • @igorwest
      @igorwest Před 4 lety +1

      Sean Yea bro I was like wtf 😂

  • @anguyen5128
    @anguyen5128 Před 4 lety +8

    He markets himself more to the hipster crowd. But as for being a super talented tattoer i think he is overated. His clients talk about how crazy skilled he is with designs and the video shows him tracing something he printed out lol.

  • @dandan0o0
    @dandan0o0 Před 4 lety +60

    Honestly, this is no different than any other decent tattoo shop.

  • @pongrratz
    @pongrratz Před 3 lety +1

    not lasting tattoos wonderfully packaged

  • @Kaalokalawaia
    @Kaalokalawaia Před 4 lety +50

    Why would you want to copy someone else's tattoo? I agree with the other commentors these people are tools.

  • @painville
    @painville Před 4 lety +5

    The magician : his tattoos will fade after your first summer lol I could eat him alive ... @painville

  • @zachflavell117
    @zachflavell117 Před 4 lety +21

    that was it?

  • @ChocoJoCandii
    @ChocoJoCandii Před 4 lety +4

    Dr Woo introduced me to single needle. Used to be my fave!! But now my fave is ‘cold gray tattoo’

  • @tattoosbyjuan1583
    @tattoosbyjuan1583 Před 4 lety +2

    You can thank dan kubin for them lines👍

  • @Jennylittleprincess
    @Jennylittleprincess Před 4 lety +5

    that girl was so weirdly devoted to dr woo

  • @Dboy8885
    @Dboy8885 Před 4 lety +7

    I've seen prison tats made with single needle self made machine that came out better than..

  • @hoodparticles
    @hoodparticles Před 4 lety +1

    Inspiring as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuululul

  • @werehoshea540
    @werehoshea540 Před 4 lety +15

    No hate. Buh the hype is real.

  • @brendanwho
    @brendanwho Před 4 lety +2

    wonder how Dr.Woo feels about the lady asking him to copy his exact Saturn tattoo lmao...

  • @drewcampbell6894
    @drewcampbell6894 Před 4 lety +2

    Fine lines and black+grey shading are cool and all and very of the moment...but let's see what they look like in 25 years.

    • @makeupcheerxo
      @makeupcheerxo Před 4 lety

      people are going to end up just lasering them off anyways

  • @13MrKieran
    @13MrKieran Před 4 lety +21

    Fine line tattoos do not last... Fact! also if im in New York i'll go to Smith Street tattoo and get a real traditional tattoo bold will hold... also fact

  • @iluvlax100
    @iluvlax100 Před 4 lety +9

    "wont blow out the lines in the stem" my guy thats a single needle tattoo. Its going to look like Shrek in 8 years regardless

  • @nikitamiller7119
    @nikitamiller7119 Před 4 lety

    ALL LOVE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ REAL TALENT❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jamesull5905
    @jamesull5905 Před 4 lety +10

    Bro this guy is the circle god

  • @JohnDoe-nk8so
    @JohnDoe-nk8so Před 4 lety +9

    Literally any artist with a couple years experience could have done that lily piece. Nothing unique there.

  • @francayub
    @francayub Před 4 lety

    What's the name of his watch? I love it.
    I also love his anchor tattoo

  • @foserk7063
    @foserk7063 Před 4 lety +4

    Epic

  • @chrisbrandstedter4598
    @chrisbrandstedter4598 Před 4 lety +1

    does he sell those hats? theyre dope I would def snag one

  • @BajaChick
    @BajaChick Před 4 lety +7

    I am 30 and just got into tattooing ... i have always loved drawing but never new what to do with my talent . I spent my early years starting and raising a family and devoted all my time to them. Now i am making time for tattooing . I am not the same style as Dr. Woo but that’s the beauty in tattooing there is so many styles , for everyone . I am working on tattooing myself . And enjoy it so much!!!! 😉

  • @DanielGarciaNYC
    @DanielGarciaNYC Před 4 lety

    Now everyone and their mother would be there... Good job GQ

  • @UniqueDesignStudio1
    @UniqueDesignStudio1 Před 4 lety

    Yup been following him on Instagram for yearsssss

  • @relaxationmeditation6231
    @relaxationmeditation6231 Před 4 lety +2

    I know it has to feel good being the best at what you do millions of people do your craft but your one of the best in the world

    • @dubklanky9035
      @dubklanky9035 Před 4 lety +4

      He’s really good but definitely not the best

  • @rigatoni2000
    @rigatoni2000 Před 4 lety +2

    “My enormously huge muscular bicep” lol wtf

  • @TishDomenyca
    @TishDomenyca Před 4 lety +9

    This is exactly why I became a tattoo artist! People like him are so inspiring and artwork is just beautiful

  • @showtime1235
    @showtime1235 Před 4 lety +7

    If this video was just Dr. Woo then it would be cool but everybody else makes this video nearly unwatchable

  • @pinktacoofdoom440
    @pinktacoofdoom440 Před 4 lety +11

    Gee.. I guess if I suddenly find myself wanting a really well done circle I'll go find this guy... on second thought if I'm in New York for a tat I'm going to Paul Booth.

    • @13MrKieran
      @13MrKieran Před 4 lety +1

      All about Elm street tattoo best in new york

  • @MANU-ho3uq
    @MANU-ho3uq Před 4 lety +2

    This only proves that most people don’t understand what good tattooing is .......

  • @Jiminy_96
    @Jiminy_96 Před 4 lety +75

    how do his tattoos look like after 3 years??

    • @julian-infrared
      @julian-infrared Před 4 lety +14

      Single needle tats rarely last.

    • @Jiminy_96
      @Jiminy_96 Před 4 lety

      Miranda Summers yeah dont get me wrong i think they look very cool lots of times, but if they dont last...

    • @kayilla6413
      @kayilla6413 Před 4 lety +10

      They only look good for instagram

    • @holmane.4681
      @holmane.4681 Před 4 lety

      bad

    • @sinaiulliel1700
      @sinaiulliel1700 Před 4 lety

      Japie Kessels like garbage :/ i have a couple single needle tattoos of very simple simple things i got when i was 21 because i didn’t know better, i love them still but they blew out and the lines are not sharp at all like when they were a couple of months old. i’m 27 now, my single needle tattoos look like the ink expanded into the other lines as they’re known to do because our skin wants to heal them its own way and if the lines aren’t thick they won’t last.

  • @showtime1235
    @showtime1235 Před 4 lety +2

    You already know red beanie shops at whole foods

  • @fretlessbass
    @fretlessbass Před 4 lety +2

    cool tatts, we'll see how they stand the test of time

  • @pixpixpixpixpix
    @pixpixpixpixpix Před 4 lety +4

    I was like hmmm at "celestial geometric lines" but "angular spherical compositions"?!!!!??! c'mon!! WTF. Angular sphere??? And one says designing the tattoo with him when she literally copied his. And the other one says he can draw a freaking circle better than everyone. "His technique is very discreet". Like why do these people just throw empty words around!!!

  • @courteneycampbell2547
    @courteneycampbell2547 Před 4 lety

    They’re so light .... 😭😭

  • @83paperboy
    @83paperboy Před 4 lety +14

    This hurts my ears... comparable to a 6-minute relentless cringe... thanks GQ..

  • @judeobi242
    @judeobi242 Před 4 lety

    He’s a Genius 🙌🏼 wish he was South Korea .

  • @JoshuaVMontague
    @JoshuaVMontague Před 4 lety

    so cool

  • @michaelshannon5182
    @michaelshannon5182 Před 4 lety +1

    what people dont understand is the micro tattoos and small tattoos with lots of detail look like a blurr 7-12 years later

  • @AtilioEscobar
    @AtilioEscobar Před 4 lety +1

    I didn't want this video to end.

  • @itskayla113
    @itskayla113 Před 4 lety +4

    I liked Dr. Woos collab with converse but they're $155 😒

  • @ticktockyo2
    @ticktockyo2 Před 4 lety +1

    ‘Rolls eyes’

  • @Julesclues2
    @Julesclues2 Před 4 lety +19

    You guys should’ve left out Virgil’s friend. He ruined the video lmao

  • @akpolack
    @akpolack Před 4 lety +1

    The smug is heavy in this one

  • @kdm5706
    @kdm5706 Před 2 lety

    I am a firm believer of “BOLD WILL HOLD, TRADITIONAL STYLE WILL NEVER FOLD!” and Dr.Woo tattoo style definitely not that.

    • @Irisicaaa
      @Irisicaaa Před 2 lety +2

      Traditional is the best! Whether American or Japanese.

  • @cutlergross6749
    @cutlergross6749 Před 4 lety

    What’s is the camo jumper he’s wearing anyone know?

  • @thecomeupguy5148
    @thecomeupguy5148 Před 4 lety +26

    Does he kno how to tatto on black skin to make the tattoo really pop

    • @ClassAsuckeroonie
      @ClassAsuckeroonie Před 4 lety +2

      Thecomeup Guy qtna

    • @SHIESTY-ek8lu
      @SHIESTY-ek8lu Před 4 lety +1

      If he uses color

    • @buzzkill454ify
      @buzzkill454ify Před 4 lety +4

      Let’s be honest it’s rare for a black ink tattoo to pop on black skin

    • @reegankay9799
      @reegankay9799 Před 4 lety +4

      Biiig Spennnder it can be done. Especially if you’re as amazing as this guy apparently is.

    • @amahnioneal6015
      @amahnioneal6015 Před 4 lety +2

      Biiig Spennnder it’s really not

  • @somerandom39
    @somerandom39 Před 4 lety +1

    Some of these people are “hypebeasts”

  • @howardreyes6396
    @howardreyes6396 Před 4 lety

    get it woo

  • @MOESEWICHt1
    @MOESEWICHt1 Před 4 lety +5

    Seriously he looks humble and says alot of things that are true, but first, this type of tattoing is not going to look good or even last in a couple of years, but hey, dumb people demanding this, so he gives them what they want. And this is what a tattooer should be: a service provider, with an ethical responsibility for what he should tattoo. But all the people elevating tattooers to the sky should really back off.
    "Never start believing in what your customer tells you" or you`ll start getting hight and the fall will come pretty quick.

  • @josephhumphreys9382
    @josephhumphreys9382 Před 4 lety

    Bold will hold

  • @ozienomni2076
    @ozienomni2076 Před 4 lety +9

    His tatoos seems a bit light...will it last?

  • @summerwine7640
    @summerwine7640 Před 4 lety +2

    the people in this video that are championing him as the best tattoo artist in the world and such really must not know any other tattoo artists or have many tattoos themselves lol. especially if you need to ask someone where to get tattooed in LA.

  • @mimimi9326
    @mimimi9326 Před 3 lety

    people be hating the dude and dont even have a tattoo by him lol. Yall keep that hating mindset, he keeps winning

  • @mcdeprime6485
    @mcdeprime6485 Před 4 lety

    Is is me or the music used is very similar to the minecraft one

  • @heavyhitta52
    @heavyhitta52 Před 4 lety

    Single needle will look great for 3 years. Lol.

  • @felipeorozco719
    @felipeorozco719 Před 4 lety

    If your in LA you go to Mr.Cartoons.

  • @antoniomarquez1782
    @antoniomarquez1782 Před 4 lety

    ID on his jacket?

  • @johnddonnet5151
    @johnddonnet5151 Před rokem

    How those tattoos look after few years?

  • @linglingbopper635
    @linglingbopper635 Před 4 lety

    Doubt it

  • @garybarrel6822
    @garybarrel6822 Před 4 lety

    Yeah 10 years gone

  • @andrewzavala9633
    @andrewzavala9633 Před 4 lety +7

    I just ate the best sandwich I’ve had

  • @K.ART_vlog
    @K.ART_vlog Před rokem

    nice

  • @canberkguneri204
    @canberkguneri204 Před 3 lety

    What is this machine name

  • @la-splitz-x1395
    @la-splitz-x1395 Před 4 lety

    💯💯💯

  • @lu8201
    @lu8201 Před 3 lety

    It may look cool now but fine line doesn't last.

  • @tattoosbyjuan1583
    @tattoosbyjuan1583 Před 4 lety

    Whats his rates?

  • @ivanb101
    @ivanb101 Před 4 lety

    Getting my 11th by woo this march 🤙

  • @ballballballballballballball

    if he says LA one more time.....

  • @brandonmackey-darden3069
    @brandonmackey-darden3069 Před 4 lety +1

    Why is it a secret tattoo shop?

  • @zfouleur2904
    @zfouleur2904 Před 3 lety +1

    Dr. Woo is a hipster trend. Like I mean I've seen artists just as good if not better than him. I get it he has a cool name and a different style tattoo studio.

  • @realta140
    @realta140 Před 3 lety

    Why everybody hating on this video?😂