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 My name is Ryan, also known as Ford, or Hired Help to some people. I have always had great respect for the art of tattooing. Even in grade school I would tell my teachers, “I’m going to be a Tattoo artist when I grow up.”

   This career choice was always discouraged by School Officials. This only made me want it that much more.

   I started my apprenticeship with Skin & Bones Tattoo in the Fall of 2000. I learned the most important and basic tools of the trade here.

   I worked with and learned from other artists at Vishnu Bunny Tattoo in Sioux Falls where I began to fine tune my skills. I have always had a high demand for custom work which led me to work at Permanent Addictions Tattoo in Sioux Falls doing only custom tattoos. I had more artistic freedom and was able to sharpen my own style.

   I enjoy going to tattoo conventions and talking with other artists and tattoo enthusiasts from around the world. I have realized that there are few limitations to this art form.

   I came back to work with Skin & Bones in the Spring of 2005 after having worked with a number of other artists in a number of other environments. I have put my roots down and plan to stay with Skin & bones Tattoo for a very long time.

   I’m the clean cut, chain smoking, short guy at the shop. Ask for Ford.