Inside Tattoo Artist Dr. Woo’s Secret NYC Tattoo Shop | Behind the Craft | GQ
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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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Not so secret anymore
@TheBklah
4 жыл бұрын
Lol true
@SpoilerAlert__
4 жыл бұрын
Must be Dumb. I'll be Dumber
@jessiesoto
2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
I appreciate great tattoo artists, but this makes me roll. my. eyes.
@kayilla6413
4 жыл бұрын
Cringy
@ajpeters1802
4 жыл бұрын
These people swear this is the best they have ever seen cmonnnnn
@chrism3144
4 жыл бұрын
Aj Peters yea single needle stuff never lasts. All those “microscopic details” aren’t gonna last
@bradtheman19
3 жыл бұрын
@guemichannel just say $2,000 dollars brody
@New2024Products
2 жыл бұрын
nah this is skill
name dropper and and enormous bicep woman made this video hard to continue
@ClassAsuckeroonie
4 жыл бұрын
Ashley Neo they’re so annoying.
@laurenrobson46
4 жыл бұрын
I thought the girl was funny hahaha
absolutely nobody: that one guy: 𝓶𝔂 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝓿𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓵 𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓸𝓱
@sscordo25
4 жыл бұрын
Nah he said it in “Helvetica”
“he has a way of making your idea better than what it was” as so does every true artist 🤦🏽♂️😂
@autumnnelson1809
4 жыл бұрын
ronekillsjr they’re not artist they don’t know . I just brush it off man .
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.
@falloutgirl902
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣😂
My very dear friend, Virgil Abloh, Virg, the Virgster, Virgelino, Virgilio. Did I mention I’m friends with Virgil Abloh?
@MissBbBbutterfly
4 жыл бұрын
when he called him virg i died a little inside
@ceecee5396
4 жыл бұрын
Iconic comment
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
3 жыл бұрын
Then please list some lol
@ceezj
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertnieto3742 you would already know pal. a true collector would know.
@milliesaysokboomer
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertnieto3742 so many
the art: cool the people: tools
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.
@Nothingnahman
4 жыл бұрын
you are very right sir.
@alexjuodvirsis
4 жыл бұрын
American Traditional almost looks better with age
@Ekaekto
4 жыл бұрын
Yup. Bold will hold!
@butchapolinar2305
6 ай бұрын
minimalist tattoos are tomorrows coverups
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
Dr. Woo & Dr. Dre rich doctors without the degrees
@tiiti2003
4 жыл бұрын
Cocky Streetz like Dr Phil
This guy tattooed Emilia Clarke the dragons she has on her wrist
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.
Outstanding piece of video journalism. I’m a fan of Woo, thanks for the window into the hideaway!
Imagine being a very good friend with Virgil abloh
Bang Bang NYC has entered the chat
They look faded already and they just got them! I guess that's cool now
I find it relaxing just seeing him tattoo other people lol
"What does the Saturn mean to you?" "Ummm nothing " bwahahahahaha. Stop adding meaning to everything to make it hip.
Video starts with a Virgil Abloh name drop. That's a dislike, that's all that is.
@erapvp
4 жыл бұрын
for real
@imani828
4 жыл бұрын
Why? how? you sound insecure?
@Andrey-pw5fm
4 жыл бұрын
@@imani828 how is that being insecure? insecure to what?
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
3 жыл бұрын
or because they like how they look 😂😂
I think thats just sick 🤯🤯
I like his studio - very peaceful.
that was it?
What's the name of his watch? I love it. I also love his anchor tattoo
does he sell those hats? theyre dope I would def snag one
Single needles with a sidewinder. The man has balls of steel.
not lasting tattoos wonderfully packaged
The magician : his tattoos will fade after your first summer lol I could eat him alive ... @painville
You can thank dan kubin for them lines👍
I want to see that woman's tattoo in 5 years. It'll prob be more faded than Michael Jackson!
Dr Woo introduced me to single needle. Used to be my fave!! But now my fave is ‘cold gray tattoo’
‘Designing the tattoo’ *gets the exact same bs tattoo as tattoo artist*
@haryguby5326
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm like srsly
@igorwest
4 жыл бұрын
Sean Yea bro I was like wtf 😂
Honestly, this is no different than any other decent tattoo shop.
No hate. Buh the hype is real.
Now everyone and their mother would be there... Good job GQ
What’s is the camo jumper he’s wearing anyone know?
Inspiring as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuululul
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.
Why would you want to copy someone else's tattoo? I agree with the other commentors these people are tools.
@skoruno1
3 жыл бұрын
Stupidity
Bro this guy is the circle god
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
@manuelluna5993
4 жыл бұрын
Big facts, bold holds
@jonwittmann3042
4 жыл бұрын
getting my elbow done at smith st tomorrow am. best shop in ny.
“My enormously huge muscular bicep” lol wtf
I've seen prison tats made with single needle self made machine that came out better than..
Yup been following him on Instagram for yearsssss
that girl was so weirdly devoted to dr woo
cool tatts, we'll see how they stand the test of time
ALL LOVE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ REAL TALENT❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
how do his tattoos look like after 3 years??
@julian-infrared
4 жыл бұрын
Single needle tats rarely last.
@Jiminy_96
4 жыл бұрын
Miranda Summers yeah dont get me wrong i think they look very cool lots of times, but if they dont last...
@kayilla6413
4 жыл бұрын
They only look good for instagram
@holmane.4681
4 жыл бұрын
bad
@sinaiulliel1700
4 жыл бұрын
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.
wonder how Dr.Woo feels about the lady asking him to copy his exact Saturn tattoo lmao...
Epic
‘Rolls eyes’
He’s a Genius 🙌🏼 wish he was South Korea .
You already know red beanie shops at whole foods
They’re so light .... 😭😭
Literally any artist with a couple years experience could have done that lily piece. Nothing unique there.
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
4 жыл бұрын
He’s really good but definitely not the best
so cool
ID on his jacket?
If this video was just Dr. Woo then it would be cool but everybody else makes this video nearly unwatchable
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
4 жыл бұрын
people are going to end up just lasering them off anyways
What is this machine name
Whats his rates?
This only proves that most people don’t understand what good tattooing is .......
Does he kno how to tatto on black skin to make the tattoo really pop
@ClassAsuckeroonie
4 жыл бұрын
Thecomeup Guy qtna
@SHIESTY-ek8lu
4 жыл бұрын
If he uses color
@buzzkill454ify
4 жыл бұрын
Let’s be honest it’s rare for a black ink tattoo to pop on black skin
@reegankay9799
4 жыл бұрын
Biiig Spennnder it can be done. Especially if you’re as amazing as this guy apparently is.
@amahnioneal6015
4 жыл бұрын
Biiig Spennnder it’s really not
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
4 жыл бұрын
All about Elm street tattoo best in new york
"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
@fakhriaslan6479
4 жыл бұрын
HAHHAHAHHAHA
@TERRENCEJJR
2 жыл бұрын
It's a girl.
Some of these people are “hypebeasts”
This hurts my ears... comparable to a 6-minute relentless cringe... thanks GQ..
I didn't want this video to end.
what people dont understand is the micro tattoos and small tattoos with lots of detail look like a blurr 7-12 years later
How those tattoos look after few years?
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!!!
Is is me or the music used is very similar to the minecraft one
The smug is heavy in this one
I liked Dr. Woos collab with converse but they're $155 😒
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!!!! 😉
You guys should’ve left out Virgil’s friend. He ruined the video lmao
This is exactly why I became a tattoo artist! People like him are so inspiring and artwork is just beautiful
Bold will hold
Single needle will look great for 3 years. Lol.
If your in LA you go to Mr.Cartoons.
get it woo
nice
Hahahahaha xD I'm sorry, he is a good tattoo artist, but the way everyone in this video describe him, almost like he is some kind of tattoo-god xD He is good, but nothing more. I can name at least 5 better tattoo artists (or at least as good as he is) :P
@co8539
4 жыл бұрын
Do you think anyone cares
@yunhaoli4064
4 жыл бұрын
co8539 straight up
@tristganzon
4 жыл бұрын
Who is better? Genuinely curious
@eyelenz6532
4 жыл бұрын
"Josh Carlton" look him up..
@marc2322
4 жыл бұрын
Just depends on what kind of tattoo designs you're into.
His tatoos seems a bit light...will it last?
@13MrKieran
4 жыл бұрын
No
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts.
@sinaiulliel1700
4 жыл бұрын
Ozien Omni absolutely not
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.
people be hating the dude and dont even have a tattoo by him lol. Yall keep that hating mindset, he keeps winning
Doubt it
Yeah 10 years gone
Why everybody hating on this video?😂
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.
I am a firm believer of “BOLD WILL HOLD, TRADITIONAL STYLE WILL NEVER FOLD!” and Dr.Woo tattoo style definitely not that.
@Irisicaaa
2 жыл бұрын
Traditional is the best! Whether American or Japanese.
Why is it a secret tattoo shop?
if he says LA one more time.....
I just ate the best sandwich I’ve had
Getting my 11th by woo this march 🤙
so he's like jonboytattoo
i ReAcHeD oUt tO VirG