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About D-Artist

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dominick Taylor has been creating art since the age of five. Recieving his bachelors in illustration design at Maryland institute, designing graphic art for clothing brands, and design companies. With over 17 years of professional tattooing experience, he began his career through an 18-month apprenticeship before becoming a licensed tattoo artist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dominick spent five years honing his craft at Virginia Beach Ink before relocating to Southern California, where he continued to evolve as both a fine artist and tattoo artist. Over the next decade, he tattooed throughout San Diego and Los Angeles, working with respected studios including Love Letters Tattoo in Downtown Los Angeles, Nitti’s Tattoo, and Broken Heart Tattoo in San Diego. His dedication to the craft has earned him sponsorships and recognition from industry-leading brands, including Bishop Rotary as a Pro Team Artist and Sullen Art Collective. Throughout his career, Dominick has traveled extensively, tattooing clients across the United States and internationally while continually expanding his artistic reach. Today, Dominick is based in the historic Ghent District of Norfolk, Virginia, where he is the owner of TBG (The Beautiful Grind) Bodyart & Studio. He specializes in black and grey, color realism, anime, and illustrative tattooing, creating custom work that reflects both technical precision and artistic vision. Beyond tattooing, Dominick is an accomplished multidisciplinary artist whose work includes murals, paintings, and medium- to large-scale drawings. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout New York, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Los Angeles, and San Diego, reflecting a lifelong commitment to creativity across multiple artistic disciplines.