With a style probably best described as Morbid Traditional, Derek Noble is a man that really needs no introductions, even though he has only been tattooing six years, Derek’s work more than exceeds the solid reputation he has carved for himself amongst the tattoo world.
Derek is a man of few words, but if a picture can speak a thousand, his work more than makes up for his lack of them!
First things first dude, thank you so much for your time, whats been happening?
Not much, just workin a lot, tryin to keep my head above water..
What got you involved in art and tattooing originally?
I’ve been drawing since i was a little kid and wanted to make a living doing it.I found tattooing and loved it.
I notice you have a lot of anti – religeous symbology in your work, what are your views on Religion and it’s effect on the world?
I think religion is made to control people, if you like being a sheep and being told how to live, fuckin go for it! I could go on for quite a while on how stupid i think religion is but i wont bore you. Yeah, i dont like it.
How does a day in the life of Derek Noble unfold when you don’t have a tattoo machine in your hand?
Pretty boring, usually go to the gym, then do some drawings for work, maybe some painting or maybe go to the bar. Not very exciting.
What’s been going through your speakers of late?
RWAKE, Weedeater, Pig destroyer, Anthrax, all kinds of metal.
Greatest accomplishment as an artist/ tattooist?
not totally sucking.
No doubt you have seen some pretty fucked tattoo’s in your time, what is the worst tattoo you’ve ever seen?
Fuck thats a hard one. A fantasy dragon blowing flames, this tattoo was on a sixty year old womans taint and pussy lips, and the reason its the worst is because i had to fix it. Terrible night.
Favourite place to kick it?
Any beach
What’s in your pockets right now?
Nothing, i’m in my underwear.
What are your views/oppinions on the World and Society today?
Holy shit that’s a serious question. This world’s goin to shit.
Word association, you know the deal, say the first thing that comes to your mind when you read the word.
America – Awesome
Religion – Garbage
Humanity – Okay
Peace – Good
Freedom – Fake
Tattooing – Sweet
Art – Fun
Life – Short
Happiness – Fleeting
Where can people follow what you’re up to and view your work?
Easiest place is myspace.com/dereknoble.
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