Matt Arriola: Uncommon Asshole

[hogg]

Check out this short video on one of my favorite tattooers (featuring another favorite, Bob Roberts):

I've said before that Matt has a bit of a Big Liebowski vibe, but now I realize that that comes across as a bit unkind (or at the very least, sells him short). He's both passionate and compassionate, and that comes through in this piece.

[Iwar]

Very cool video. Thanks for sharing @hogg!

[CABS]

Thanks for sharing Ross. I credit you for putting me on to Matt. He's on my short list of tattooers I need to visit.

[Hands On]

Thanks for sharing Ross. I credit you for putting me on to Matt. He's on my short list of tattooers I need to visit.

Do it! I'm pretty sure he's a regular at the SOG convention, if the I5 is too daunting. ;)

[CABS]

Do it! I'm pretty sure he's a regular at the SOG convention, if the I5 is too daunting. ;)

Oh totally. I'm fully aware. He's definitely part of the plan. Just going in order of said plans. He guest spots up here from time to time too.

[Hands On]

ahh... i know the pain of plans. as i think of it, i would vote to brave the 5 and have the Spotlight experience.

[CABS]

ahh... i know the pain of plans. as i think of it, i would vote to brave the 5 and have the Spotlight experience.

I'm only going to Spotlight when I have a pretty lady to tag along. I know Mr Bob Roberts loves the pretty ladies, as do I.

And when I do go to Spotlight, the goal is to walk out with two tattoos. One from Matt and one from Bob.

[Hands On]

I'm only going to Spotlight when I have a pretty lady to tag along. I know Mr Bob Roberts loves the pretty ladies, as do I.

And when I do go to Spotlight, the goal is to walk out with two tattoos. One from Matt and one from Bob.

i'm sure you can find one on melrose... or hire one! hahahaha. that just adds to the tattoo cost tho.

two tattoos or ONE COLLABO!!

[RoryQ]

Nice! He's come to AllStar in Limerick twice... Maybe next time I'll try and catch him.

[Cork]

Never realized how much he looks like David Duchovny. I have an issue of TAM that he has an interview in and I enjoyed the read as much as the video. Thanks for posting.

Shout out to @heathenist, his tattoo at 1:59.

[suburbanxcore]

I'll watch this soon! I've heard nothing but good things about Matt and would love to get tattooed by him.

[heathenist]

Never realized how much he looks like David Duchovny. I have an issue of TAM that he has an interview in and I enjoyed the read as much as the video. Thanks for posting.

Shout out to @heathenist, his tattoo at 1:59.

Wow, good spot. Really cool video, Matt rules.

[GlaryMilberg]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@heathenist I can't imagine how honored you are to have that Jesus tattoo. Every time I see it, I'm pumped.

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[rozone]

Matt's easily one of my favourite people I've met through tattooing.

I'm so happy that this video exists and highlights what a rad dude and amazing tattooer he is.

He's definitely a unique / entertaining character, but I'm proud to call him a friend.

[chrisnoluck]

this was awesome. i'm a big fan of matt's stuff, wish he was at spotlight when i flew out to get tattooed by bob in april so i could have met him. gotta get tattooed by him one day!!

[heathenist]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@heathenist I can't imagine how honored you are to have that Jesus tattoo. Every time I see it, I'm pumped.

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For sure. It's kind of ashame it's on the back of my thigh and I don't get to see it that often.

[CABS]

Matt's easily one of my favourite people I've met through tattooing.

I'm so happy that this video exists and highlights what a rad dude and amazing tattooer he is.

He's definitely a unique / entertaining character, but I'm proud to call him a friend.

I credit you too for putting me onto Matt. You were the straw that broke the camel's back.

[rozone]

I credit you too for putting me onto Matt. You were the straw that broke the camel's back.

Hehe. Yeah, man! You've still gotta make that happen!

[Scott R]

haha guys I felt like he was in a group of many good tattooers on west coast until I saw @hogg getting a tattoo from him and it was pure badass. He made my relatively short list(6) when time came to book a chest eagle. I will definitely try to book with him at some point.

edit watched video and yeah cool stuff good vibe

[hogg]

@Scott R, I wish I had that eagle on my chest. He's definitely the man for the job. He did that one on my hamstring in about 90 minutes.

[CABS]

@Scott R, I wish I had that eagle on my chest. He's definitely the man for the job. He did that one on my hamstring in about 90 minutes.

90 minutes?!?! RIDICULOUS!!!

[Cork]

hogg's guest on livedintattoos had me realize yesterday that I had not been following Matt on Instagram. I fixed that.

[hogg]

hogg's guest on livedintattoos had me realize yesterday that I had not been following Matt on Instagram. I fixed that.

Yeah, man. Gotta keep your eyes on that dude. Everything he does is so damn cool.

[MadeIndelible]

So cool! Thanks for posting, @hogg . Matt is a genius. Very rad Jesus head, @heathenist !

[Nick W]

Kind of a related bump, but Matt is going to the Pacific Northwest? I think it's Boise...though does anyone know for sure where? I would love to get work done by him.