ABOUT

“I design tattoos that translate personal symbolism into refined, wearable compositions. My work blends illustrative realism, clean linework, natural motifs, and controlled detail to create pieces that feel meaningful, elegant, and built for the body. I focus on clarity, placement, and tattooability so each design can be executed beautifully by the artist while preserving the client’s story and the integrity of the composition.” - X 7/2/2026

Christian Richard Cook is a designer from Kaua’i, HI.

A life long pursuit of good taste has produced an international career spanning from Tokyo to NYC, producing work for : LA FURLA, DUNKIN’, BUDWEISER, NEW FRONTIER TINY HOMES, ABC, DISNEY, REBOK, CHAN LUU, TWEEZERMAN, & CLEOPATRA INK.

Internationally published and exhibited, Christian continues to create fresh work.

Born 1985 KAUAI HI

1992 HURRICANE INIKI

2003 KAPA’A HIGH SCHOOL

2008 HONOLULU, HI University of Hawai’i at Manoa - B.A. in Studio Arts with a focus in Printmaking & Design

2008-11 PORTLAND, OR

2011-2015 HAWAI’I assistant for JOSS4.com, surfing/shooting NORTH SHORE, O’AHU, 35mm photos for VANLIFE

2015 TOKYO Representation EXILES / HYPE, 120mm and 35mm systems, Japanese film stocks

2017 NYC Bartending @ Home Sweet, Vanlife publication & opening in Hawai’i

2019 Wilding Out publication & solo exhibition @ AUPUNI SPACE

2021 NYC Film production & acting

2023 Los Angeles, art direction & design @ Chan Luu

2026 Florida, tattoo design

1.808.647.6243

christianrichardcook@gmail.com

CURRENTLY BASED IN JACKSONVILLE, FL