Connecting through Tattooing
Every Monday, I will share a resident of the South Bay contributing to making our community a better place.
Today’s MCM title belongs to Edward Davila, also known as PonchoTheArtist, who uses his love of tattooing as a way to connect with his clients and bring positive energy back into their lives by allowing them to express feelings through art.
Edward, 27, grew up in Torrance, CA and currently resides in located L.A. At a young age of 20, he began tattooing and says he has stuck with it since. “I never thought I'd be tattooing, but got motivated to start by my friends so I got a starter kit and ran with it,” he says.
He fell in love with everything about tattooing, from the art to his clients’ satisfaction and being able to make them happy. He says that no matter what situation brings his clients in, whether it is a tattoo inspired by a memory or a lost, he values that he can help give positive vibes/energy back into their lives.
He opened his own private studio in 2014, which was one his biggest steps. After gaining trust in his clients, his days run smoothly. In between breaks, he paints, practices body paint and other passions. However, he says, “Art is my drug; my tattoo leather brand is my focus right now beside my daily tattoo routine.”
His Tattoo Leather brand was inspired after visiting magic and agenda trade shows in Vegas for the past few years. After returning home, he knew he could create something true to himself and original. With his new idea of tattoo and fashion, he created his signature tattoo leather ponchos. He has also began displaying other new creative mediums like shoes, shirts, hats and more to come. He says, “I truly believe this is going to be a new wave to fashion and art.”
His goal is to keep the custom touch to tattoo leather products and continue expanding his brand. He wants to open store fronts to display the fashion and art. Inspired by his clients, he wants it to help give an outlet for people to show their love, passion or motivation for a life time.
When he is not creating tattoos, art or ponchos, he enjoys spending time with friends and family. He also seeks to relax and clear his mind the best way he can. He Take time to myself to reflect and try to improve myself. Traveling is a big part in my life right now.
He hopes to have his brand, artismydrug, one day have a facility where people can come in and create their form of art, whether it is from music, fashion etc. He imagines a Tattoo- leather store front and eventually more mediums he has in mind included in it. He seeks to have his art and tattoos in high demand and respected by many.
He loves the South Bay mostly for the fact that the community is tight-knit. “I love the fact that we stay close together, and having friends around you that actually grew up with you.,” he says.
Thank you, Edward, for using your passions to reach others on a deeper level and for seeking to bring out the artistic side in everyone.
Learn more about Edward and his passions on his social medias sites here:
Instagram: @ponchotheartist
Website: www.ponchotheartist.com
“I just want people to know I'm all about positive energy and vibes.”
-Edward Davila
