Oscar Akermo
Swedish-born tattoo artist and painter
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Oscar Åkermo is a Swedish tattoo artist based in New York City.[1] He is best known for tattooing notable people such as TJ Dillashaw, Alexander DeLeon, Marco Scandella, Sebastian Ingrosso and Miriam Bryant,[2][3][4][5][6] and for pioneering the modern black and gray tattooing style.[7][8]
Oscar Åkermo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uddevalla, Sweden |
| Style | Tattooist Painter |
| Website | oscarakermo |
Background
Åkermo was born and grew up in Uddevalla, Sweden. His brother is Swedish television and film actor, Martin Wallström.[9] Initially, he wanted to become a musician, and studied art and music at Sinclair High School.[10]
Åkermo began tattooing at 13 using homemade machines constructed with a nine-volt motor.[11][12][13] At 17, Akermo quit high school to work as an apprentice in a tattoo shop.[10][12] Eventually, he moved to New York City to work for Bang Bang tattoo studio.[14]
