Dana has tattooed for 51 years. He apprenticed with D.C. Paul in Fayetteville, NC in 1971 after returning from Vietnam. D.C. Paul learned from Huck Spaulding and Paul Rogers, a lineage to be proud of. Dana taught his wife Dot, who tattooed for 30 years and their son Jason, who tattooed for 25 years; collectively over 100 years of tattoo experience. They all worked together at their shop, Tattoo Designs by Dana in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were fortunate to have met and known many of the old timers that came before: Paul Rogers, Lathan Connelly, Lyle Tuttle, Philadelphia Eddie, Bowery Stan Moskowitz, Cliff Raven, and Don Nolan. They were even more honored to have met Artoria Gibbons, the amazing tattooed lady. As a family they have collected tattoo history for years, assembling a collection of tattoo machines, flash sheets, travel boxes, business cards, photos, carnival tarps, and all things tattoo related. They have been caretakers of these treasures, sharing with many who have visited the shop in Cincinnati.

Hopefully this is a tribute to their love of the art of tattooing. It is meant to preserve, share, and inspire other artists that are interested in our history. We are proud to share our history with the world and hope you enjoy it!