@juandegonell 

 Brugge, Belgium

 Born in Caracas, Venezuela, I developed a passion for art and skateboarding at an early age. After studying graphic design, I moved to Europe in 2000 and began a journey that led me to live in countries such as Spain, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and Belgium. Tattooing has been my true passion since childhood, inspiring me throughout my life and creative career. Although I discovered my love for tattoo craftmanship at a young age, I only had the opportunity to begin tattooing at the age of 24. Today, my work is shaped by a blend of artistic influences, cultural experiences, and a lifelong dedication to creativity and self-expression.

 I started tattooing in 2002, driven by a lifelong passion for American Traditional tattooing and its timeless aesthetics. Over the years, I have worked in numerous respected tattoo studios across Europe, including East Street Tattoo, Giahi, Logia Barcelona, and Pro-Arts, among many others. Since 2022, I opened Tattoo Classic Brugge, a traditional tattoo studio in the heart of Bruges, where I dedicate myself fully to creativity, craftsmanship, and high-quality tattooing. I have participated in many major tattoo conventions throughout Europe, including Brighton, Brussels, Brugge, Helsinki, Trollhättan, Rome, Rotterdam, Stuttgart, Zurich, etc. In addition, I also have served as a jury member at international tattoo conventions in the last years.