Tattoo Artist
Matt Arriola
I was born in Boise and have been tattooing for 18 years. I’ve worked coast to coast—Seattle, LA, Brooklyn—but now I’m back home in Idaho, tattooing out of Snake River Tattoo in Boise. My style is rooted in bold, readable designs that hold up over time. I’m here to make strong tattoos that hit hard and age right.
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Documentary Style Interview with Matt Arriola
Working With Matt Arriola
I don’t care much for hype—I just show up and put in the work. Whether it’s painting, drawing, or tattooing, I try to get quiet and let the thing happen. That’s when the real stuff comes through.
Favorite images to tattoo:
- Skulls
- Reapers
- Daggers
- Classic American iconography with a twist
Favorite styles of tattooing:
- Traditional American
- Blackwork
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