5x5 with Hans Heggum

For no.12 in our 5×5 series I’ve chosen Hans Heggum. Working out of Oslos’ Old Blue Arms Tattoo, Hans does really great traditional pieces taking reference from the classics and is someone who’s work you should keep an eye on.

You should also check out the previous 5x5s with Scott Move, Luxiano Street-Classic, Eterno8, Joe Ellis, Alex Boyko, Acetates, Cheyenne Sawyer, Ryan Shaffer, Joe Chatt, Clare Frances and Kelly Smith.

What are your 5 favourite images to tattoo?

1. Girlhead
2. Parrot
3. Skull
4. Eagle
5. Mandala

Your 5 favourite places to tattoo? 

1. Blue Arms Tattoo, Oslo. Norway. 
2. Idle Hand Tattoo, San Francisco. USA.
3. Sanctum Tattoo, Stockholm. Sweden.

I haven’t worked anywhere else

Your 5 biggest inspirations? 

1. Bert Grimm
2. Amund Dietzel
3. Percy Waters
4. Sailor jerry
5. My closest friends.

5 favourite tattoos you’ve done?

5 tattoos that have impressed you lately?

Morten Transeth (@morten_transeth) (Blue Arms Tattoo)

Joel Madberg (@joel_soos) (Sanctum Tattoo)

Chris Marchetto (@chrismarchetto) (Redemption Tattoo)

Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) (Atlas Tattoo)

Austin Maples (@austinmaples) (Idle Hand Tattoo)

You can find Hans on instagram @hansebluearms or at Blue Arms Tattoo in Oslo, Norway.