For no.18 in our 5×5 series I’ve chosen Matt Cannon. Working out of Torch Tattoo in Anaheim, California.  Matt does really nice solid traditional work including particularly nice girls and roses.

What are your 5 favourite images to tattoo?

Anything I feel like I can do a solid job on

1. Girls

2. Roses

3. Skulls

4. Daggers

5. Birds

    

Your 5 favourite places to tattoo?

1. Torch Tattoo, Anaheim, CA

2. Starcrossed Tattoo, Hong Kong 

3. Union Tattoo, Zaragoza, Spain

4. Art Work Rebels, Portland, OR 

5. Classic Tattoo, Fullerton, CA

Your 5 biggest inspirations?

1. Ed Hardy

2. Owen Jensen

3. Cap Coleman 

4. Greg Irons

5. My friends and co workers 

5 favourite tattoos you’ve done?

5 tattoos that have impressed you lately?

Tony Nilsson (@tonybluearms) (Blue Arms Tattoo)

Luca Mamone (@lucamamone) (The Grim Reaper)

Greggletron (@greggletron) (Atlas Tattoo)

Chris Marchetto (@chrismarchetto) (Redemption Tattoo)

You can find Matt on instagram @mattxcannon or at Torch Tattoo in Anaheim, California.

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, Kelly Smith, Hans Heggum, Akira Latanzio, Blair Maxine Hewitt, Alex Petty, Ash Hickman and Louie Rivers.