David Allen is a world renowned tattooer and fledgling painter.

It’s never been any particular medium that held David Allen’s attention. He’s moved effortlessly through disciplines, ultimately pursuing the most interpersonal — tattooing — the one-on-one tightrope thrills him to no end. Coupling communication with his design methodologies, he immediately became highly sought after by clients from across the world.

He’s recently dedicated himself to painting, selling pieces he creates in his Chicago studio to customers the world over. He also enjoys speaking at firms and colleges, discussing how to translate a client’s needs into a finalized product. David has been featured by the Journal of the American Medical Association, Newsweek, Bustle, the Chicago Tribune, and NPR (WBUR).