About Thomas Hooper

My name is Thomas Hooper.

I am a tattooer, an artist, a husband, and a father. My sensibilities as an artist are defined by how I may incorporate and blend

these identities into my tattooing.

It is my belief that a tattooist should always be striving to improve his or her skill, and to be conscious of how their tattoos may

relate and ultimately contribute to the surrounding world of tattooing. I am constantly exploring new ways to improve the

skills and options available to me, finding new ways to develop techniques and tools beyond what is already necessary.

Jim Macairt, who formally trained me as a tattooer, said to me, "What will YOU do for tattooing? You will get so much from

it, but what will YOU give back?" These words still haunt me today. I often ask myself how I may give back and expand

on what is already such an expansive wealth of inspiration and creativity.

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About Raking Light Projects

Raking Light Projects is a publisher specializing in the sale of books, fine art prints and other collectible products created by skilled tattoo artists. Raking Light Projects aims to bridge the creative values of tattooing and fine art publishing. Our mission is to showcase and share artwork created by a select group of working tattooers while increasing art appreciation and ownership.