As a young child, Fredrick Benjamin closed himself off
to the harsh reality of life, and drew for hours on end. Drawing and painting always took me to a
place where my soul was at ease Fred as his friends fondly calls him says.
In my younger years I started
off drawing super hero’s from my favorite comic books, then as I reached
maturity, my art work evolved. I
have created oil paintings, acrylic oil pastels, chalk drawings, sketch art as
well as stippling. My passion is now
tattooing.
From Sumter South Carolina,
Fred’s drawings at an early age received recognition, as he won second place
the NSBC Bank drawing completion and was awarded by Governor Campbell the
Governor of South Carolina for his outstanding work.
It is from there he began to
share his talent, when he was asked to teach art during a summer school program,
an amazing experience Fred recalls which he enjoyed immensely.
A childhood friend admired my art work and asked me to do his
tattoo, to be honest I wasn’t interested in tattooing because tattooing was
illegal in the state of South Carolina at the time. I did my first tattoo in 1997 at the age of
twenty one, even though tattooing was not legalized until April 2, 2006 .
I wanted to tat like the guys I admired in the
magazines, but I was nowhere close until I developed my own style as an
artist. As an artist, it gives my
clients something to cherish forever, and it also shows off my creativity. Tattooing is limitless, and there are no
limits to what you can do with a tattoo gun.
I am a freelance tattoo
artist, and I prefer it that way. My gun
will travel, so I am not confined to a shop.
Being a freelance artist is more hands on, I enjoy being up close and
personal with my clients. When people
request a tattoo of a loved one they’ve lost, it touches me and it connects
them to their loved one for an eternity.
I feel honored when I am able to share in their moment by offering my
artistic creativity.
Tattooing is now my life’s
work. There is nothing in this world
more fulfilling to me. I am sixteen
years strong in this business, with nowhere to go but up. I started my own business Legendary Art LLC
on August 20, 2010 ,
and I am extremely proud of my accomplishments.
Tattooing is my way of becoming immortal!
Fredrick Benjamin will be visiting Taakra Art and Craft Academy in Abuja
and Lagos where we will be holding a 2 week tattooing seminar for the inspiring
artist.
To book your space call - 070-31002336
Contact information:
803-983-9147
Facebook: Frederick Benjamin or Benjamin Frederick/
legendary art
Instagram: Legendaryartllc
Twitter: Frederick Benjamin
THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN
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