Doug

Even though Doug is one of the researchers from the project, his "insiderness" has played a key role in shaping this project. His interest in American Traditional was the foundation for this project - exploring how a style from far away is adapted and appropriated by enthusiasts in the north of England.

"What I love most about American traditional is that you can turn almost any idea into a strong, striking design. Having lived and travelled across different parts of the world, I have always appreciated symbols that carry stories of adventure and identity - which makes American traditional, which is rooted in travel, resillience, and self-expression, the perfect fit for me."

"I got my first tattoo in 2017 and have been following American traditional for a long time. However, it took a few years before I committed to my very own first old school piece - a grizzly bear head - and I've been hooked ever since, adding to my collection of old school tattoos on a regular basis. I've always been drawn to the bold lines, solid colors, and timeless imagery of the style. They don't say bold will hold for a reason - old school tattoos age with character and confidence."

"My favorite out of my 15ish American Traditional tattoos. The gorilla was my second American Traditional tattoo design. Gorillas are usually pretty relaxed but they carry this huge potential for power that they only unleash when the moment calls for it. That kind of mirrors how I see heavy metal - my favorite style of music - and concerts. Being calm one moment but when there is an opportunity to go absolutely crazy in a mosh pit - oh boy..."

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