Brian Woo, better known as Dr. Woo, is the go-to tattoo artist for celebrities like Drake, Miley Cyrus, and Zoë Kravitz. Here's what people don't know.

An Offer He Couldn’t Refuse

"I grew up in L.A. and got my first tattoo when I was 14. I got my start tattooing when I was offered an apprenticeship with Mark Mahoney."

Getting Started

“Getting my start on the Sunset Strip, I've seen some crazy things — from huge fights in the middle of the street to celebrities coming in and out."

His Wildest Stories

"One time, a girl passed out in the bathroom before her appointment; she must have taken something to calm her nerves, and I had to literally break down the door like a movie when you throw your shoulder into it.”

It's All In The Details

“My style was influenced by LA and Mark. I’d describe it as super delicate with small details in a smaller space. Not too bold or invasive and gives an option to people who don't want to be totally covered in tattoos; it's more of an accessory.”

On Becoming The "Doctor"

“At Shamrock Social Club, it's kind of a rite of passage: Once you go from apprentice to tattoo artist, you have to get a nickname."

Getting Family Support

“As a first generation American, my parents immigrated here so their kids could be lawyers or doctors, so that was also a running joke — finally my parents have a doctor in the family!”

Draw The Line

“Celebrities go through life being hounded constantly, so I just treat them the same as everyone else. Being tattooed is such a personal thing between the artist and the client, and I take it very seriously.”

All In The Work

“A lot of other artists like to use the celebrity hype to promote themselves, but I just like to be about my work. I want people to look at a Dr. Woo tattoo and say, ‘That's dope!’"

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