Artist Spotlight Albert "Mr. Beto" Huerta Part 2
We continue our conversation with Pro-Team Artist Albert "Mr. Beto" Huerta from “My Pride Tattoo” in Lindon, Utah. In this part, we discuss the impact of continued learning for tattoo artists.
ID: Did you have a teacher who helped you refine your style?
Mr. B: I learned from my family at first. They would build their own machines. They did a lot of script style tattooing. I loved art and drawing. I wanted to draw on people, tattoo the art on people.
I like to freehand on people; over 50% of my work is freehand. If it can go on a piece of paper, you can draw it on a person. When you draw on a person, the design fits perfectly. And when you draw, it becomes a custom piece because you are drawing it to fit this person.
I am self-taught but I am now learning from others who are more advanced than I am. You can always learn, there is always something new to learn.
ID: We understand you mentored pro-team artist Michael Bowen. Tell us about that.
Mr. B: When I first met Michael, I did a couple of tattoos and fixed some. He stuck to me. I wasn’t shy; I shared what I knew. He picked it all up really well. He has his own style and now he is really good. His color and shading are great. I am glad I could help him grow. Michael is a cool dude.
ID: Mentoring and learning… same but different. Can you explain how mentoring has helped you grow as an artist?
Mr. B: Mentoring has helped me grow in many ways; as a person, as an artist. When you help others, they succeed. It makes me so happy when I see others grow and succeed. Helping others is worth it.
ID: Tell us about how you were able to bring your background in tattooing to a worthwhile career in Utah.
Mr. B: People didn’t know me in Utah. Once I did one tattoo and people started seeing it, they started seeing my style. I made it a career to learn new styles as well as improving what I already did. It was color that got me out there. When people started showing off my work, I got really busy.
I came from the streets and I understand the stories behind tattoos and tattoo styles. It makes a difference when you can understand the stories behind styles of tattooing and why it is done the way it is. Being able to tattoo in a style is one thing but understanding why that style is takes it to a different level.
ID: Why is Ink Defense important for your customers?
Mr. B: Ink Defense takes care of tattoos right way. It feels good and smooth, doesn’t burn.. It is good stuff to use.
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Here is Mr. Beto’s booking information
My Pride Tattoo, 135 S State Street, Lindon, Utah
Booking info: (801)623-3998
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