A tattoo artist from Washington State, Archie Bronson, has overseen Blood Orange Tattoo, an appointment-only studio he opened in 2022. As owner, Archie Bronson manages six studio artists and books artists worldwide.
Mr. Bronson’s immigrant background inspired him to create a welcoming space for his clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. While he owns and operates the studio, he is also a tattoo artist himself. He is also an ambassador for a few tattoo supply companies.
Mr. Bronson is in charge of drawing/painting nights and Flash Day events that enable the shop to donate money to local charities. He organizes a pottery class for local artists to feature their work and teach their unique skills. These classes attract a diverse group of people outside of the tattoo artists' community.
Over the years, Mr. Bronson has received industry recognition for his talent. He received the Best Black and Grey No Limits at the New York Tattoo Expo in 2017 and the Best in Show at the Portland Tattoo Expo in 2021. In 2018, he received the Best Black and Grey at the Pacific Northwest Expo and the Best in Show at the Portland Tattoo Arts Convention in 2019. More recently, he received the Best in Show at the 2021 Portland Tattoo Expo and the Best Large Color at the 2022 Portland Tattoo Expo.