Tattoo Artist Bryan Sonnier has been around tattooing for most of his life. What started as a fascination when he was a kid eventually became a career that has lasted more than 26 years.

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He began his formal apprenticeship in Nevada, where he learned the fundamentals of tattooing and the hands-on approach that would shape the way he worked. He later spent years tattooing throughout Texas before settling in South Louisiana, a place that felt natural to him because of his Cajun roots and connection to the culture.

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During his time in the industry, Bryan has done a little bit of everything. He has built tattoo machines, worked in shops across different states, opened and operated studios, and taught other artists along the way. Tattooing also became a family tradition, with Bryan passing what he knows on to his children.

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Bryan was born to a Japanese mother and a Cajun father, and both sides of his background have influenced him as an artist. His work has never been limited to one particular style. He does Japanese-inspired work, black-and-gray, large-scale tattoos, coverups, and plenty in between. Years of experience have made him comfortable taking on challenging pieces and figuring out how to make them work.

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He still approaches tattooing much the same way he always has. Learn your trade. Respect the people who came before you. Keep improving. Take care of your clients. Take care of the artists working beside you.

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Today, Bryan is the owner & operator of Bleu Son's Lowlife Ink. He wants it to be the kind of shop where good tattooing comes first, artists have room to grow, and clients can walk through the door and feel comfortable being there. After 26 years, he is still tattooing, still learning, and still putting the same level of importance on the work that drew him to it in the first place.