Tattoo artist Johnny “2/3” Anderson on life and ink
Photo by Saima Fariz by Saima Fariz Walking into Johnny “2/3” Anderson’s tattoo shop is like taking a step back into time; the mind is immediately stimulated by numerous framed art pieces covering the walls, the sound of Johnny Cash playing in the background, and Johnny’s assistant Darla, dressed like vintage pin-up girl. Despite the sterile smell that fills the room, there is a welcoming vibe that comes from the staff. “Hi, welcome to Yer Cheat’n Heart! Can I help you with anything?” Darla beams. There is a sort of ease that comes with a warm smile that can take the edge off of walking into a tattoo parlor with completely bare skin. Johnny, 37, can often be found sitting at the wooden table in the middle of his shop, working on a stencil for a client. His typical day starts with him arriving to the shop around 10 a.m. His goal is to fulfill three large appointments a day. “A large appointment usually involves a tattoo that will take me around two to three hours to complete,” he explained. Then Johnny goes to his second shop in Gardena to complete various other appointments at that location. Despite his hectic schedule, he tries his hardest to be home by eight or nine at night so…
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