Lenny Glavan
HammerNink

I recently opened Hammer N Ink, my private tattoo studio with one goal in mind: to create a more intimate and personal experience for both clients and artists. Here, the focus is on building connections, allowing for a space where creativity and personal expression can thrive without the distractions of a traditional studio setting.

My professional journey began when I entered the tattoo scene around 2007. Unlike many of my peers, I am primarily self-taught, having developed my own unique definition of art. I believe in taking risks and finding inspiration everywhere—in everyday life, in the unexpected, and in the stories of the people I meet.

Creating has always fascinated me, whether it's in art or life itself. Turning a vision into reality, be it mine or someone else's, is a passion that has driven me for as long as I can remember. In painting or drawing, the artwork often ends up stashed away or blending into the background of a crowded wall. But tattooing is different; it carries a deeper purpose and meaning. It's something I've never been able to fully put into words. Tattooing centers me, grounding me in a way no other medium can. It's humbling to bring someone’s vision to life on their skin, and occasionally, I even have the privilege of leaving a piece of my own artistry with them.

When the machines, pencils, and paintbrushes are finally set down for the night, I return to my most important roles: husband and father. I'm married to a beautiful, intelligent, and loving wife, and together we have three wonderful little girls. Before tattooing became my full-time passion, I dedicated many years to construction. My creative mind was always engaged, designing and building projects. Even as I hammered countless nails, tattooing was never far from my thoughts, whether it was the first thing in the morning or the last thing on my mind late at night.

Now, every day, I have the privilege of doing what I truly love. I get to connect with like-minded individuals, transform visions into reality, and, most importantly, spend time with the people who matter most to me. Thank GOD, thank YOU for being part of this journey. Enjoy, my friends.

Lenny Glavan

Husband

Father

Tattoo Artist