Travis Grabhorn is Patriot Tattoo's owner as well as its senior tattoo artist. Travis actually began learning to tattoo in the eighth grade and has been tattooing professionally for over 16 years. A native of San Diego, Travis brings to the table a style which reflects his West Coast heritage. Travis is well versed in all tattoo styles but when pressed for a favorite he would tell you black and gray custom work. He also excels at fine line, bold line, cover ups, freehand and lettering. Color you ask? Well Travis can lay in some seriously vibrant hues. Travis has won Best Black & Grey Tattoo at the 1999 San Diego Steel & Skin Convention, Best Chest Panel Tattoo at the 1999 Memphis Southern Comfort Convention as well as Best Black & Grey Tattoo at the 2000 Corpus Christie Hole-In-Skin Convention. Travis' favorite tattoo artist are Steve Smith, Guf Frayer, Filip Leu, Fip Buchanan, Guy Atchison and Greg Irons. Travis' favorite fine artists are Salvador Dahli, Alphonse Mucha and Olivia. In his spare time Travis enjoys drawing, roller hockey and skateboarding.