Most 12-year-old kids have no idea what they want to do when they grow up. That’s not Ezrah “The Shark” Dormon. The Panama-based pre-teen is intent on becoming a tattoo artist and unlike others his age, can boast that he’s already inked interested clientele. However, not everyone is happy about his early career decision.
Ezrah’s interest in tattooing began when he watched his mother get inked at a Honolulu tattoo shop. The owner of the facility, Ali Garcia, noticed how intently he watched the process. So, she asked his mother if he could participate, and the youngster ended up filling in part of the tattoo. Ever since then, he’s been hooked!
According to Bored Panda, Ezrah has already tattooed about 22 people. And, he’s given tattoos to countless grapefruits and oranges. All of the inking has taken place at the same Honolulu tattoo shop where he studies as Garcia’s apprentice. So far, he’s learned how to draw panthers, swallows, roses, snakes, and sharks. To his delight, he’s even tattooed his math teacher.
Though there is no denying Ezrah is talented, not everyone is happy about letting him wield an ink gun at such a young age. Scroll through some of his artwork below and share your thoughts in the comments section!
Ezra “The Shark” Dormon may be too young to have a tattoo
But he’s inked over 20 customers
He regularly practices on grapefruits and oranges
And has learned to draw a number of designs
Ezrah was inspired to be a tattoo artist after watching his mom receive some ink
After gaining permission, he helped fill in part of the tattoo
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
Ever since then, he’s been hooked!
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
He is presently apprenticing under the shop’s owner, Ali Garcia
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
Who has taught him how to draw a number of designs
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
including swallows, panthers, sharks, and roses
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
There’s no denying Ezrah is incredibly talented
But his trade has resulted in controversy
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Credit: Ezra “The Shark” Dormon
Should a 12-year-old be allowed to wield a tattoo gun?
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