Did you know that when Gunnar tattoos a hand, they have four fingers? Seriously. Look here, here, and here.

Tattoo by Gunnar at Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH

Excuse me while I fangirl out for a second, because I’ve always loved Gunnar’s work. Color me unsurprised that he won Tattoo of the Day on Saturday at the Portland Expo with the piece below. 

Tattoo by Gunnar at Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH

One of my favorite things to do after a top notch tattoo convention is share all of my favorite pieces. This past weekend, that top notch tattoo convention was the Paradise Tattoo Gathering. I’ll tell you more about the convention later today, but until then just sit back and enjoy.

Tattoo by Gunnar at Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH

There hasn’t been a lot of information about Durb Morrison’s new shop, Red Tree Tattoo, in Columbus, Ohio. Durb decided to write a short blurb about the shop, and gives a quick video of the shop.

Red Tree Tattoo Gallery was bound to blossom at some point, seeing that it’s very roots come from a long line of historic tattoo artists that have claimed Columbus, Ohio as their home for over the last two decades. RedTree Tattoo Gallery exudes a relaxing, warm and classy studio with an open environment that makes the energy of the studio feel receptive and inviting.

RedTree Tattoo Gallery is an all disposable, appointment only, Tattoo and Art Gallery, located in Italian Village, bordering the arts district downtown Columbus, Ohio, featuring world-class tattoo artists Durb Morrison, Gunnar and Adam France. Each artist at RedTree focuses on producing custom, one of a kind tattoos, unique to their own style. The owner of RedTree Tattoo Gallery, Durb Morrison, is also the organizer and founder of the Hell City Tattoo Festival located in downtown Columbus, Ohio annually. Durb also began one of the very first tattoo studios in the city back in 1994 and now has established his new tattoo gallery, set to make it’s mark.

RedTree is located in the art influenced Italian Village district. RedTree is in its own red brick building giving it a distinctive look and feel of it’s own. The signage at the tattoo gallery is also very minimalist and does not say “tattoo” on the storefront anywhere. “If you know, then you know”, says Durb. Being appointment only affords the gallery to have a low-key, almost underground approach to it’s look and feel. There is no open sign, there are no hours, the gallery has custom RedTree flags that fly outside of the storefront, signifying when artists are busy tattooing inside. Once inside RedTree, the simplicity of the shop gives it a very sleek and professional feel. The first impression of the interior of Redtree is that of an open and minimalistic space, with a feel and look of only relaxation and creativity.

The first station upon entering RedTree is occupied by Durb Morrison. His strong new-school traditional style combined with the rich color choices he makes are a combo sought after by many tattoo collectors. Durb can be found many days at RedTree continuing a session with a long time client, or drawing for a new individual who presented him with a fun idea.

A dedicated painter and fine artist, Gunnar enjoys tattooing many styles. Gunnar is fond of a bold, illustrative style of tattooing that keeps him busy with many large projects and exciting new clients. Many weekends, RedTree hosts a local art and paint night where most artists that attend gravitate toward the abundance of knowledge Gunnar is known to openly share.

Having a deep interest in science and energy, Adam France is at RedTree tattooing large, flowing biological texture or robotic based, full limb projects most days. The paintings that Adam creates also reflect the fascination he has with science and nature. Adam’s clients are very friendly individuals with great attitudes, all having sought his bio-mechanical style and positive attitude.

Below the main floor of Redtree, the basement area is finished and serves as an ideal distribution center for True Tubes (truetubes.com). In the other end of the downstairs is an artist lounge with PlayStation, as well as a photography area for professional photo taking of finished work. Another feature of RedTree is that the tattoo artists control nearly everything in the studio with their cell phones and apps designed to control the devices inside, like the stereo, television, client meals and more. An extra bonus for everyone, directly behind the gallery is a custom cookie store where clients go to get their mid-session sugar and caffeine fix. It’s the best of both worlds for artists, clients and also guest artists when they are in town. RedTree Tattoo Gallery is always offering guest artists who are traveling around the country or simply passing through the artistically beautiful city of Columbus, Ohio a clean, friendly, appointment only, all disposable tattoo studio and art gallery to comfortably work from. RedTree has surely sunk it’s roots back into Hell City Tattoo Fest’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio and is blossoming nicely!

Interested in getting tattooed by Gunnar? You’re in luck. After his art show on August 31st, he’ll be back to tattooing full time. If you’re interested in getting tattooed by him, e-mail artofgunnar@gmail.com.

Tattoo by Gunnar at Red Tree Tattoo in Columbus, OH