Takiichi Kuohujoki (aka "Taki") was born in Japan, but spent most of his childhood growing up in Canada, and later, the United States.
He has studied various forms of art all over the U.S., but has mainly focused on Illustration, and later Tattooing.

Since 1992, Taki has been a professional Tattooist after apprenticing under Rick Matthews and Brad Knaack at "Backbreaking Tattoos"
in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
As of 1994 Taki began working out of "Rogues' Gallery Tattoo Studio"
in Menomonie, Wisconsin where he continues today, designing and tattooing custom work.
He also continues to do Illustration work on the side when time allows.

'All art is an imitation of nature.'
(Seneca)