Celebrated Ghanaian visual artist and renowned tattoo practitioner, Anthony Jefferson Hanson, popularly known as Ashenso has shed light on his early days in the body art industry, reflecting on the hustle and determination that laid the foundation for his global success.
Speaking in an exclusive interview sighted by kmjofficial.com and hosted by broadcast personality KMJ The Royal Host at the K-Squared Media Studios, the hyper-realistic painter and tattoo maestro opened up about how he built his clientele from the ground up, transitioning from the local hustle era to mastering his craft and breaking societal stigmas around body ink along the way.
Recalling his early grind, Ashenso made a candid disclosure about how aggressively he pitched his craft during his formative years:
“I used to sell tattoos to ladies like I was selling pure water,” Ashenso revealed during the sessionS.
The artist explained how treating his art like an everyday fast-moving commodity allowed him to gain practice, challenge public perception through precision and professionalism, and build an expansive network of patrons across Ghana. His relentless work ethic paid off, taking him from offering body art to everyday clients to tattooing high-profile personalities, world leaders, and global celebrities.
The full interview, which delves deeper into Ashenso’s journey from communication design to international acclaim, is now streaming on YouTube via Ksquared Media Studios official channel.
Watch Full Interview Here
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