Former techie turned full time creative, Jake Hades has spent the past twenty years in the Pacific Northwest as a tattoo artist and audio engineer.

Learning the basics of graphic design from an early age, he honed his skills in the traditional mediums before advancing to the digital realm; eventually landing various positions in the tech and gaming industry.

After relocating to Washington, the opportunity to become a tattoo artist in 2009 set him on the path to a lifelong profession. In addition to the visual arts, Jake performs as bassist for Seattle punk band, Having Issues, has toured with The B Movie Monsters and Evelyn's Casket, as well as composing and recording his own horror themed music endeavor, HadesMachine.