Pacific Tattoo: Reveal - Nicolas Corcoran

(Nicolas Corcoran)

I think my tattoos have mostly impacted my life in a positive way. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’ve gotten bad looks. But I’ve come across plenty of people who appreciate the art. It’s been a great conversation starter over the years.

I got my first tattoo when I was 19. If I have a regret, it might be the hermit crab. I was bored while eating lunch at Denny’s in Guam and decided to get a big flash tattoo.

I favor Balinese style tattoos. My favorites are my Balinese Barong and the Balinese Randga – “bringer of good” and “bringer of evil,” respectively. It reminds me of my times traveling to Bali and the amazing friends I’ve met there.

My Japanese Daruma doll represents good luck and fortune. In the Japanese household, the doll is placed somewhere on a shelf and the owner will make a “wish” or a “goal” that they want to accomplish, and mark one of the eyes. Once the goal is accomplished, the next eye will also be marked in. My goal has been set for nearly 5 years now and I have yet to accomplish it, but I work every day to do so!