Q&A with Brayden Murua

Brayden Murua shares his painful yet memorable tattoo story

Brayden Murua

Murua’s first tattoo before he got shading done.

Alexis Medina, Staff Writer

Q: “What day did you get your tattoo?” 

Murua: “I got my tattoo Aug. 6, 2020. I got my tattoo when I was 16.” 

Q: “What inspired you to get a tattoo that large?”

Murua: “It is a family tradition to get your last name on your back.” 

Q: “Where did you get your tattoo? And why did you choose that location?” 

Murua: “I got my tattoo from “Fat Catt” tattoo parlor. I chose this location because my cousin had [given] me the tattoo artist’s number and recommended him.” 

Q: “How much did your tattoo cost?”

Murua: “My tattoo cost $700 because of how big I wanted it.” 

Q: “Who paid for your tattoo and how long did it take to save up enough money?” 

Murua: “I paid for my tattoo, it took roughly a month to save up enough.” 

Q: “Can you rate the pain level 1-10?” 

Murua: “The pain level was an 8 out of 10 just because of how big the tattoo was and how much shading I got done.” 

Q: “What section of the tattoo hurt the most?”

Murua: “The lining of the letters didn’t hurt that bad, just the shading is what hurt the most because he would press hard with a sharp needle and it would burn.” 

Q: “Do you plan on getting more tattoos in the future?”

Murua: “I plan on having a lot of tattoos, I really like the look of them.” 

Q: “When and where do you plan on getting your next ink work done?” 

Murua: “I am getting another tattoo here in a few months once I am not busy with baseball. The tattoo will be on my forearm and it will be about baseball because of the passion I have for it.” 

Q: “Are you happy with your tattoo decision despite the pain?” 

Murua:  “It was so painful but it turned out great. I am happy with it.”