Q&A with Brayden Murua
Brayden Murua shares his painful yet memorable tattoo story
November 1, 2021
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.”