Booniem

Martijn, also known as Booniem: tattoo artist in Breda

Martijn also goes by Booniem. Or Booniem is actually called Martijn. At Bunker Tattoo in Breda, either will do. Booniem is pronounced ‘Bonnie eM’. He also answers to FineLine Martijn, a nickname that makes perfect sense once you discover his other speciality.

Originally from Zwijndrecht, he supports Feyenoord and has a soft spot for NAC too. That gives you three things to talk about already. Canada and Thailand will probably come up without any prompting: he has lived in both, and new clients tend to hear about it fairly quickly.

Art school and three full folders

Martijn studied at art school in Breda. At Bunker Tattoo, he was the only applicant to arrive with three full folders of drawings. His love of drawing took up quite a bit of table space from the start.

Old school traditional: where his heart is

Ask where his heart lies and the answer is old school traditional tattoos. That love comes through in his work. Booniem is exceptionally good at the style and happily loses himself in it. Tattooing occupies his thoughts day and night. Is there still room for football and a sandwich? Of course. But ink is never far from his mind.

Even when the studio sends him on holiday, he still turns up at Bunker’s door. Taking time off is apparently an art in itself.

Looking for a traditional tattoo in Breda? Tell Booniem what you have in mind. Your first idea does not need to be a finished design. A subject, a memory or a direction you like is enough to start the conversation.

And then there is fineline

Alongside traditional, Booniem is also skilled in fineline tattoos. It is a striking contrast and part of what makes his work interesting. From the bold visual language of old school to the delicate lines of fineline, he feels at home in both. Tell him which direction appeals to you: expressive traditional or subtle linework. Ja toch. Roughly: ‘Right?’ You will hear it again.

Sandwiches, football and time for a chat

Lokale and Latour, two local sandwich shops, probably know him rather well by now. Booniem is a particularly loyal customer. You could almost call it part of his working routine.

He also makes time for the people around him. He regularly stops to chat with people experiencing homelessness and cares about others. It is as much a part of him as football, tattooing and that familiar little phrase: ‘Ja toch.’

Get a tattoo by Booniem at Bunker Tattoo

Traditional or fineline: would you like a tattoo by Martijn, also known as Booniem? Contact Bunker Tattoo in Breda and ask for Booniem. Share your idea or send the references that catch your eye. The conversation about Canada and Thailand will probably be included.