Alex “Empty” Goldstein is a dedicated tattooer and the owner of Copper State Tattoo in Phoenix, Arizona. With a career that began in 2002, he is deeply invested in fostering a comfortable and positive environment for every client. Alex distinguishes himself through his focus on bold, traditional Japanese designs, exclusively employing tebori irezumi, the traditional Japanese hand-poke method, for all his creations. Beyond his work at the studio, he is a musician, performing under the name The Small Axe, and a devoted father to three girls.
