Bill Hannong is a highly esteemed master tattooist with a distinguished career spanning over 46 years. He is a prominent figure at Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in North Fort Myers, FL, a studio that opened as the first licensed tattoo establishment in Lee County in 1987. Hannong commenced his extensive journey in tattooing through an apprenticeship under the late Peter Poulos, famously known as Peter Tat-2. He holds the esteemed title of an accredited master tattooist through the Alliance of Professional Tattooers and is a founding member and former president of the Florida Professional Tattoo Artist Guild. Throughout his career, Bill has received numerous accolades, predominantly from the National Tattoo Association. While proficient in all tattoo styles, he is particularly renowned for his extensive oriental style of full-coverage tattooing and his masterful traditional work. Bill approaches each project with a client-focused philosophy, emphasizing the creation of unique, custom pieces tailored to individual ideas and desires.
