I’m very happy to present this many years overdue interview with John Joyce of Scarab Body Arts. It’s a long read, but worth it — I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Click through to read it now, and come on back here to comment.
John Joyce (Scarab) Interview Posted
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108 responses to “John Joyce (Scarab) Interview Posted”
Like the others said, AMAZING interview. I learnt a lot from it and it makes me feel good to know there are people out there with the knowledge / desire to learn everything there is to know about their craft – it’s a very refreshing attitude. I’m now interested in the shading side of scarification, I’ll be doing some research on this asap!
One of the greatest things in life is finding someone who loves what they do with theirs.
Like the others said, AMAZING interview. I learnt a lot from it and it makes me feel good to know there are people out there with the knowledge / desire to learn everything there is to know about their craft – it’s a very refreshing attitude. I’m now interested in the shading side of scarification, I’ll be doing some research on this asap!
One of the greatest things in life is finding someone who loves what they do with theirs.
John is my hero! He’s done almost all of my piercings and theyve all been amazing.
I had my scarification done by John too and with the stories he mentioned in the interview he always makes the time go by quick! I feel so comfortable with him. I recommend John 100% to anyone who ever makes a comment about my piercings. He’s the only reason I ever go back to Syracuse! (I just have to make sure I have enough money before I go see him though!) 😛
Honestly, I love him!
John is my hero! He’s done almost all of my piercings and theyve all been amazing.
I had my scarification done by John too and with the stories he mentioned in the interview he always makes the time go by quick! I feel so comfortable with him. I recommend John 100% to anyone who ever makes a comment about my piercings. He’s the only reason I ever go back to Syracuse! (I just have to make sure I have enough money before I go see him though!) 😛
Honestly, I love him!
That was awesome!
That was awesome!
John is awesome.
John is awesome.
nice interview, lots of good info
nice interview, lots of good info
John is THE BEST, bar none, body mod practitioner I have ever had the pleasure of having work on me. Fortunately for me, he is a 7 minute drive from my house, and I am actually on my way out the door to go have him punch a big hole in my ear! Awesome to see him interviewed; thanks so much, Shannon, for bringing it to us. Seriously, if you have the opportunity to have John work on you, be it piercing, branding, or whatever, DO IT.
John is THE BEST, bar none, body mod practitioner I have ever had the pleasure of having work on me. Fortunately for me, he is a 7 minute drive from my house, and I am actually on my way out the door to go have him punch a big hole in my ear! Awesome to see him interviewed; thanks so much, Shannon, for bringing it to us. Seriously, if you have the opportunity to have John work on you, be it piercing, branding, or whatever, DO IT.
That was a really nice, warming interview to read. The sheer love of the craft really came through, I only hope that I can put the same work, effort and love into piercing in the future!
That was a really nice, warming interview to read. The sheer love of the craft really came through, I only hope that I can put the same work, effort and love into piercing in the future!
I have to say that John is definately an amazing person! He pierced my tongue about 2 years back and I couldn’t beleive what an astounding job he did. Not to mention the healing time and minimal pain. If anyone gets a piercing John is your man. Same with any modification if you like and no one else does who cares its your body you are the one that has to live with it. Thanks John…wonderful interview!
I have to say that John is definately an amazing person! He pierced my tongue about 2 years back and I couldn’t beleive what an astounding job he did. Not to mention the healing time and minimal pain. If anyone gets a piercing John is your man. Same with any modification if you like and no one else does who cares its your body you are the one that has to live with it. Thanks John…wonderful interview!
That was a wonderful interview to read. Unfortunately I’m a thousand miles away from his studio. One thing I really appreciate about John is he has never stopped giving good information to the general piercing community. He at times is rather tireless in answering basic questions on websites like livejournal or BME by people who are not his clients and struggle with basic aftercare or jewelry information. I think it is very telling of his giving nature and love for the craft.
That was a wonderful interview to read. Unfortunately I’m a thousand miles away from his studio. One thing I really appreciate about John is he has never stopped giving good information to the general piercing community. He at times is rather tireless in answering basic questions on websites like livejournal or BME by people who are not his clients and struggle with basic aftercare or jewelry information. I think it is very telling of his giving nature and love for the craft.
John is pretty dang awesome. I’ve hung out with him a time or two, and he did a very nice favor for me while I was in Syracuse this past January.
Also, Scarab Body Arts has to be one of the most beautiful shops I’ve ever been in, and John was kind enough to give me a tour. The massage room is to die for!
John is pretty dang awesome. I’ve hung out with him a time or two, and he did a very nice favor for me while I was in Syracuse this past January.
Also, Scarab Body Arts has to be one of the most beautiful shops I’ve ever been in, and John was kind enough to give me a tour. The massage room is to die for!
WOW!!! thank you so much to everyone for all these wonderful comments, I really appreciate it.
many thanks to Shannon for the opportunity.
WOW!!! thank you so much to everyone for all these wonderful comments, I really appreciate it.
many thanks to Shannon for the opportunity.
Johns awesome, glad to see he is being interviewed. I’ve never told anyone to go anywhere but Scarab for piercings. I’ll be in soon!
Johns awesome, glad to see he is being interviewed. I’ve never told anyone to go anywhere but Scarab for piercings. I’ll be in soon!
Wow Shannon, wonderful interview. Back when you posted the Johnny Thief interview THIS is what I wanted to see in a piercing interview. Not to discredit the interview with Anders the piercing guy :-p, but this had more of what I was looking for. Love the interview series.
Wow Shannon, wonderful interview. Back when you posted the Johnny Thief interview THIS is what I wanted to see in a piercing interview. Not to discredit the interview with Anders the piercing guy :-p, but this had more of what I was looking for. Love the interview series.
This was probably my favorite interview you’ve posted in the last two months. I loved the questions, and answers. All in all a very good read, and a very talented guy.
This was probably my favorite interview you’ve posted in the last two months. I loved the questions, and answers. All in all a very good read, and a very talented guy.
Really enjoyed that interview and if my travels ever take me near John Joyce I will not pass up the opportunity of meeting him and getting some work done. Truly inspirationl.
Really enjoyed that interview and if my travels ever take me near John Joyce I will not pass up the opportunity of meeting him and getting some work done. Truly inspirationl.
Does anyone know the location of the title picture?
Does anyone know the location of the title picture?
Love this interview. If I ever find myself in syracuse ill definetly be stopping by to get some work done by him. Its great to see someone who loves his job & likes helping other people out. You don’t find that in many piercers out here in kansas.
Love this interview. If I ever find myself in syracuse ill definetly be stopping by to get some work done by him. Its great to see someone who loves his job & likes helping other people out. You don’t find that in many piercers out here in kansas.
Amazing interview! John seems like a great guy. I’d love to have some work done by him in the future. My thanks goes out to Shannon for bringing this to us.
Amazing interview! John seems like a great guy. I’d love to have some work done by him in the future. My thanks goes out to Shannon for bringing this to us.
maria: That pic was taken in the Adirondacks, on the Moose River.
maria: That pic was taken in the Adirondacks, on the Moose River.
Okay, I haven’t had time to read the interview yet but I just thought I’d say the front pic is BEAUTIFUL.
Okay, I haven’t had time to read the interview yet but I just thought I’d say the front pic is BEAUTIFUL.
I can only second what everybody else said before me. Really amazing read. All the recent interviews have been of exceptional quality, and I sincerely hope there’s more to come!
This is what I love about BME!
I can only second what everybody else said before me. Really amazing read. All the recent interviews have been of exceptional quality, and I sincerely hope there’s more to come!
This is what I love about BME!
Wicked interview…and Im a really huge fan of his tattoos..they suit him very well…Im pretty much in love with his back work.
Wicked interview…and Im a really huge fan of his tattoos..they suit him very well…Im pretty much in love with his back work.
Now THAT is an interesting interview!
Now THAT is an interesting interview!
Awesome!
great interview!
John gave me my first piercing… and ever since then I wont go to anyone else, I refuse! haha.. His work is simply amazing.
Thanks again John.
Awesome!
great interview!
John gave me my first piercing… and ever since then I wont go to anyone else, I refuse! haha.. His work is simply amazing.
Thanks again John.
John really is an amazing guy. It’s about time he got featured on here. =0P He’s done almost all of my piercings, and I only wish I knew about him earlier instead of all the heartache and research to find someone qualified to do my scalpelling work. A 2 hour drive each way to his shop, but it’s worth it 10x over for his quality of work and knowledge. Ask him anything about piercing and he can go into so much detail about the field and everything inbetween. Can’t wait to check out the new piercing room that was recently done! =0D
John really is an amazing guy. It’s about time he got featured on here. =0P He’s done almost all of my piercings, and I only wish I knew about him earlier instead of all the heartache and research to find someone qualified to do my scalpelling work. A 2 hour drive each way to his shop, but it’s worth it 10x over for his quality of work and knowledge. Ask him anything about piercing and he can go into so much detail about the field and everything inbetween. Can’t wait to check out the new piercing room that was recently done! =0D