Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandon Notch.
Hi Brandon, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Brandon Garic Notch: Forged in Ink and Imagination
The Artist Who Lives Between Worlds
From his earliest days, Brandon Garic Notch was never content to simply exist in the ordinary. Restless curiosity and a love for the strange and beautiful drew him toward drawing, storytelling, and exploring life’s hidden edges. For him, art wasn’t just a hobby — it was a survival tool, a way to turn thoughts and emotions into something tangible.
Long before his name became synonymous with bold, unforgettable tattoos, Brandon was a restless kid with a sketchpad, forever chasing the next idea. Drawing wasn’t just a pastime; it was his first language. Where others saw a blank page, he saw a gateway into another world — a vision waiting to be revealed. That hunger to create led him down a path that was not always easy, but always his own.
In the late ’90s, Brandon found his calling in the hum of a tattoo machine. The medium was raw, unforgiving, and permanent — a challenge he embraced with relentless determination. What began in the fall of 1997 as a gritty, hard-earned apprenticeship evolved into a decades-long career of mastery. Through thousands of hours of practice, he refined his craft until each line, shade, and detail carried a piece of his soul. Over time, he learned that great tattooing wasn’t only about precision — it was about connection. Every piece became a collaboration, a living story written in ink.
Brandon’s creativity has never been confined to a single medium. A storyteller at heart, he expanded into writing, acting, and performance, each discipline feeding the others. Drawing from history, mysticism, and personal experience, he weaves these influences into his tattoos, prose, and characters, creating work that resonates on multiple levels.
Step into his studio and you step into another dimension. The air hums with the low buzz of a tattoo machine, walls lined with books, canvases, and relics collected from a life devoted to beauty and mystery. His art is not merely seen — it is felt, a fusion of craft and soul from someone who has walked the line between the seen and unseen.
To call him only a tattooist would be to miss the bigger picture. Brandon is an actor, author, philanthropist, and creative force unafraid to cross boundaries. His work blends shadow and light, myth and memory, in ways uniquely his own. Whether it’s a mural of ink on skin, a passage in one of his books, or a character he brings to life on screen, his creations carry the weight of human experience and a touch of the mystical.
Today, Brandon Garic Notch stands as a rare breed of artist — one who transforms not just his canvas, but those who experience it. In his hands, art is never just an image. It is a journey, a transformation, and, at times, a touch of magic.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Brandon Garic Notch: Rising Through the Shadows
Behind the bold lines and intricate designs of Brandon Garic Notch’s art lies a story carved from struggle. Long before his name became synonymous with creativity and mastery, Brandon was fighting battles most never saw — battles against circumstance, against doubt, and at times, against himself.
Growing up, life didn’t hand him an easy path. Trouble found him early, and his restless nature sometimes pulled him toward the wrong roads. But even in his darkest moments, art remained his compass. Sketching, painting, and dreaming of something bigger gave him a way to navigate the chaos. The page was where he could rebuild what the world tried to break.
In 1997, when he first gripped a tattoo machine, the challenge was immense. Apprenticeships were grueling, the work unforgiving, and the competition relentless. There were times when quitting seemed like the simpler option — but Brandon pushed forward. Each setback became a lesson; each mistake, a stepping stone. The pain of the struggle became the fuel for his growth.
Over the years, Brandon not only mastered his craft, but also rebuilt himself. He transformed hardship into artistry, and adversity into connection. His tattoos, writings, and performances carry the raw truth of a man who’s endured, learned, and risen stronger.
Today, Brandon Garic Notch stands as proof that the road to greatness is rarely smooth. His journey reminds us that the most powerful art is born not just from talent, but from the grit it takes to survive the fire and keep creating.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Brandon Garic Notch is a multidisciplinary artist, tattooist, author, actor, and storyteller whose career spans more than two decades. Professionally tattooing since 1997, he is known for his intricate, custom designs that combine precision craftsmanship with deep symbolism drawn from history, mysticism, and lived experience. Beyond the tattoo studio, Notch is the author of several works, including Death Is Only the Beginning, and Making Way for the New: Seven Steps to Spiritual Alchemy, exploring themes of transformation, myth, and the human condition. His artistic reach extends to acting and performance, where he has portrayed villains and antagonists on both the big screen and television, with dozens of theatrical credits to his name. A philanthropist, active Freemason, and ever-curious seeker, Brandon blurs the boundaries between mediums, creating work — on skin, page, canvas, or screen — that leaves a lasting emotional and transformative impact.
What’s next?
The future for Brandon Garic Notch promises continued evolution and creative expansion. Building on his mastery of tattooing, writing, and performance, he is poised to explore immersive experiences that blend visual art, storytelling, and live performance. With new books, film and theater projects, and potential global collaborations, Brandon is likely to push the boundaries of artistic expression, mentoring emerging talent along the way. His work may also expand into producing or directing projects that carry the same depth and symbolism found in his tattoos and writing. Ultimately, Brandon’s future involves larger, more immersive creative endeavors, deeper storytelling across mediums, and a lasting impact on both the art world and the audiences who experience his work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.sacredsaint.com & https://brandonnotch.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_notch/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandon.Garic.Notch
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BRANDONNOTCH
- Other: https://imdb.me/Brandon.Garic.Notch
Image Credits
Annamarie De La Cruz Notch
