Hello. My name is Robert Heale, The newest member of The Hive. I officially began apprenticing in January of 2004. I have always had a love for art and an interest in tattooing. After High School, however, I allowed others around me to dissuade me from pursuing it as a career. Luckily, after starting my own collection of tattoos and from a long standing friendship with Brad Payne I realized tattooing was all I'd ever wanted to do. I knew The Hive was the type of shop I wanted to be a part of. The Hive Crew all have much knowledge to share with me. I am thankful to be a part of The Hive staff and I am excited about the future of tattooing as well as my role in it. A Few Facts about Bobby · I am a associate member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT). · I am blood born pathogens certified. · I have taken and will continue to take classes on prevention of disease transmission in tattooing.