There are geniuses of every generation and in many fields. Perhaps this kid is one of those. It is NOT wrong to allow him to peruse his passion, it is only unusual at best. If this is what he likes and he is good at it, what the heck is all the commotion?

It's amazing that his patents support him in something he loves. There's no such thint as being too young when you have a gift. Younger kids in other countries handle real guns and do damages, while this kid is doing great art and hurting no one. In my country a lower class 12 year old is having babies...shouldn't they be considered too young? CONGRATS TO THIS KID AND HIS FAMILY!

Let the kid have at it. Imagine how good he'll be when he reaches "legal" age.

The age doesn't matter, it matters is the artist has the skills to be fit for the task. And this kid already shows a lot of skills.

I don't like the style much myself, but he's definitely got great skills. Should he be allowed to do it? Uhh well probably something best left up to his parents, who know him best. Every kid is different.

I love the woman with the sharks! He's really talented and I'm so glad he's allowed to pursue his passion! Not all kids have things they are passionate about at that age. Hopefully he'll be able to continue sharpening his skills and be that much more amazing as an adult. Good luck, Ezrah! :)

Good for him. Explore. Find what you enjoy and makes you happy. This makes for a better adult.

I just hope that he realizes that he will make a mistake, eventually. Even if it is a small error, messing up can really hurt his confidence. Hopefully, his parents, owner of the shop, and others teach him that mistakes are okay and a part of learning. It would be sad to see him crushed by a mistake or stress. Good luck, kid.

If he's good at it then by all means let him be. Ladies & Gentlemen, do remember, age is just a number.

I absolutely love his painting. It's just great knowing that there are people who give the kid a chance to do what makes him happy. (that little red flower is done pretty amazingly)

I mean they aren't THE MOST DETAILED IN THE WHOLE WORLD but they're still really good and that's his style, things don't have to be detailed to be pretty, so I think that it's ridiculous for the woman (middle on the negative comments) to complain that they're childish and lack depth and detail

these are all really good, i just dont think i would trust a 12 yr old

He doesnt look like a guy, more like a girl

He's lucky to have such opportunities

I'm 12 and I couldn't even dream of being as good as that its so cool his artistic ability

Go for it ,,,kido show ur talent don't stop enjoy ur life of exploring xxx

You cannot really make this a style or art discussion, for this is subjective anyway. You cannot really make it a work discussion, either: there are laws for child labour, and as long as they are honoured, there is no discussion. You can take this into a discussion about tattoos as a whole. If you have a negative attitude towards them, you will agree that he should not do it for bad influence. If you have a positive attitude towards them, you will agree that he should do it for it is rather mature to follow a hobby with much effort.

Absolutely fabulous kid and parents! Keep on tattooing Ezra, looking forward for your future work!

F**k this little prick and his parents too.. The world needs another tattoo artist like prisons need more heroin ..People today are a******s ..THIS PROVES IT !!!!

i would let him tattoo me i let my cousin do scull tattoo on my back and a heart on my leg and he's really talented like him and i was the first one for him to tattoo. this little boy has a wonderful gift and if he wants to tattoo others and just because he's 12 don't mean anything he just got the real thing.

Man, he tattooed his own maths teacher. He should get at least a couple extra points on his next maths test 😎

I wouldn't have one of his works put on myself. Not bad work for his age but not exactly phenomenal stuff either. Again, not good enough for me to have it permanent on my body. I'll stick with the top artists for that. But good for him to know and pursue what he wants and enjoys.

I think if a child is passionate about something you should never take that away. It's better letting that child strive of what they're passionate about instead of being out in the street getting in trouble.

Sweet! I'm glad the shop owner is allowing him to apprentice there. God forbid this boy didn't have this opportunity, He would have got himself a tattoo gun on the sly and made a complete mess on some other kids arm. some question this being defined as Genius? I agree. But hes already better than a lot of adult tattoo artists. He might grow to be a properly epic artists in a few years. If he's already tattooing this level of art at 12, I'd definitely be interested in looking him up when he's 20.

Awesome! Your tatts will begin to blur before he can even have his first legal drink!

This can't be legal, can it?

A bit crazy to call him a prodigy. My drawings were at that level when I was his age, but I'm no prodigy.

Maybe he'll be great in a few years, but all those look like a kid's drawings. They belong on a fridge, not skin. Tattooing takes years, maybe decades to perfect and a 12 year old simply doesn't cut it. #notonmyskin

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