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What inspired you to become a tattoo artist?
I was always attracted to the idea of tattooing, my
parents hated so naturally I loved it. I became an
apprentice at first in secret. The artist just seemed so
odd & I wanted to be that. Something people would
stare at & never could figure out.
Do you remember the first tattoo that you ever done?
I do, I was so distraught & sweaty haha. I had mini
panic attacks all through, but I had good people
watching me as I was tattooing.
How would you describe your tattooing style? Best
way is new school. Though I would like to strive away
from new school, to continue for more challenging
forms of tattooing. The future can only tell where I’ll
end up in styles.
What has been the most difficult place for you to tattoo
a man / woman?
The butt, it’s so fleshy & not always firm enough to
tattoo. That & sometimes I have the misfortune of
receiving a non-showered client.
Do you have any tattoos, if so how many? I do & I cant
that far haha, I have a lot haha.
Did you do any of them yourself?
I did & wished I had waited for someone I could
trust enough to tattoo me. Now a day I have so many
artists I wish to have tattoo me. Not that I can’t, just so
regretting the ignorance of my youth.
What is your best tattoo horror story?
As always it starts out with two stupid drunk people.
I was tattooing these lades who went off in the
bathroom to drink, it was not the best or professional
shop in my career. Nonetheless it was work. They
came out about half an hour later, after making me
wait for them. I was tattooing their Butts, one of the
clients decide to laugh so hard she moves & she gets
a line outside the tattoo. She flips out on everyone
at the shop; I was also in my apprentice stage, really
discouraged as the shop artists considered firing me.
Though they found later she did have too much to
drink. As she bragged at a bar how she was going to
sue our shop all because of her jumping. KNOWING
she had. She just wanted money. Later a cover fixed it.
Now looking back on it I just laugh & hold no hatred
to it. I see new apprentices & just feel the pain of when
I was in that position.
What is your take on people getting drunk and then
getting inked? I don’t like it!
Don’t do it!
What is the craziest tattoo you ever put on someone?
A unicorn, cause one of the reasons I became a tattoo
artist was to tattoo a unicorn. When I did, oh lord did
I feel complete haha. So many colors & just couldn’t
get over it for weeks.
How big was the largest tattoo you’ve ever done?
Just sleeves so far, hoping in the future to finally get a
back piece in my portfolio this year.
Are there any tattoo artists that inspire you?

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Many but mostly the bosses I have had. I
love seeing a woman or man in control
of there art & lives. Artist can inspire me.
Though Men & woman, who are fantastic
at art & business gets the most respect.
Joe Truck, Irish Cash & Colby Sue are all
artists & businessmen I admire.
What’s the secret to being a great tattoo
artist? Never stop learning nor creating
art. The key is to be humble & watch
other artist around you. I love my team
of artists. Amazing hard working people
with great attitudes & art skills.
What is your favorite tattoo done by you?
A unicorn! Haha. I love Unicorns!
For a first timer, where would you recommend they get
a tattoo to experience the least amount of pain?
Forearm for sure, its meant to take pain. I always
try to sell that spot like it will save your life ha.
Do you draw for any other reason other than
tattoos?
I always am trying to find a new form of art to
try, painting, drawing 7 or sculpting. Also know
how to build tables & night stands haha, Thank
you high school for that!
What are some of your favorite subjects to draw?
Woman mostly as I love the forms they have.
Always very sleek yet curvy. Animals or wild
life, I love anything that is nature related to crazy
comics.
What inspires your creativity as an artist?
My father, I had an amazing Dad who
always encouraged me to be a tattooist. I
thank him so much for his never ending
badgering for me to be better.
What is the biggest difference between
drawing on paper and drawing on someone?
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