05/18/2025
It is with a heart so bittersweet and heavy that I make this post. ๐ค
I made a decision this week to step away from tattooing/learning how (temporarily). I have had some more pressing health matters come to light and itโs the best decision for me to take a step back and focus on that, before I pursue this avenue of my life again. I promise Iโm okay and not dying (any faster than before anyway). All things come together for good. ๐ค
I have wanted to learn how to tattoo since I was a teenager and for a long time I (foolishly) believed it wasnโt for me to pursue. Last year I finally had the courage. took a chance on me and gave me an opportunity that I am eternally grateful for. You opened a door for me that, for years, I thought was locked (it wasnโt btw, Iโm just a dummy sometimes). Even after earning the opportunity and the honor to work and learn in one of the most iconic shops on Long Island, one I have admired the work and artists from for years, I still felt some insecurity. Thatโs when I slammed my face into a wall and we all laughed about it. ๐ I have so many friends and people I love in this industry and for some reason I was surprised to be welcomed into your world. There were even people Iโve looked up to and admired for years who suddenly even knew me and my art existed and thatโs so cool to me. I have been truly ignited by this experience and I take none of what Iโve learned lightly. Special shout outs to and your lessons as well. The last six months has felt like family with you all. ๐ค
I will get back to it; at the present though, I canโt say exactly when or where. Thank you to literally everyone who has expressed the desire to share your skin with me for practice or for realsies. I humbly hope to receive the same support when I resume learning and get going for good. ๐ค
with love, ๐ค
