How did you get into tattooing or art in general?
I got into art from always drawing with my dad as a little girl. As I got older, I wanted to carry those memories into something fun, and meaningful, and tattooing felt like the perfect place for that.
What inspires your work (music, art, culture, emotions, etc.)?
Music inspires me, and I am hugely inspired by Japanese culture.
How would you describe your tattoo style in a few words?
Light, feminine, floral.
What kind of tattoos do you love to do most?
I love to do anything with flowers, animals, or cute characters of cartoon or something more in depth.
What’s your process when creating a custom design?
I ask for as much feedback from the client as possible. I want to make sure they are happy with the design, and that it feels like theirs before I turn it into a tattoo.
Is there a tattoo you’ve done that you’re especially proud of or that has a story behind it?
A goth moth as it was my first ever tattoo on real skin. It is special because it marks the very beginning of this journey.
What’s your personality like in the studio? (chill, focused, funny, quiet artist, etc.)
I’m chill and focused. I want to make sure every client walks away with something they are proud to show off.
How do you want clients to feel when they sit in your chair?
I want clients to feel comfortable and relaxed.
What kind of energy or music do you like to work with?
I like working with pumped up music. It keeps me energized and focused for the rest whole session.
How do you spend your time when you’re not tattooing or creating?
I spend time with my dog or looking for new inspiration to develop my art.
What’s something unexpected or quirky about you that people wouldn’t guess?
I wouldn’t say it’s quirky but people always misjudge my height and they are always shocked about it.
What does tattooing mean to you?
Tattooing means a lot to me. It means giving people a chance to show the world their story or their meaning through beautiful artwork on their body.
What motivates you as an artist every day?
Seeing clients’ reactions after a tattoo. That energy pushes me want to keep growing and creating.
How do you see tattooing as a form of self-expression or storytelling?
It can be both. Some tattoos are pure self expression, others hold deep stories. It all depends on the client.
What’s one thing you want every client to take away from their experience with you?
I want each client to take away something they can be proud of. And something that I am proud to have created for them.
What’s your go-to comfort drink or snack during a long tattoo day?
My comfort drink and snack would be a can of Monster and a Twix.
Who would you most love to tattoo (dead or alive)?
I would love to tattoo my mum. She has supported me through this whole journey.
If you weren’t a tattoo artist, what do you think you’d be doing?
I think I would probably still drawing. But working a regular 9-5 job.
Any guilty pleasures or funny rituals before a session?
Pulling my gloves down really hard to make sure they are as low as they could be.
What made you fall in love with creating art on skin versus on canvas or paper?
I fell in love with tattooing on skin as it has endless possibilities of making beautiful pieces.
How has your art evolved over the years?
My art went from cartoon drawing to bolder black and white designs with florals and animals.
Do you have a message or belief that guides you?
I always go back to this quote that I love “Your life is like a sketchbook… full of blank pages with endless possibilities. So sketch your own life“. It reminds me I can do anything I want. On paper, on skin, and in life.