In addition, I am strongly for empowering other women, femmes and themmes, other women-led businesses, and finding our strengths. I love seeing folks embody their existence, take up space, and what they bring to the world. One of the things I want to provide by being in this industry is a safe place to get your tattoo done and person to connect with. When I do take on commissions, that I am someone who captures and hears your vision and refines it with my personal and professional insight. Someone who can educate you why this or that doesn't work and not make you feel like inferior when you don't understand why an idea wouldn't translate. When I do take on work, I am here to collaborate with you!

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Along with creating a safe place for myself as a woman of color, I also know where I started as a young artist and the difficulties of pursuing art as a career. Although I know my time is limited and my mentorship has a preciseness that is unable to give everyone even those the most devoted and committed the opportunity. I do believe there's a multitude of aspects that help with prospective opportunities.

A big part of the art community is learning how to network and getting to know people and having an interest enough to support other artists. You can't expect to be seen if you're not seeing other people, if that makes sense. After networking, it's on you to manage your social media and content and production of work. There's a vulnerable aspect of posting your work, but there's also validation that comes from people around you who love what you are doing and also your artist friends critique to improve your work. You have to appreciate constructive critique and sometimes our friends and family won't give us that critique and shove to look at our work differently! 

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That's where I can come in. Although I am not here to teach art to an apprentice, I am here to help refine work and give another perspective. Even if you are not directly my apprentice, if you catch me or want to pick my brain and have me review your work--I can help give tips and tricks on ways to hone your craft, grow your art, network, and what areas to work on and creating a portfolio that can make you stand out during your times with me. At the end of the day, my work allows me to deeply connect with other people. My mission is to help people feel better about themselves and this is a job that lets me be creative and do just that. Thank you for that trust and support.

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