Savvy Drawings and Tattoos by Tia

04/27/2026

Unmasked & Unstoppable

​Look closely at the mask in my hands. For a long time, I had to wear that just to survive.

​When the people who are supposed to protect you—your own parents—become the ones who throw you into hell, you do whatever it takes to survive the flames. The abuse, the deep betrayal, the stolen childhood... it forced me to build a heavy, jagged shell. I wore that mask to protect whatever was left of my soul, hiding my pain behind a fierce exterior just to make it through another day.
​But today? I am no longer wearing it. I am holding it.

​I control the narrative now. Taking this mask off wasn't easy. It required confronting the darkest, most terrifying parts of my past and deciding that my story wasn't going to end in the trauma they created. I had to look in the mirror and realize that I am not what happened to me—I am what I chose to become.

​This image is what the "Blessings" look like in my upcoming book, My Masterpiece of Scars: From Hell to Blessings.
​Look at what surrounds me now. You see the Savvy Drawings & Tattoos LLC sign. You see the operations manuals, the tools of my trade, the foundation of my business. I went from a terrified little girl trapped in a nightmare to the fiercely protective mother and CEO of my own life.

​Life is still throwing tests my way. I am currently fighting through new health battles, and some days are incredibly hard. But hear me when I say this: I am unstoppable. I walked through hell to get to this exact spot. A health setback isn't going to take my pen, it isn't going to close my business, and it damn sure isn't going to silence my story.

​My parents may have started my hell, but I built my empire right on top of their ashes. The mask is off. The circle is protected. The Boss Lady is at work.
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04/27/2026

The Truth Beneath. 🎭🔥

​Look closely at the jagged pieces falling away from the face in this drawing. For years, that heavy, cracked mask was the only way I knew how to survive. When you’re a child, your parents are supposed to be your protectors. Instead, mine were the architects of my hell. The abuse and betrayal forced me to build a thick armor just to make it to the next day.
​But when you are forced to walk through the fire your entire life, you eventually realize you cannot be burned to ashes.

​I am currently dealing with some new health challenges, and honestly, life is trying to test me again. But hear me clearly: I AM NOT STOPPING. I have fought through hell my whole life to get where I am today, and I am pushing forward regardless of what gets in my way.

​Every time I pick up my pencil, every time I protect my peace, another piece of that heavy mask hits the floor. I am back on track, and we are about to be busier than ever. Get ready, because I am pouring my soul into everything I do:
​📖 Finishing my raw, unfiltered books, starting with My Masterpiece of Scars From Hell to Blessings
🎨 Expanding Savvy Drawings & Tattoos by Tia LLC
👕 Launching my official clothing line

​The woman beneath the broken pieces is scarred, but those scars are the source of my absolute power. My parents may have started my hell, but I am building an empire on the ashes. Thank you to everyone who continuously supports the vision. The BossLady is back to work. 👑🖤
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04/25/2026

Good morning, everyone.
​Sometimes, the strongest move you can make for your business and your art is knowing when to pause. Recently, I had to take a step back from posting and step away from the desk to focus entirely on my health. I apologize for the silence, but protecting my physical and mental well-being had to come first so I could continue giving you my absolute best.
​But the break is over. I am back, my mind is sharp, and I am grinding harder than ever. The vision for Savvy Drawings & Tattoos by Tia is clearer than it has ever been, and my books are coming to life exactly how they were meant to.
​Thank you to everyone who checked in, stayed patient, and held it down while I was recovering. The real work continues today, and the best is yet to come. Let’s get it.

02/02/2026

FROM SCARS TO BLESSINGS. 🙏🏾✨

God turns tests into testimonies. What started as a vision is now a reality.

This journey hasn’t always been easy, but every scar taught me how to draw a better line. My art is my ministry, and my shop is my sanctuary. When you sit in my chair, you aren’t just getting ink; you’re getting "Soulful Strokes"—a piece of my strength and my story.

I do this for my children and the angels watching over us. The "Savvy Aesthetic" is more than a style; it's a testimony.

Come get a masterpiece that speaks to your soul.

02/01/2026

Moving forward with God first

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

LEVEL UP IT’S OFFICIAL I AM A BUSINESS OWNER !

They say if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. But I say if you do what you love, you fight for it, and you make it official.
I am proud to announce that Savvy Drawings and Tattoos by Tia is now an officially an LLC.
This isn't just about a title. It's about building a legacy for the Ray family and setting a new standard for art in Fayetteville. To my clients who have been with me from the sketchbook to the shop: thank you. To the new ones coming in 2026 get ready for the Savvy Experience.
Savvy Drawings and Tattoos by Tia LLC Est. 2026 Let's work .