10/07/2026
My 3 year tattooversary is approaching (beginning of November) and its got me all up in my feels. The past 4 years of my life has been so crazy, both personal and work. Challenge after challenge. Nonstop change. Learning, growing and evolving.
This career changed me. I never imagined loving tattooing as much as i do. It has challenged me in so many ways. Forced me to grow in places i never knew i was capable of. Blossomed so many unbreakable bonds with the most amazing people.
If Iโm being completely honest, the last few weeks have been incredibly difficult. Being present on social media has been so hard. You see everyone sharing the most exciting, most positive moments and for the past few months Iโve been struggling to pay my bills and suffering from crazy burnout. I tattoo full time so this is my only income. The imposter syndrome creeps in. Am i slow right now because Iโm not good enough? Picking my art and tattoos apart. Not posting certain ones because i see room for improvement or i fear Iโve not done a job to be proud of. Comparing myself to other artists. Noticing theyโre faster, better, more booked. Constant โIโm doing something wrong.โ. The dreaded โis it time for a โrealโ job?โ , โmaybe they were all right, Iโm not cut out for this.โ
Thatโs been weighing heavy on my mind lately because once i fell in love with tattooing, i knew there was nothing else for me. Tattooing has made me a better artist. I love the relationships i build with my clients. the freedom this career gives me is everything I dreamed of. I love the connections with fellow artists.
Despite the hardships, the failures, the pressures and struggles, nothing prepared me for the gratitude and determination this career gives me. I am forever grateful for the outpour of support I receive and I am so thankful for every single one of my clients. Thank you so much for the past three years and (hopefully) many more ๐ thank you for believing in me and thank you for supporting me so I can do a career I absolutely cherish.
