09/21/2023
5 years ago, I was in Pensacola, in school, and nearing the end of my tattoo apprenticeship, fully expecting to continue my tattoo career there. I got news that my Dad had been diagnosed with cancer, and, despite the logic and fears of making such a move at such a time in my life, I made the decision to move closer to him. I'm so glad I didn't wait. Looking back, even though it was hard leaving my friends and family, my mentor, and the life I was building in Pensacola, I see now that it brought more opportunities than I could have ever imagined.
Not only did I get to strengthen my bonds with my family here, but, when my initial job prospect fell through, I also fell into building a tattoo shop where I met some great friends, made amazing connections, and learned so much about not only art and business but about love and life in general as well. I have a similar feeling to the one I had 5 years ago - a feeling that is pulling me in a different direction. Of course, I have a sadness about leaving the life I have made here; my family, my friends, my business. But, I have been feeling change coming for a while.
So, October 31st will be my last day at
Speakeasy Collective, and I'll be moving at the beginning of the year.
l'd love to share with you my next steps, but the truth is that I am just not sure what those next steps are. I may continue tattooing, attending the occasional convention, and further my education, but my main focus is on my health. I have a lot of goals I want to achieve in this life, and I need to be healthy to make those happen. Moving forward, I don't know how much I will tend to this space of the internet, but when I do, I imagine it will involve less tattoos and more drawings and personal photos.
If you have outstanding tattoos that you want to finish with me before I leave, please fill out my booking form at the link in my bio.
If I cannot get you in, I will connect you with another great artist at Speakeasy.
I will be responding to the emails this week, and my form will come down September 30th.
NWA, I love you - thank you for an amazing 5 years. 💕
