It may seem like everyone and their friend claims to be a tattoo artist now, offering DIY at-home stick ‘n poke styles to stamp skin, but you’d be mistaken to assume it’s for everyone. “Being a tattoo artist is the new rockstar, everyone wants to be one, but it’s hard, not just a way to make quick cash. It isn’t that glamorous – you have to work all day, then go home and draw all night, and go and find inspiration to keep that creative pool flowing. It’s a sacred honor – people are trusting you with their flesh and blood, you need to respect the art and immerse yourself in it fully.”