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The tattoo scene is constantly changing. It went from being a niche, controversial subculture to one of the more mainstream forms of self-expression. In 2023, about 32% of Americans had at least one tattoo—an average of 38% of women and 27% of men. I’ve been tattooing for over three decades; it hasn’t always been this […]
A lot has been happening in my life recently. A lot of things pulling me in different directions—a lot of things feeling like they’re weighing on me, pulling me down. Like they’re dimming the light in my spirit, leaving me empty. When you’re not balanced, when you’re not present in the moment, it can be […]
I’m so proud of my Skin Design family and forever grateful to be part of the tattoo community. This past weekend was insane. Me, Linh, Reena, Amanda, and Nigel all made our way to the Miami Allstars Tattoo Convention—another opportunity to connect and make memories. It always reminds me why I do what I do. […]
Life will always throw you curveballs. Sometimes, they come in the form of bullets. I feel like I dodged a major one recently—something that could have completely derailed me and taken my legacy with it, ending my career. When you’re an entrepreneur, there is no stability. There will be good times; times when your company […]
Immortalize your legacy on skin. Let’s create your own, one-of-a-kind Hawaii tattoo piece at the legendary Skin Design Tattoos, Hawaii, today; text (702)-297-6079 or reach out here. Growing up the way I did, it was hard to find my roots. My childhood was a turbulent one; I didn’t know stability. When I was still young, […]
Our industry is growing. Every year, more artists enter the scene from all over the world, from tattoo schools and academies to private studios. But even with the rising oversaturation of the market, our industry still has that small feel. We’re a community. People come into our industry for so many different reasons. There’s the […]
Skin Design is about so much more than tattoos. It’s about community. Family. It’s about growth, breaking boundaries, creating a legacy—both in and outside of the tattoo studio. People think that we’ve made it. That we’ll start slowing down—especially as I near the age most artists retire. But, the SDT knows that this is just […]
This economy is brutal. Everybody’s feeling it. The tattoo community is no exception. We’re either in or on the brink of a recession—depending on who you ask. After the pandemic in 2022, inflation was the highest it had been in over four decades. And for a lot of people, it hasn’t gotten better. They haven’t […]
The Golden State Tattoo Expo last week with the team left me with a lot of emotions. Seeing my team show up everyday, the way they challenge themselves, the way they never stop improving in their work—seeing the way the tattoo community showed up to support them even when they didn’t get that same recognition […]
Another Golden State Tattoo Expo in the books. Another reminder of why I’m so proud of my SDT team, how they inspire me to keep pushing, keep making art, keep breaking boundaries. Even at 53. If my team can do it, if they can pull an all-nighter (or two), if they’re that hungry—it makes me […]