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If you told me a year ago that I’d stop tattooing and give up my studio, I wouldn’t have believed it. But here we are. And my biggest fuck-up of last year - holding onto a space for a whole year when I only worked there for two months, between my trips to Europe and the jungle. I thought I’d come back and keep tattooing, but you already know how that turned out. I lost a lot of money, but more than that, I learned something important: when something no longer serves you, no matter how much you’ve invested, holding on only makes it harder to let go. This week, I finally closed that chapter. Packed up the last of my things and moved out. I thought I’d feel okay since I hadn’t been there in months, but it turned out to be way more emotional than I expected. I made that space for myself, met incredible people there, spent so many hours creating. This past year has been one long lesson in letting go. Of places, people, ideas, even parts of myself. It’s not always easy, but it always feels lighter. And this tattoo, done in my studio, feels like a reminder what I’ve learned - life moves like the ocean, constantly changing, and all we can do to is learn to move with it 🐋
BlackworkAnimalLower leg

Description

The tattoo features a large, stylized hammerhead shark curving around the leg, with a detailed green sea turtle positioned below it. The shark has a sleek, elongated body with sharp lines, while the turtle showcases intricate shell patterns and textures.

Technical Details

Line Work: Bold and clean lines for the shark, with finer details for the turtle.

Shading: Heavy shading on the shark to create depth, while the turtle has lighter shading to highlight its features.

Color Usage: Predominantly black and gray, with the turtle having subtle hints of green.

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