i have been tattooing professionally for 4+ years now, after undergoing an
apprenticeship of almost one year. honestly, i still consider myself
an apprentice to the art of tattooing -- there is still so much to learn.
early on in my career i bought a tattoo shop, and eventually bought out the
piercing buis as well. i strived to make the shop a completely custom tattoo
studio --which created quite a following. people like it when they
know that no one else will have their tattoo, and above all, that they
exhibit a beautiful piece of art. in 2003 my husband and i moved to new
mexico and i now work at tinta cantina tattoo - the only solely custom
tattoo shop in albuquerque - right on the old route 66. i have
now made it a goal of mine to tattoo only 3 to 5 days a week and leave the
rest of my time open for other art forms. my other art i feel gives me
an advantage when designing and tattooing for inspiration and creativity. my
portfolio will be growing continuously, so keep a look out for new pics of
my origional work !