I Need to Talk About What Happened! I almost didn’t write this. I’m someone who already struggles to feel seen in social situations. Navigating rooms full of people doesn’t come naturally to me, and industry events are no exception. But I was there. I showed up. I tried. We were taking group photos before the awards show. Someone called for a funny one, so I crossed my eyes and made a stupid face. It was the kind of silly, unguarded thing you do when you’re finally feeling comfortable. And...

I am incredibly honored to share that I am now officially board certified in nipple and areola tattooing through the Alliance of Medical Tattooing (AMT). This was not a weekend course.This was not a “pay and receive a certificate” situation. This was a rigorous process that required: • A lengthy, in-depth application • Submission of detailed healed case work • Professional references • Personal references • A formal interview • Live critiques of my work by leaders in the medical tattooing...

This year started with a bang. Back in February , I entered The Skin Games  on a total whim. I was fascinated by the idea that competitive areola tattooing  even existed — and curiosity got the best of me. The Skin Games  is an international competition for all things skin, and somehow, that impulsive decision led me to finals in March , competing among 15 other artists. I traveled to Atlanta completely alone , terrified and questioning my sanity the entire way. When I ended up placing 3rd ,...