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How long have you been apprenticing at Loco Tattoo for?
I have been an apprentice at Loco Tattoo for just over two years and now have experience in a range of styles including realism, trad and finalise. 

Where did you grow up and what were you doing before becoming an apprentice?
I was born and grew up in Surrey, UK and came to Australia 3 years ago while travelling, but ended up falling in love with the country and pursuing my dream job!

Before becoming an apprentice, I had achieved a psychology degree and worked in lots of different jobs, but ever since I was a teenager, tattooing was my idea of a dream job and I was always interested in tattoos and tattoo culture. 

Are you a self taught artist or are you learning to draw now you are in a studio?
I have always been passionate about drawing, especially portraits. I have even done commissions in the past, but I did not expect just how much there was to learn when I started my apprenticeship. I feel my skills and knowledge  are incomparable to when I started in studio and I learn something new every day!

What is your favourite style of tattooing that you would like to specialise in?
This is a tough question, because I love trying all the styles! But I would say realism has been my favourite to learn because I find it really keeps my brain active throughout the whole process, and the practical skills I’ve learned from realism feed into every other style I try!

What art mediums do you use?
I mainly draw with paper and graphite, but I also enjoy painting with watercolours.

What do you get up to when you aren’t tattooing?
I like reading, playing switch or video games, hanging out with my dog, Rosie. I also love being out in nature.

What’s the best advice you’d give someone looking to get into the industry?
Never believe your skills as an artist have peaked and always see failure as a part of growth!