TAYLOR
Taylor worked at Loco for years as our office manager and has transitioned into an artist, where she has been producing mind blowing tattoos for over four years now. Taylor has always had a passion for art and prior to her apprenticeship, she focused on body painting that saw her transform herself in to iconic pop culture characters. Taylor's incredible artistic skills have made her transition in to tattooing absolutely seamless.
TAYLOR
How long have you been tattooing at Loco Tattoo for?
I’ve been tattooing at Loco since September 2022 so around 3.5 years now
Where did you grow up & how long have you been tattooing in QLD for?
I was born and raised in New Zealand, and made the big move to Australia in 2011. Before working at Loco, I was in hospitality, working at Draculas Cabernet Restaurant as a Voo Doo vampire/witch. I have been tattooing for 3.5 years now
Did you complete an apprenticeship or are you self-taught?
I completed my tattoo apprenticeship at Loco Tattoo
What is your preferred style of tattooing?
I am happy to take on all styles but realism will always be my favourite
Do you practise any mediums besides tattooing?
Besides tattooing, I’ve dabbled in graphite drawing and oil painting over the years. I’ve also spent time practicing special effects makeup and body painting, if that counts too
What do you like to do when you're not tattooing?
Outside of tattooing, I’m first and foremost a māmā, so I love spending quality time with my family and friends. I’d also love to get back into creating more special effects makeup looks, body art, and cosplay but for now, parenting and tattooing are definitely my main priorities
What is the best advice you'd give to someone looking to start collecting quality tattoo art?
Start by shifting your mindset a bit…don’t chase tattoos, look at it as collecting art. If you want quality work, spend time researching artists whose style genuinely resonates with you. Every strong tattooer has a lane they excel in, so instead of asking “who can do this?”, look for someone already doing that style at a high level.
Be patient. The best artists are often booked out for a reason, and rushing into an appointment usually leads to compromises you’ll wear forever. It’s worth waiting, travelling, and saving for the right person.
Give your artist creative trust. Bring a clear idea, but don’t micromanage every detail. Great tattoos usually happen when you let the artist interpret the concept in their own style.
And finally, don’t shop by price. Good tattoos aren’t cheap, and cheap tattoos rarely stay good. Treat it like collecting art, you’re investing in something permanent
