Piinky Roselle Park, NJ

“SURROUND YOURSELF WITH OTHERS THAT ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT THE ART OF TATTOOING—NOT JUST THE MONEY...”

PIINKY

Hey! My name is Veronica, but everyone knows me as Piinky. I graduated with my bachelor’s and decided to take on tattooing full-time. I now co-own with my friend and great tattoo artist, Dirty Dianna, an all-female tattoo shop in New Jersey ⸺ Who/where do you get your inspiration from? Anka Tatuaze is definitely an inspiration to me—I love her work! ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Do your research— a tattoo artist might do great work, but that doesn’t mean they specialize in the style you’re looking for ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? Some were supportive, and some had mixed feelings— especially since I left my job to take on tattooing full-time ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? I’ve always been interested in tattoos, but what got me into actual tattooing was finding myself feeling miserable at my 9-5 office job after graduating and wanting to get back to doing something artistically creative ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? Surround yourself with others that actually care about the art of tattooing—not just the money and “Tattoo Artist” title ⸺ Why did you and your partner open Sola Ink? We wanted to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all—We’re now a fully operating female shop! ⸺ What do you look forward to in the coming years? Seeing how I develop and grow as an artist—getting my style to be more consistent. ✕