Grettel Miami, FL

Hello! Im Grettel from Lima, Perú. I am an artist, tattooist, graphic designer, and illustrator based in Miami, Florida. I’m specialized in fineline, micro realism, floral work, and also color in some of my pieces. My work is based on peper shading style. I love all things spiritual, crystals, nature, paint, and CATS ⸺ Who/where do you get your inspiration from? My inspirations: kelogsloops painter, Triotan artist, the internet, and books ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Just relax; a broken heart hurts more than a prick ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? That I’m crazy, but they know I love all artistic skills and tattoos; now it’s my fav ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? The process of sketching. I also like when my clients first see their tattoos and at the end when they see the tattoo done ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? The pandemic, free time, crazy friends, and, of course, art ⸺ Who are your favorite artists? Tritoan, Sebaztian Maranta, and Tomagematoma ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) No ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? New opportunities for new artists and new styles to be explored that have been limited by holding past beliefs and social rules; what’s coming is going to be much cooler ⸺ Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it? Nothing crazy, just the normal ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? Practice and be consistent. ✕

GRETTEL