Dani Oklahoma City, OK

DANI

I’m Dani; I’m 24 and from Southern California. I have been in the industry since 2015. I specialize in black work, fine line, and floral pieces. I have been tattooing for three years and piercing for seven ⸺ Who/ where do you get your inspiration from? I have three idols that I am heavily inspired by: @3kreuze, @ryanmrray, @mattwmurray. I aspire to create unique black work pieces with added spooky elements ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? Well, my family at first considered it more of a hobby rather than a career. My friends were excited because it meant free tattoos and being a canvas for them. Now being in the industry as long as I have, my family is now requesting work from me, and they seem to be quite proud. It is definitely exciting to have a career in art after being told I never could ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? My clients. Hands down. I love my clients, from my younger people to my older people. I love to hear their stories, experience their personalities, and just bond with them. My clients are what make me push to do what I do ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? My brother, Glenn. I was about 10 years old when he showed me how to make and apply stencils, from covering me with deodorant and carbon paper to actual needle and ink. He always sat there and explained what he knew about tattooing and introduced me to a career I would later find to be my saving grace ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) No, give them all to me. They’re going to get them one way or another. Might as well collect the cool stories about these placements ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? This industry is constantly evolving and changing. I believe way more new-age artists for sure. Bringing their own unique styles and teachings. Come back styles as well. New machine mechanisms. The possibilities are endless in this industry. ✕