Disruptive Ink Tattoo Studio Sandra Lin

course, learned that other people aren’t always naturally accepting of individuality. At one point, I had a co-worker tell the other people in my shop not to go to my station “because of the aids”… Situations like this do not disturb me; instead, they actually inspire me. It makes me want to keep pushing my art and show these specific people that their narrative about gay people isn’t true. I’ll always stand up for myself in a room full of people, even if that simply means producing better art than them and choosing peace of mind ⸺ Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I’ve recently started drag, and it’s taken up quite a bit of my time! Eventually, I’d love to merge drag and tattooing to create an interesting fresh take on the industry. I also keep a journal of my short-term goals as well as my long-term goals. In that journal, there’s everything from tips on managing anxiety to a reality TV show pitch about the lives of gay tattooers. I’m always coming up with new ideas and cultivating ways to put success into my future. ✕