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Danny Mateo Los Angeles, CA
JANELLE ENVY
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5 Years
Tattooing
Peach Studios
Owner/Artist
Bend, OR
Location
Color Realism, Kawaii
Specialization
info
@janelleenvy.com
@janelleenvytattoo
Instagram & TikTok I have loved art and drawing for as long as I can remember. As soon as I got my first tattoo, I was hooked- not just on getting tattooed, but I wanted to know everything about this industry. After spending many hours in the chair and eventually getting my sleeve and side piece tattooed, I knew that if I didn’t at least try to get into this industry, I would forever regret it. I moved to another state and sold everything I owned to get an apprenticeship, and now I have the best job ever. I love tattooing more than I even imagined and can’t believe I get to draw for a living. I am excited to learn and continue to evolve as an artist throughout my career.
What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin)
Just do it already and stop thinking about the 80 things it is supposed to mean.
What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business?
They hated it and kept sending me various other “art” jobs I should do instead…
What would you say is your favorite
part of the job? The community of artists and being able to travel the world and meet such amazing people. I love the freedom that comes with this job, and you can truly see the hard work you put in pays off!
Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it?
The worst is when people tell me, “I’m totally open and just love your work- draw whatever you want.” It’s a death sentence. They didn’t mean a single word of it. They will then spend the rest of the appt picking apart every bit of what I drew up until I end up drawing something completely different and then micromanaging me the whole way. It’s awful!
What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing?
Hopefully, less bullshit, overpriced tattoo schools just pumping out new artists every three months, and better apprenticeships for people who are good artists and actually want to learn. ✕
