Lauren Moran Delray, FL

BEIKER MOLINA

I am a self-taught tattoo artist originally from Nicaragua. My passion for tattoos began at a very early age. I started creating my own machines because I did not have the money to buy my equipment, which cost a lot; with the support of my family and friends, little by little, I was able to perfect my techniques which I never finish learning.

I always try to improve myself; my biggest competition is my own. I am always coming up with ideas to improve my tattoos; my desire is to be able to perform full-color and white and gray hyperrealism. I am a family man, and that is my greatest motivation to become better. I am always very sociable, and I try to ensure that my clients have a unique and pleasant experience. In Los Angeles I take my tattoo studio to the home of my clients. Giving them VIP service ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? At

first, my mom didn’t think it was good, but in the end, she supported me; my grandmother loved the idea, and there were many friends who never believed in me, and today they are surprised by the light projected by the fruit of my work ⸺ Which tattoo artist do you currently admire? One of the tattoo artists that I admire the most is 1Yomico Moreno ⸺ What is your goal or dream to fulfill? My goal is to leave my name embodied for eternity like the great artists of the renaissance ⸺ What blockages have had in your career, and how have you overcome them? The most difficult blockages are seeing that my work has not grown as I want it to. I always overcome these uncertainties by practicing, investigating, and nurturing my knowledge to be able to jump over that wall ⸺ How far do you want to go? I want to become one of the greatest artists of my time. ✕