I’m an apprentice which means I’m still learning. My lines may not be as straight and my shading might not be as smooth as other established artists and that’s part of my learning process. I also am limited in size and complexity. It doesn’t mean the tattoo will be bad, but we will talk about expectations before your appointment. However, it does mean I charge an apprentice rate that’s lower than a licensed artist rate!

I’m a firm believer that your body already knows what it needs to do to recover, your job is to help it.

A tattoo is an open wound, and your body treats it no differently. Keep it clean. Soap and water. No swimming, no baths, and no soap or lotion with fragrances until fully healed (3-6 weeks). If your tattoo is oozing the first few days, you can put tegaderm or plastic wrap over it to keep it from staining your clothes, but be sure to change it at least every 12 hours and wash with soap and water. Once your tattoo begins to peel, you can use unscented lotion if you want to.

The other thing you can do? Stay hydrated, eat protein. Bodies heal faster when taken care of.

Urban Magnolia Studio policies can be found here: https://www.theurbanmagnoliastudio.com/policies

If you have additional questions, you’re welcome to contact me.

Right now, I’m still learning. I definitely have a style when it comes to my watercolor and pen artwork, but every medium has been different for me, and I’m sure tattooing will be no different. I do not have a preferred style at the moment, but I do have an interest in flora and fauna as subject matter.

Typically, flash are pre-made designs that are meant to be tattooed multiple times. Pre-drawns are something the artist has designed on their own and would like to tattoo. Usually, these are not repeatable. Custom work is just what it sounds like. Custom art is made in collaboration between the customer and the client and is tailored specifically to the client. It is not repeatable.

I currently hold a tattoo apprentice license in the state of Tennessee. Along with a Registered Nurse (RN) license :)