Well... I never thought the day would come where I'd sit down and write this.
After a great deal of thought, I've made the incredibly difficult decision that October 30, 2026, will be my final day as a tattoo artist.
Before anything else, I simply want to say thank you.
To every single person who has ever trusted me with their skin, their stories, and their lives—thank you. Whether you sat in my chair once or dozens of times over the past nineteen years, you have helped shape a career that has been more meaningful than I could ever have imagined.
Tattooing has never just been about putting ink in skin. It's been about the conversations, the laughter, the silence when words weren't needed, the milestones we celebrated together, the losses we mourned together, and the friendships that grew from appointments that were supposed to last only a few hours.
Every tattoo represented a chapter in someone's life, and being invited to play even a small role in those moments has been one of the greatest honors of my life.
When I first picked up a tattoo machine nearly nineteen years ago, I never imagined where this journey would take me. I honestly thought I'd probably be tattooing until I was old, gray, and could barely hold a machine anymore.
Because of that, writing this is incredibly painful.
The decision to step away hasn't come from a lack of love for tattooing. Quite the opposite. I still love creating meaningful work for people. But over the past couple of years, I've had to face the reality that continuing in this profession is no longer healthy or sustainable for me or my family.
Many of you know that every tattoo begins long before an appointment. There are emails, consultations, research, sketching, revisions, and hours spent designing something unique before a needle ever touches skin. When appointments are cancelled at the last minute, repeatedly rescheduled, or simply become no-shows, all of that time—and the income that supports my family—is lost.
Life happens, and I've always tried to extend grace and understanding when it does. But as these situations became more common over the last two years, the financial uncertainty and stress reached a point where I had to honestly evaluate what was best for my health and for the people who depend on me.
This wasn't one difficult day or one difficult month that led me here. It has been a long, emotional decision that I've wrestled with for quite some time.
Please know that this choice doesn't diminish how thankful I am for this career. Tattooing has given me opportunities I never dreamed possible. It has introduced me to some of the most incredible people I've ever met, many of whom I now consider genuine friends. For that, I will be forever grateful.
With that said, if we've discussed a new project or have unfinished work together, I would be truly honored to complete it before my final day on October 30, 2026.
I'll be opening my books first for existing clients with unfinished pieces or projects we've already discussed. After those appointments are scheduled, I'll open any remaining availability to additional requests through a special request form that I'll be sharing soon.
Please know that this isn't goodbye without gratitude.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for every conversation, every laugh, every story, every challenge, and every opportunity to create something that you'll carry with you for the rest of your life.
These past nineteen years have meant more to me than words can adequately express.
As difficult as it is to close this chapter, I'm looking forward to whatever adventure comes next. I'll always carry the memories—and all of you—with me.
