Thatโs how real change works. ย Doubt will still show up. So will bad days, crowded rooms, and moments where the vision feels fuzzy. None of that means youโre off course. It just means youโre in it.
I used to find my meaning in service โ as a medic, a first responder, and a Soldier. When those chapters ended, I had to redefine what meaning looked like. I feel blessed that I found art and tattooing to fill that need.
My purpose is evolving โ part healing, part storytelling, part helping others find meaning through art. If I can create something that helps someone see their own story in a new light, then Iโve done more than tattoo; Iโve connected.
The two koi represent balanceโthe constant movement between opposing forces that defines growth. Light and dark, strength and vulnerability, discipline and freedom. Acceptance is about finding peace in that balance, not trying to erase one side or the other.
Patience means trusting that progress is happening even when you canโt see it yet. Every pass of the needle, every line drawn, every step forward mattersโwhether in art or in personal growth.
Tattoo artist improving shading skills with Tattooing 101โs Artist Hour while joining Inktober 2025โprogress, practice, and keeping it fun.