I am a California grown girl. I discovered my gift when I was 9 years old and made it my mission in life to be a
great artist. I moved to Mexico in 1992 and began doing murals (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs [hand
painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter. In High School I started giving my friends
fake tattoos which sparked my interest in being a tattoo artist. I loved to see my artwork on skin. At the age of
19, I went to get the job of my dreams, doing tattoos, and was denied the opportunity because I had no
experience. That moment I decided I didn't have what it takes to make it in the real world as an artist so I lost
the young passion I had for creating, in an instant. For 12 years I only produced artwork for family and friends,
and seldom did it as the fire was not there for me. It wasn't until September of 2007 (when I did the Landmark
Forum) that I realized the shop owner actually said, "No thanks, we're not interested". I made it mean "My art is
not good enough." He never said that, I did. I recommitted myself immediately -upon getting that- to mastering
my craft. In May of 2008, I quit my job to take on my art full time. Flash forward 17 years, I took on learning to
do tattoos. I made my childhood dream come true.
great artist. I moved to Mexico in 1992 and began doing murals (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs [hand
painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter. In High School I started giving my friends
fake tattoos which sparked my interest in being a tattoo artist. I loved to see my artwork on skin. At the age of
19, I went to get the job of my dreams, doing tattoos, and was denied the opportunity because I had no
experience. That moment I decided I didn't have what it takes to make it in the real world as an artist so I lost
the young passion I had for creating, in an instant. For 12 years I only produced artwork for family and friends,
and seldom did it as the fire was not there for me. It wasn't until September of 2007 (when I did the Landmark
Forum) that I realized the shop owner actually said, "No thanks, we're not interested". I made it mean "My art is
not good enough." He never said that, I did. I recommitted myself immediately -upon getting that- to mastering
my craft. In May of 2008, I quit my job to take on my art full time. Flash forward 17 years, I took on learning to
do tattoos. I made my childhood dream come true.
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I am mostly self taught as a fine artist, with the exception of 3 art classes I took in January 2009. I have a new
dream to create partnership on this planet. My dream is that communication between human beings is never
misunderstood. I dream of giving to the world through art and to create films that make a real difference in
people's lives. I also have a commitment to create only no-regret tattoos. I am in love with the world and if you
enter my life you will get that about me.
dream to create partnership on this planet. My dream is that communication between human beings is never
misunderstood. I dream of giving to the world through art and to create films that make a real difference in
people's lives. I also have a commitment to create only no-regret tattoos. I am in love with the world and if you
enter my life you will get that about me.
Interviewing Aida The Great...
Vital Stats:
Where do you live: Simi Valley, CA
Relationship Status: Now taking applications
Education:
Art Institute of CA- Los Angeles
Major- Media Arts & Animation-- Drop-out
Graphic Design. Basic HTML.
Tattoo Apprentice --Artesia
Age – 33
Vital Stats:
Where do you live: Simi Valley, CA
Relationship Status: Now taking applications
Education:
Art Institute of CA- Los Angeles
Major- Media Arts & Animation-- Drop-out
Graphic Design. Basic HTML.
Tattoo Apprentice --Artesia
Age – 33
I'd say compassion is my strongest trait.
Listening follows closely after.
Listening follows closely after.
Words I live by:
"You've got to be willing to have your life get interrupted."
"Surrender to that you are the one."
"If I walk with the crowd; I will get where the crowd gets. If I walk alone; I will find myself places others
have never been."
"You've got to be willing to have your life get interrupted."
"Surrender to that you are the one."
"If I walk with the crowd; I will get where the crowd gets. If I walk alone; I will find myself places others
have never been."
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