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 began doing
murals in 1992 (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs [hand painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter in Mexico. I
used my art as currency. 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 in that field. I decided at that point that 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 that I realized what had happened. The shop owner "No thanks, we're not interested" and I
made it mean "I'm not good enough." He never said that, I did. I let my young passion die because I didn't hear what was actually said. 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 dream come true and I am a professional artist or many mediums. I
have a commitment of living an extraordinary life.
murals in 1992 (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs [hand painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter in Mexico. I
used my art as currency. 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 in that field. I decided at that point that 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 that I realized what had happened. The shop owner "No thanks, we're not interested" and I
made it mean "I'm not good enough." He never said that, I did. I let my young passion die because I didn't hear what was actually said. 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 dream come true and I am a professional artist or many mediums. I
have a commitment of living an extraordinary life.
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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 live to inspire people to take on their
passions. To transform life, empower others, give 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 un-regrettable tattoos. I am in love with the world and if you enter my life you will get that about me.
passions. To transform life, empower others, give 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 un-regrettable 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: getting divorced... and available
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: getting divorced... and available
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.
I am everything and nothing. I am limitless possibilities. I take responsibility for my own actions and I try, every day, to impact the lives
around me and the lives around everyone I don't reach directly. I don't function in the world as if I don't make a difference. I don't live in
the past or the future. I live in the only moment that makes any difference at all... right now.
around me and the lives around everyone I don't reach directly. I don't function in the world as if I don't make a difference. I don't live in
the past or the future. I live in the only moment that makes any difference at all... right now.
