Atlanta timeless tattoos9/12/2023 ![]() My hyperfocus, attention to detail, autodidactic tendencies, high motor memory, adaptive coding, lateral thinking and strong work ethic has helped me learn the craft, perfect the skills (which I’m still doing!), work well with clients, and navigate a white male-dominated industry. The time, blood, sweat and tears it took to build up my clientele and brand, I credit my mentors’ example setting and my neurodivergence for my success. I’ve been tattooing since 2005 and while I have experienced sexism, racism and misogyny in my field of work, I have been very lucky to have had my mentors/bosses, Craig Foster, Cap Szumski, and Eric Reed, who have always treated others with respect and set a good example for the rest of the industry. It has helped shape my character as an adult, a member of society, an artist, and even a parent. ![]() Without my job, I would not have learned as much as I have about the human condition. I see myself more as a conduit for helping people express themselves outwardly. It’s a collaboration, it’s story sharing, it’s a glimpse into the life of my clients who come from ALL walks of life. From fine line florals to geometric patterns, from Asian style influences to fandom tattoos, from dot work to color work, the variation of style keeps my passion fresh.įirst and foremost, my tattooing is a service to my clients. ![]() However, it comes with its consequences – among other things, I tend to burn out more easily than neurotypical people, so in order to manage and prevent burnout, I hop from style to style. That’s why I can do a week’s worth of work done in 2-3 days, without sacrificing quality. I also think it’s a personality thing – because of my autistic/ADHD brain (I was officially diagnosed as an adult), I am able to hyperfocus for long periods of time. For me though, I’ve always thought about tattooing as a service, and being a well-rounded artist who can do different styles is something I strive for. And that is amazing and fantastic – I laud these artists who’ve carved out a place in the industry this way. There are many tattooers who’ve found their niche, which can be very specific – some do only American traditional style, some do only black and grey, some do only cats in outer space. The kind of work I do goes with the flow of my clients’ needs. I still don’t have a name for my style – it’s just…. When I was a tattoo apprentice and getting ready to “leave the nest”, my mentor asked, “Jenny, what would you call your style?” I had no idea. I joke to my dad, who came from a very poor family in Taiwan and had always wanted to be an artist but cultural and economic status kept him from those dreams – that I am the manifestation of his suppressed artistic side.Īlright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally? I could not imagine being content if I was plagued the rest of my life with that big “What if?” I can live with some small what ifs. It was perfect for the kind of lifestyle I wanted to have as an adult – making my own schedule, being my own boss (after many years of paying my dues and building a clientele), no dress code, I can travel with my work, etc. Tattooing was something I had dreamed about since I was a child. I could not continue living with myself, wondering, “What if I pursued my dream of becoming a tattoo artist?” Both my parents were scientists, I am very logical and science minded, and I could have easily gone into the field of science or medicine. I come from a traditional Chinese family, where the vocational expectations are very rigid. Hi Jenny, why did you decide to pursue a creative path? We had the good fortune of connecting with Jenny Bunny Davis and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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