We were fortunate to catch up with some brilliant artists, creatives and entrepreneurs from throughout the Houston area and they share the wisdom with us below. 

Shi’Ana Roberts

I’m inspired by real people with real experiences the ones navigating everyday life, growth, challenges, confidence, and self-discovery. I’ve never been drawn to perfection or overly curated images of what people think beauty or success should look like. What inspires me most is authenticity the woman building herself up, the person learning to embrace who they are, and the individuals showing up as themselves even when life isn’t picture perfect. I believe there’s beauty and power in honesty, individuality, and the stories people carry, and that perspective influences everything I create. Read More>>

Tank London

To be honest, I try not to think about my success. If I think too much about it, I’ll get freaked out, haha. I’ve been blessed in this career for nearly 17 years. People sit down with me daily, trusting me to permanently mark their bodies. If I could attribute my success to one thing, honestly, it would be centering the clients.
I work really hard to operate as more of an interpreter or a tool for a person to acquire an image of themselves that they prefer, or accomplish their goal with their tattoo. It’s always about THEIR goal, not mine. I might have a vision after a discussion with someone, but sometimes that doesn’t hit the nail on the head, and I am not afraid to go back to the drawing board to do my best to make their dream into a good tattoo. Read More>>

Jessica Martin-Howell

The most important factor behind our success, and the success of the brands we work with, is simple: ownership. Read More>>