![]() Time also allows you to choose the right artist with the right style and skills. Because with time, comes pros and cons, but also improvements to your initial project. What advice would you give to someone considering getting a tattoo? When it could have been considered by some, years ago, like a fantasist tattoo. It has its own codes, techniques and stars. I, myself, specialize in manga tattoo, which is now a well-established tattoo style. Our comprehension of this secular art just expanded over the last decade and it’s not over yet. What I like is that we really redefine what a tattoo should look like and for the best. Some styles are still not completely defined like micro realism or minimalism. Technically, the lines became thinner, the shades smoother, the colors brighter-of course it gave birth to many new art ambitions. You can see that it changes in so many ways. How have trends in tattoo art changed over the years? Every hand tool is single-use, and I only start these special sessions if the client and I are in great dispositions. When it comes to hand-poked techniques or tebori techniques, as I explained, I build and assemble everything myself. It’s teamwork, everyone needs to be 100%! If for any reason, the client or I feel uncomfortable or stressed, I prefer to call the session off and postpone. So I apply the most advanced standards I am aware of to be sure the client is safe, that I am safe and also that the tattoo can be done in the right environment. ![]() Traveling to many places, I have been very surprised by the hygiene habits of some artists. I prepare my machines, sticks and workspace myself, to ensure that everything is clean to my standards. I have a background in nurse studies, so I have always been very cautious when it comes to the safety of my tools and practices. What precautions do you take to ensure the safety of your clients? I don’t want to throw away all the modern learnings, just link them to the roots of our art by creating something that is my own but accessible to others. On the other hand, the linework needs exactitude and the machine is perfect for that. The colors are much brighter when they are done with only hands and stick compared to the use of the machine. ![]() I really have this idea of a timeless tattoo that unifies the best of the technology and the best the human can bring. I learnt all by myself once again, even how to prepare the wooden sticks. So I kept the part where the machine exceeded man’s abilities-like the linework or some shading techniques. My art is expressed through my hands, and I wanted to reduce the part of the machine in the results. I love pop culture, but at the same time, I try to be less dependent on technology. I really love the whole process of doing tebori tattoos. I would say the hand-poked tattoo pieces. What is your favorite type of tattoo to create? It can influence their relation to their body, their confidence. So in their perspective, the job of the tattoo artist is something very important. I know it’s just tattoos and it won’t change everything in the world, but it’s important to the individuals who get their tattoos for life. There’s also this idea of bringing something important to people. Through hard work, dedication and practice, I was able to hone my skills and eventually become a tattoo artist. When I found out there was an opportunity to combine my love of art with my desire to help people express themselves, I knew I had to give it a try. I’ve always been passionate about art and creating something special for people. What inspired you to become a tattoo artist? She’s eager to see more of the US and to go back on the road with several tattoo conventions where she’ll try to gather more awards. We were able to catch her shortly after she took home a prize at The Empire State Tattoo Convention to get some insight into her artistic worldview. More human and less machine.Īs a result, she is able to truly resonate with her clients and her agenda is getting busier and busier in the Bay Area. It’s one of the reasons why she returned to the tattoo roots with the use of tebori techniques. She takes the time to really understand her clients, and gets to the root of the stories they are trying to tell or the passion they want to share through their tattoos. The human exchange remains the engine of her passion. Known for her line work and precise touch, Mimi-Sama is quickly gaining popularity in the tattoo world for her unique style. MimiSama is an up-and-coming tattoo artist based in San Francisco who has developed a unique style of tattooing that blends traditional and modern asian influences.
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