CHARLOTTE TIMMONS

13 Years Tattooing New York, NY Location

Independent Artist

Illustrative Neotraditional Animal portraits Specialty @charlotte.e.tattoos Instagram charlotte.eleanor.bookings @gmail.com gritnglory .com

Traveling Artist, US Army Veteran. Owner of Secret Lotus Tattoo, Sponsored by King Grip Tattoo Supply & Natures Beast. Also a pro team artist with Inkjunkyz & Secret Lotus Tattoo Pro Team ⸺ Who or where do you get your inspiration from? My inspiration started in the beginning stages of tattooing, constantly studying Myke Chambers. He played a big influence in my chase for bold solid crisp lines and bright colors ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? The best part about tattooing is if you truly love it, then it does not feel like a job, and being able to do what I love makes it my favorite part of the job ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? Growing up religious, I would sneak and watch Tattoo Nightmares and Inkmasters. Seeing it on tv and it being opposite of what I was being raised on; naturally, curiosity helped spark my interest ⸺ Was it hard getting an apprenticeship? How was yours? No, thankfully, I met my mentor Nick Hydo when I walked into the shop to get my neck worked on. After hours of talking, he saw my will to learn and drive to do it; he offered it to me ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) I’ve done every tattoo, hand, neck, face, and private area (I tattooed my homies private area Bermuda Blue) also put a piece of cheese on another homie’s gooche, so I’d only say no if I felt internally that it’s better to not ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? Big changes and more styles. I believe that we will still have tattoos that are “trendy” every year, but who knows what it’ll be? With the vast array of different black and grey styles alone, we have now, who knows what else style-wise could come? ⸺ Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it? Thankfully not yet, but I’ve seen a lot of it from other artists’ experiences ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? Trial and error but in safe measures. Let tattooing guide you and loosen up. Being tense and nervous should be the last worry you have. ✕