GIULLIA B.

Brazilian tattoo artist based in Los Angeles, CA ⸺ Do you have any other art mediums that you like? Oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, charcoal, graffiti, etc. I can say that I grew up trying most types of art… I love painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), drawing with pencils, charcoal, or even sculpting clay or carving plaster… music production is also something I love ⸺ What do you think has been your biggest accomplishment as an artist has been? This career completely changed my life; I was able to move to California after six months; I’ve met amazing people, and had so many experiences, so it’s hard to choose one… I think the whole journey was amazing, and I’m constantly working to go further! ⸺ What do you enjoy most about tattooing and working with clients?

I love trying to get as close to how my clients imagine their tattoos.. and it’s really satisfying to be able to do that! But also, not everyone can explain what they are thinking or imagining, so sometimes I have to read between the lines to figure out what they’re trying to get; I love using some methods I’ve learned for that too!

Every day is a different person, a new history… gives you the chance to learn a lot! ⸺ Can you tell us about your favorite tattoo that you’ve ever done? I love doing animals, so I actually have two favorites… one is a tiger that covers the full stomach, and the second is a mix of realism and geometry; it’s a white dog, blind in one eye, and I was able to represent that in the tattoo eternalizing my lovely client pet ⸺ Can you discuss any challenges or obstacles you’ve faced in your career as a tattoo artist? I think the biggest obstacle is the artist’s own mind. sometimes we can be very critical of our work… we’ll see flaws no one else sees, sometimes not even post a tattoo for something super small and irrelevant, and a few months later, see the same image and think, “Oh wait, this is great; why didn’t I like this before?!”

Or even have difficulties in pricing the work, not giving it the right value it deserves… I’ve shared experiences with different artists I worked with, and it’s actually very common and inevitable ⸺ How do you balance the demands of being a successful artist with your personal life? I always maintain my schedule in my free time so I can have my hobbies and things that inspire me and keep me interested. So I have a little switch in my head… whenever I’m working, I’m 100% there, and in my free time, I am 100% enjoying that moment. ✕