HANNAH PEARL COLBURN

Born in Phoenix, Arizona; I grew up around different parts of Missouri. I’ve always been an artist and have dabbled in different creative projects. For hobbies, I do acrylic painting and photography. I am a published model, photographer, and poet. But my passion is tattooing. I love going to conventions and networking with other awesome artists.

Who or where do you get your inspiration from? Everywhere all around me. It could be art or music. It could be by someone’s actions or by the ever-changing natural world around us. It could be from a dream. I use everything around me to reshape the world around me with my art.

What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Don’t get a small tattoo. Get something you will continue to love down the road. It hurts, but it’s not that bad, or we wouldn’t all have so many!

What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? They were supportive and not at all surprised.

Was it hard getting an apprenticeship?

How was yours? It was not difficult to get an apprenticeship, but it was difficult to find the proper one. I had several bad experiences trying to get into the industry; harassment, theft of materials and clients, less than proper work environments.

But regardless of the struggles, I found a legit place to teach me eventually and have been tattooing ever since.

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) I don’t tattoo genitals, but boobies and butts are ok. I will tattoo the face, but only if they are heavily tattooed already or have their own business. I won’t tattoo gang-related images, but I’ll cover them up.

What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? You will learn more than one right way to do things and plenty of wrong ways. Learn from each person who’s willing to teach you and listen to them. If their work is good, then try doing it their way. If their work is bad, you learn what not to do. Each person will have their preferred way

11 Years Tattooing

Wentzville, MO Location

Independent Artist

Cover ups, Mandala, Sacred geometry, & Floral sleevework Specialty @tattoosbyvoodoo Instagram missrevolution.blue @gmail.com of doing things. You will develop a style that is a compilation of the styles you learned from others that work for you. ✕

As a 25-year-old artist from the city of Toronto, I look forward to breaking barriers within the tattoo community and helping others do the same along the way. I work at a private studio where I focus on creating safe spaces and inclusive experiences within the tattoo community ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) The best advice I can give is to be sure to research your artist and take your time. You’re making a big, permanent decision, and whoever you let grace your skin should be someone you respect and trust as a person and an artist, and someone you connect with What would you say is your favorite part of the job? I love that my job allows others to express themselves, whether that’s through healing, memories, or sharing stories. We have a big responsibility as artists because we’re almost like translators, not only for our own ideas but for our clients’ ideas as well. I also love how unique the experience is. You’re basically giving away a piece of your- self forever ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? Tattooing wasn’t something I was always interested in. In fact, I once said I would never get tattoos. That changed once I started to face my own hardships in life, and I was looking for an outlet. Someone encouraged me to give tattooing a go being that there is a need for more representation within the tattoo community. I quickly started to realize that I was helping to break down barriers within the industry, and I’ve loved it ever since ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? There are so many routes to get into tattooing, but if you can, try to get an apprenticeship with an artist, you trust and admire, and don’t rush the process. Find some trusted friends or family who will let you practice so you can get more familiar with your technique and find your comfort as well. There will be times when you want to give up because the work is much harder than it looks, but believe in yourself all the way. ✕