MONICA GURNARI

What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing?

I’ve always done art, but when I started getting tattooed, I knew it was where I wanted to be.

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) Color realism, lol, for now, anyway.

Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it? Early in my career, I worked in a really toxic, drug-addled shop. It was definitely a lesson in how NOT to do a lot of things.

What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing?

I guess the best advice I can offer is to be ready to do the work. Tattoos are permanent and expensive, so your clients deserve the best you can give them. ✕