Artist

the utmost amount of gratitude for their unconditional support.

What would you say is your favorite part of the job? Being a part of a female-owned and operated shop really makes my job 10x cooler. I love receiving people’s ideas, creating them in my own way, and seeing their reactions to how I’ve brought their idea to life. There’s something so rewarding about it.

Was it hard getting an apprenticeship? How was yours? I received a once-in-a-lifetime offer from my mentor, Marlee Natale, to learn her craft. She and I met in college, and she was just starting to open her own shop. I’m beyond blessed to say I had a smooth road to developing my skills.

Morgan Taylor believes art is for healing. Tattooing out of Eternal Ornaments in St. Petersburg, Florida, Morgan goes the extra mile in customizing the experience for her clients, whether assisting them in expressing their most vulnerable, meaningful moments or providing a lighthearted, feel-good laugh. The permanence of art is one of the key reasons why Morgan focuses on giving her clients the freedom of speech and expression during the whole tattoo session and aftercare. Having been known to bust out in song a time or two, she will be sure to have you leave the shop with a smile on your face.

Who or where do you get your inspiration from? My mentor and entrepreneurial inspiration, Marlee Natale, has played a crucial role in my growing experience as an artist as she took the first chance and believed in me. I receive much of my inspiration and knowledge from the artists I’ve met in my hometown and at the tattoo conventions I’ve had the opportunity to attend.

What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business?

My family and friends could not have been more supportive in every aspect. They really gave me the courage to follow my dream, despite how untraditional it may have been. I have

Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) I would refuse to tattoo any private parts, face/head, and hate speech designs.

What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? I believe the tattoo industry and the tattoo community are becoming more inclusive, inventive, and unified. We are constantly growing. ✕

1 Year Tattooing

St. Petersburg, FL Location

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