PINGPING

My name is PingPing; I was born in China. I’ve been doing body art now for nine years. I love the clientele I have built. I incorporate elements of Asian culture into my art ⸺ Who or where do you get your inspiration from? My dad is an artist; I grew up in an artistic atmosphere and learned how to turn art into a tattoo ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) Take your time to make sure what you want to get. Do your research and choose the right artist ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? Thanks to my family and friends for supporting my passion and encouraging me to become a tattoo artist ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? I loved the challenge of working with clients to create custom designs that would be permanent on their skin and that they would be able to look back on it ⸺ What was it that initially sparked your interest in tattooing? I am able to express myself through my artwork; I am grateful to have found my calling ⸺ Was it hard getting an apprenticeship? How was yours? Yes, it is hard but worth it. After I graduated from a professional tattoo school in Portland, OR. I needed to acquire more experience, so I went to Washington for my apprenticeship ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc.) Face and private areas ⸺ Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience, and what was it? Not really. I am pretty lucky ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? You will learn and acquire a lot of experience if you work hard. You are never too old to learn new styles and skills. ✕