Gigi
A R T I S T
Moving End
of March
I don’t remember when my love for art started, but I've been told stories about my love for drawing at a young age. There was never a time I didn’t have a pen in my hand; my parents encouraged it. Although some people said I was lost, I found myself through my art. It’s a safe space I have created for myself and now I have been gifted the chance to share my love for what I do!
I was born and raised right here in beautiful Kelowna. After finishing high school, I moved out of my childhood home to a shoebox of an apartment in Vancouver. I then followed my dreams and attended Emily Carr University. After four years of working full time as a bartender and being full-time student, I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During my last week of University, I had to abruptly move back home due to Covid-19 and Canada shutting down. Although at the time, it seemed like my life had flipped upside down, I believe everything happens for a reason and I was determined to pursue my life long dream of being a tattoo artist. I found this amazing female tattoo shop with an owner who truly had a passion for what she does and has created. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Leslie has created a safe space for artists to thrive and for customers to feel comfortable.
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Leslie has taught me so many things about the art of tattooing and how to compliment the body with my designs. As an apprentice, I am open to all kinds of artwork and have not chosen a specialty yet. I love black and grey however, I am always open to do some bright colours. I can create designs big or small, but my passion lies in detail! I want to work with my clients to make something they truly feel is theirs.
I have so many people I’d like to thank for where I am today. So many have cheered me on and given me life changing opportunities. I’d like to start off thanking my mom and dad for always encouraging me to do what I am a passionate about, my clients who have supported me, my friends who told me to never give up, and last but certainly not least, my mentor Leslie for giving me a chance and welcoming me into the Inked Angels family! I will be forever grateful and I am beyond excited to see what’s to come!
