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Monica Henk

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Monica Henk

Name: Monica Henk


Email: mon@monhenk.com


Age: 25 years


Location: Long Island


Your Website & Url: www.monhenk.com


How many years in the biz: since 2002


Your shop website & Url: www.tattoolous.com

Hobbies & Interests: Art and music 

BAW: What made you want to become a Tattoo Artist?


Artist: I always to be one, it was really hard in Colombia.
I'm not saying that it was easy, but I'm sure easier than in Colombia.
 

BAW: Who are your influences?


Artist: Frazeta, Alex Ross, Benjamin Moss, Robert Hernandez.....
 

BAW: What is your favorite style of work?


Artist: Robert Hernandez
 

BAW: Tell us about your first Tattoo experience?


Artist: it was Dope! Everybody was super supportive...
 

BAW: What is your favorite piece you own?


Artist:  Eye on my chest.
 

BAW: What is your most memorable Tattoo given and why?


Artist: "the Stringer" a painting from the artist Brom, is on my friend Cury.
 

BAW: Is there a part of the body you won't Tattoo and why?


Artist: no.


BAW: Do you support supply co. that sells to the public?


Artist: I rather having people scratching other people with the right needles and tubes than having people spreading diseases with guitar strings and Walkman motors.
 


BAW: Do you feel there now should be mandatory schooling for soon to be tattoo
artists?


Artist: NO.
 


BAW: Do you feel Tattooing has changed over the years, and if so why?


Artist: Absolutely, is incredible what you now can see on peoples skin. We aren't tight to the hard line and whip shading anymore.
 


BAW: Do you think it is important to do as many conventions and shows as possible?


Artist: for an Artist who want to grow, yes.
Is important to get to know other persons technique, and expose your work as much as you can, then people will notice your evolution.
 


BAW: What advise can you give to someone who is starting or looking to get into the tattoo business?


Artist: Don't give up, show them you really want to do this, proof yourself.
 


BAW: What could you say to someone who has had a bad first experience?


Artist: Don't be a pussy.
 


BAW: Since you have started what changes have you seen in the industry?


Artist: I haven't been in the industry for too long, to answer that question.
 


BAW: How do you feel about apprenticeships?


Artist: I think they are very helpful, and if you have the opportunity of having one don't turn it down. didn't have one.
 


BAW: Where do you think the Tattoo Industry is going today?  Do you think it is getting
better or worse?


Artist: I think is evolving beautifully. Is going hand and hand with art.
 


BAW: Please share any other comments or views or questions to the public you might
have.


Artist: <<<<<NO LIMITS>>>>>


 

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