the ink magazine

Featured Artist: Thaís Leite

"I love tattooing"

the ink magazine met in the latest Tattoo Week São Paulo Thaís Leite, a creative artist from Curitiba. (Disclaimer: this is a fictional interview for the assignment, author: Leonardo Faria).

Could you describe your interest in Tattooing?

I don't when that happened, however, I remember always being fascinated by them. When I was a teenager, tattoos represented a "don't care" attitude. I love it.

What and when did you your first tattoo?

I think it was some stars in 1999. They were covered few years ago.

How you go about creating a tattoo from concept to finished design?

First of all, I listen carefully to the client desire. That's said, I find inspiration in my previous works and then I create an initial version in the paper.

What is the favorite part of your job?

I love listen to people because people usually do tattoo to remember other people or a situation. I also love creating the design, because it's challenge create something based on someone's ideia.

What would you recommend to someone wishing to be tattooed?

I would like to recommend go to a good professional. This is about getting in trouble. Of course bad work is reversible however be aware in choosing professionals.