New Year reflections on 6 months in Seattle
I spent my 30th birthday celebrating that I had finally unpacked from my move to the Capitol Hill neighborhood of rainy Seattle, WA. It feels surreal to be starting my third decade in a new, big city but I couldn’t be more grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received.
I fully expected that I would spend several months trying to build up clientele, that I would struggle before I would succeed. The tattoo enthusiasts of the greater Seattle area proved me wrong.
On one hand, it IS lucky that there were two Friday the 13ths in a row right after I moved. On the other, nothing can account for the kindness, enthusiasm and just general awesomeness of the clients I’ve had so far. I’ve been able to do some awesome pieces that have pushed me to grow as an artist - pieces that I plan to include in my next portfolio book. I’ve also been able to meet some great people - the sense of community in Capitol Hill is unlike any other.
I still have a long way to go before I’m completely settled here, but you all have made it so much easier than I ever thought it could be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’m taking this special time between Christmas and the New Year to reflect on the big changes I’ve made in 2024, and the types of changes I’d like to make in the New Year.
When I moved, I lowered my hourly rate to $120, and offered a 20% discount for new customers.
In 2025 I will still be offering 20% off your first tattoo, but I will be raising my rates back up to the regular $150/hour.
I’m also going to try to get into some gallery and printed work. I’m halfway through designing a tarot deck which I hope to sell at local galleries, bookshops and on my website. Stay tuned for more information sometime in March on that front!
Finally, I would like to continue networking with other local artists, gallery owners and art/tattoo enthusiasts. If you wanna chat art, please connect with me on instagram @hurricane.violet!
Happy new years, everyone.
Flash sale success!
I’m both surprised and grateful that so many people came to my October flash sale to get tattooed!
Moving to Seattle was such a huge risk, and at first it was really scary. I was partially worried about the alleged “Seattle Freeze,” and partially worried that I just didn’t have the drive or personality to make it in a bigger city. October is my studios first month being fully open, and I’ve been prepared to have no one come in. I couldn’t have been more wrong!
Capitol Hill has proven itself to be a warm, friendly and community driven neighborhood, and I am so proud to become a part of it.
Thank you so much to everyone who’s come to get tattooed by me so far. I’ve had such an amazing turnout, beyond my wildest expectations! Its been so nice to meet all my new neighbors as well and to get to know my neighborhood a little bit better.
In gratitude, I will be extending my new client special through the end of the year. As a new client, your first tattoo with me will be 20% off. Thank you, Seattle!