How did you initially get into tattooing?

“I started tattooing when I was 15, purely out of rebellion I would say. I loved how much it pissed people off that I was doing something permanent to my own body.” -Murielle

Did you ever go through the apprentice process?

“Honestly man, I couldn’t think of a more degrading thing to do. I’ve heard horror stories of shops branding their artist and roping them into drug use. I spent so much of my time learning the ins and outs of tattooing online. There are so many resources out there that won’t give you trauma.” -M

What is your favorite style of tattooing?

“I think my favorite style is Japanese traditional. I traveled there a few years ago and learned so much about that style and how beautiful it is. I think my best personal style is line work. That’s a wide variety I know, but I’m not ready to commit to just one style yet.” -M

How did you progress as an artist?

“Well I ended up practicing on myself. I was nervous to learn anything on anyone else initially. I didn’t want my name tied to a shitty tattoo. My whole right arm is my own work, Not including the coy fish I got done when I was 18.” -M