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Sorry I haven't been as active - turns out that working two full time jobs is kind of a lot 😅 thankfully still loving the tattoo apprenticeship. I actually sit for my body artist permit test tomorrow, and then start tattooing on skin on Thursday. I am nervous/excited/anxious/ecstatic.

I'm also pretty mentally checked out of my day job. I'm not sure how long it will...
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kalchaamer:
Cool drawings and nature!
teva:
Incredible photo dump and that's awesome you're doing an apprenticeship! I've always wanted to do that, but I need to work on drawing more and improving.
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I'm sorry I've been less active here, I've been grinding working full time and at my tattoo apprenticeship all the rest of the time. It would mean so much if you could follow and support my art/tattoo Instagram for my birthday though 🙏🏻🥹💕

@annika.tattoos


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henrythevamp:
Happy very belated birthday!
olgakulaga:
Happy belated birthday 🎉
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I thought I was going to be starting in May, but - ended up starting my apprenticeship at the beginning of this month! And honestly, it's been amazing and exceeded all of my expectations.

My mentor is awesome. He's an incredible artist, but also a really rad human being. I've already learned so much. The other artists at the shop are also incredible, it's been...
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shines:
Sending best wishes that you feel better soon. You rock. Love the photos.
daylove:
Lovely
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I promised a life update back in… January? And then life happened 😅 but better late than never right 😂🙏🏻

So the beginning of the year was a bit of a shitshow for me, but thankfully things are finally stabilizing and I'm doing a lot better than I was for a minute. The rest of this month and April are a blessed calm before the...
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californiaph:
Great Share ✍🏽🙌🏽
luxes:
Beautiful draws! Very brave💖
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Well, I promised a real update "soon" a month ago, and then got hit by the month from hell, so. Among other things, one of my best friends passed away at the beginning of January. Every time I've tried to write about anything else or make a life update since then, I end up thinking about my friend. So. Life update eventually. But in the...
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leighgabriel:
And just like that, I'm crying. I couldn't even begin to imagine how you and his loved ones must have felt when he passed away. He no doubt left a very vivid, indelible mark on this world. He used the limited time he had to enrich others, to uplift others, what a great human being. Fair play, Justin, people like you restore my faith in humanity.
jellyfishy:
beautiful.  he lives forever in your memory.
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Promised a real update soon on my last post, but a day later one of my best friends passed away. Had to get a last minute flight to NY, and I’ve been here for a week now for all the services and helping his mom clean up his place with a few other friends.

My friend has been dealing with health issues for most of...
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fresa:
My condolences, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Sending warm hugs as I type this <3
booktowrite:
Sorry to hear that :( and wondering how his mother is doing. All of my love and thoughts.