After more than eleven years of dedicating myself to becoming a well-rounded tattoo artist, I've come to a difficult decision.

In the wake of a divorce, and after watching both my country and this industry be increasingly shaped by greed and exploitation, I've found myself reflecting on a famous line from Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight: "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Tattooing has always been, to me, one of the most human forms of art—an exchange of trust, story, pain, healing, and connection. It deserves better than to be reduced to another commodity.

So I leave this chapter behind with gratitude, respect, and love for the craft. My passion for tattooing remains, but I refuse to let that passion be twisted into something I no longer recognize. It will not be bastardized by my own hands.

To everyone who trusted me with their skin, their stories, and their time: thank you. I hope the art endures, the community remembers what made it special, and those who truly love the craft continue to protect it's nature.