Today we’d like to introduce you to Taylor Mowrey.
Hi Taylor, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
When I was younger, I used to always go with my mom to her tattoo appointments; I’ve always enjoyed painting and drawing; in high school, I took art and ceramics classes, and while in college, I sold a few of my art pieces! I was going to school to be a social worker, when everything when online because of covid I found myself cheating my way through college and focusing mainly on art! I went through a few apprenticeships; I found it hard for me to find a professional and knowledgeable mentor to teach me. I began tattooing on fake skin and on my leg before I even had an apprenticeship. The first apprenticeship I was in, I tattooed someone the very first day I was in the shop, my mentor wanted me to quit my day job to start tattooing full which I was not able to do considering I had little experience and no clientele. So, after about 2 months I decided to leave that shop and started another apprenticeship in a different city. I felt like this was going great until about 3 months in my mentor told me he had feelings for me, after that I felt super uncomfortable and awkward going back, so again I decided to leave that shop. I think through making friendships and relationships with other tattoo artists, I’ve learned a lot more about the art of tattooing than I did with my mentors.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As I said in the previous question, I struggled at first finding a shop in which I belong. My apprenticeships were very untraditional and unprofessional as well. I think being a girl in this industry is a little more difficult as well.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a tattoo artist! I specialize in fine-line tattoos; my favorite thing to draw or tattoo is bodies. I love the detail in anatomy, with all the different poses, outfits, or facial expressions the possibilities are endless. I’ve noticed the tattoos I’m most proud of are the ones of females and their anatomy. My favorite thing about art is just watching it all come together, from messy sketch to the perfected finished product.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
I would not have started tattooing if it wasn’t for Covid; I was going to college to be a social worker, only 6 months in, everything went online. I found myself cheating my way though all my classes, except for my art history class. While I was in college, I was working at Jack in the Box and selling my paintings. I did get my associate’s degree, but instead of pursuing social work, I knew I was far more interested in art. It is so rewarding and exciting for my to see my paintings and tattoos come to life, from an empty canvas or empty arm, to a whole art piece.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/taylormowrey
- Instagram: tayloromb
Image Credits
Alicia Munoz
