JESSIE~

My gals...

This month is a very special month at Valkyrie. It is almost bitter sweet. As this is the 6th year anniversary for Valkyrie and coincidentally this is also Jessie's completion of her apprenticeship. And on the same date~ the 15th!...We are so proud of Jessie. When she first came in she wanted to tattoo and we all knew that but she originally was not 'taken on as a apprentice'. She was my assistant that turned apprentice, two weeks after she landed a job at the shop- because I found out that I was pregnant! It was so serendipitous for me suddenly having two new women in my life- the one growing within me and the young girl wanting to tattoo.  She quickly held her own and steadily proved herself, and again really really fast! It was so obvious to us that she deserved to learn this craft of tattooing and we all were ready to teach her and share with her everything we knew...I think we were all amazed and impressed at how quickly she would learn. 

It became obvious that this beautiful chick was gonna make things happen for herself in tattooing...

That is all we could hope for her at the shop and she has made us all so proud of her. I think we are all so stoked that Jessie fulfilled her training so diligently. She works so hard and puts in long hours. Drawing and cleaning and tattooing- everything! It takes so much effort and to consult with clients and draw from scratch what they want. It requires so much energy and will power, strength, determination, stubbornness and insanity! This line of work is NOT for everyone. At all! Most people don't make it. A lot of people say they want to tattoo- well, the truth is- tattooing eats most people alive. It is extremely challenging!

The functional family that tattoos!

Us having our way with Harry's legs at Tattoos and Blues.

By Jessie

By Jessie

By Jessie

 Jessie has came a very long way and has been so successful~ she will be traveling out into the world and tattooing at various tattoo shops, guest spotting in different states around the US. There is no stopping her now and will continue to dominate wherever she is!

By Jessie

By Jessie

Jessies' hands at work

By Jessie

The sacred torch by Jen

My dedication to Jessie ~ the torch that is always lit to light your way thru your path as you continue to tattoo in this world, tattooed on you eternally. YOU are the one to carry on the legacy. Always hold it sacred and honor where you have came from. I am always here whenever you need~ Blessed be my sister in tattooing. ~Valkyrie (Jen, Mama, The fearless Leader)