I did my first tattoo when I was 14 years old. It was done with a needle, thread, and black indian ink.

Don’t try this at home!

I put a tiny heart with an arrow through it above my right hip bone. My 14-year-old mind thought it would be sexy. It was not. I’ve since covered it.

My Father was a Tattoo Artist. “Tattooing by West” was His name. I use His title in memory of Him.

I am a Tattoo Artist. I began using my Fathers Portable Tattoo station, which I obtained in 2002. I found that I COULD NOT nor WOULD NOT stop using it! I have been tattooing on and off ever since.

Fast forward a bunch of years, my oldest Daughter is a Tattoo Artist. She has been tattooing professionally for about 5+ years. She is an Amazing and talented human being and now runs her own studio. 

My first Grandchild (now 16), we cannot keep pen and paper out of her hands! I’m certain my she will outdo us all in the art arena! Though, NO PRESSURE!! I Fuckin’ insist upon it! Thanks for reading. Come Visit me. : )