Yeono told Bored Panda that she wasn't into drawing when she was younger. But everything clicked at 17, and she found a love for it. "My mother, who already had butterfly and Chinese character tattoos, decided she wanted another, smaller one. During our search for tattoo designs, I stumbled upon a backpiece created by a renowned Japanese tattoo artist. Until that moment, my understanding of tattoos was quite limited. However, the instant I laid eyes on that tattoo, I was in awe. It was a pivotal moment. I felt an overwhelming urge to create tattoos of such magnificence. And so, I resolved to become a tattoo artist. This decision marked a significant turning point in my life."
Being a tattoo artist is an exciting and creative profession, but like any job, it comes with its own set of difficulties. Yeono revealed that during the early years of her tattoo career, she encountered numerous challenges stemming from her relative inexperience and young age. "I struggled with design, skill development, client interaction, marketing, and even periods of creative slumps. However, through persistent trial and error and gaining a wealth of experience, I have significantly improved in all these aspects. Now, I don't face these difficulties anymore. Should any new challenges arise, I am committed to handling them with flexibility and hope they won't become major obstacles."
"Seeing a client smile or shed tears of joy after getting a tattoo always uplifts me," Yeono shared. "The idea that I can give someone an unforgettable memory and happiness feels incredibly special and meaningful. Additionally, working happily with colleagues I love, and mutually supporting each other, brings me immense joy."
In the beginning, Yeono liked drawing realistic images, without thinking much about what they meant. As time went on, she started exploring the beauty and symbolic aspects of tattoos. "To me, replicating photos isn't the essence of my work. Instead, I focus on creating art that resonates with both my clients and admirers. My goal is to capture the essence of real tattoos in a simple yet captivating manner. The extensive time and effort invested in each piece contribute to its allure. Beyond design and content, dedication is a crucial emotional element in my work. I believe in the transformative power of perfect realism to deeply impact people, as it represents a more vivid virtuality than reality. This heightened realism is what I strive to achieve in my tattoos."
