Lala Blackheart Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hi! I'm Lala (Lauri), and I'm Apprenticing at Internal Instincts Tattoo Studio in El Sobrante, CA. I've been there just over a year and started tattooing (friends and a few walk-in's) in the shop about 6 months ago. I am lucky enough to be learning from two amazing artists with a huge & diverse amount of experience & knowledge to share. I first joined LST Forum in July, 2011, just before plans for my September 10th wedding picked up. I found myself having to focus only on wedding stuff when I was not at the shop, until tonite, when I was looking at some reviews of machines and saw the "Spaulding-Rogers" posts here. I forgot that I really liked this site, the philosophy/mission and the vibe of it. Good stuff! I live on the quaint island of Alameda, just outside of SF, an area rich in amazing tattooers and tattoo history; a continual reminder of my small place in this industry and how hard I have to work to make any sort of a mark as a tattooer here. Tattoos have been something of an obsession of mine since the day, shortly after my birth, that my (already tattooed) Papa came home with my name in a heart on his left bicep. As soon as I was old enough to understand what it was, I loved it and I loved what is proclaimed to the world - I was so proud of that tattoo! I'm into vintage & old school tattoo flash, pin-ups, drawing, tattooing & tattoo history, music, traveling. I'm trying to improve my lettering constantly. When I'm not drawing or cleaning the shop. I'm a gypsy/burlesque dancer/costumier/knitting fool/bibliophile. I love my dog & cat & most of all, my handsome new husband. :) Looking forward to great discussions and learning more about the online, local & global tattoo communities. Glad to be here, hope to make some friends & enjoy the forum! ~Lala RockelMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammy Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 welcome to the forum Lala! you just missed the bay area get together at Chow on Wednesday but maybe can catch the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala Blackheart Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'd love to come to the next one! When is it? Where? thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Welcome back.....Alameda antique fair is always a good sunday. I just discovered the pinball museum out there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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