I am a California grown girl. I discovered my gift when I was 9 years old and made it my mission
in life to be a great artist. I began doing murals in 1992 (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs
[hand painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter in Mexico. I used my
art as currency. At the age of 19, I went to get the job of my dreams, doing tattoos, and was
denied the opportunity because I had no experience in that field. I decided at that point that I
didn't have what it takes to make it in the real world as an artist so I lost the young passion
I had for creating, in an instant. For 12 years I only produced artwork for family and friends,
and seldom did it as the fire was not there for me. It wasn't until September of 2007 that I
realized what had happened. The shop owner "No thanks, we're not interested" and I made it mean
"I'm not good enough." He never said that, I did. I let my young passion die because I didn't
hear what was actually said. I recommitted myself immediately -upon getting that- to mastering
my craft. In May of 2008, I quit my job to take on my art full time. Flash forward 17 years, I
took on learning to do tattoos. I made my dream come true and I am a professional artist or many
mediums. I have a commitment of living an extraordinary life.
in life to be a great artist. I began doing murals in 1992 (age 15) - along with t-shirt designs
[hand painted], town signs and portraits in exchange for food and shelter in Mexico. I used my
art as currency. At the age of 19, I went to get the job of my dreams, doing tattoos, and was
denied the opportunity because I had no experience in that field. I decided at that point that I
didn't have what it takes to make it in the real world as an artist so I lost the young passion
I had for creating, in an instant. For 12 years I only produced artwork for family and friends,
and seldom did it as the fire was not there for me. It wasn't until September of 2007 that I
realized what had happened. The shop owner "No thanks, we're not interested" and I made it mean
"I'm not good enough." He never said that, I did. I let my young passion die because I didn't
hear what was actually said. I recommitted myself immediately -upon getting that- to mastering
my craft. In May of 2008, I quit my job to take on my art full time. Flash forward 17 years, I
took on learning to do tattoos. I made my dream come true and I am a professional artist or many
mediums. I have a commitment of living an extraordinary life.
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I am mostly self taught as a fine artist, with the exception of 3 art classes I took in January
2009. I live to inspire people to take on their passions. To transform life, empower others,
give to the world through art and to create films that make a real difference in people's lives.
I also have a commitment to create only un-regrettable tattoos. I am in love with the world and
if you enter my life you will get that about me.
2009. I live to inspire people to take on their passions. To transform life, empower others,
give to the world through art and to create films that make a real difference in people's lives.
I also have a commitment to create only un-regrettable tattoos. I am in love with the world and
if you enter my life you will get that about me.
Interviewing Aida The Great...
Vital Stats:
Where do you live: Simi Valley, CA
Relationship Status: getting divorced... and
available
Education:
Art Institute of CA- Los Angeles
Major- Media Arts & Animation-- Drop-out
Graphic Design. Basic HTML.
Tattoo Apprentice --Artesia
Age – 33
Vital Stats:
Where do you live: Simi Valley, CA
Relationship Status: getting divorced... and
available
Education:
Art Institute of CA- Los Angeles
Major- Media Arts & Animation-- Drop-out
Graphic Design. Basic HTML.
Tattoo Apprentice --Artesia
Age – 33
| "My work is all about sending a message. Every piece tells a powerful story and is created with raw, uncut love. I am very wealthy in life, love, passion, art, family, friendships, and spirituality. I don't make money for the things I can buy. I make money for the things I can give." |
I'd say compassion is my strongest trait.
Listening follows closely after.
Listening follows closely after.
I am the difference the world needs in order for it to be saved. I take
responsibility for my own actions and I try, every day, to impact the lives
around me and the lives around everyone I don't reach directly. I meet people
all the time that know who I am, and I have no idea who they are. They know me
through forwarded messages and actions I've inspired. I speak to youth about
living their passions and giving up dis-empowering stories about life. I don't
live in the past or the future. I live in the only moment that makes any
difference at all... right now.
responsibility for my own actions and I try, every day, to impact the lives
around me and the lives around everyone I don't reach directly. I meet people
all the time that know who I am, and I have no idea who they are. They know me
through forwarded messages and actions I've inspired. I speak to youth about
living their passions and giving up dis-empowering stories about life. I don't
live in the past or the future. I live in the only moment that makes any
difference at all... right now.
I surround myself with the people out to cause something huge in the world and
aren't resigned about life.
aren't resigned about life.