Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgan Wright.
Morgan, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
I have always loved art. Everything about it. I remember being told as a kid that art was fun but could never really be a lucrative career, aka starving artist. Tattoos were always a fascinating art form to me. No one in my family had ever desired to get one but I knew I’d be one to break that tradition and sure as hell, on my 18th I did. When I was 21, I was introduced to the idea that I, myself could become a tattoo artist.
A family friend put me in touch with her son, Tyler, a self-made tattooer. He told me he was given the tools to create this life for himself, and that he would do the same for me. Everything I needed to start practicing arrived a week later. I will forever be grateful for him, his generosity, and his encouragement. Shortly after, I would go on to learn from my amazing mentor and friend, Rember.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I love charcoal and graphite. It’s forgiving while still being bold. Drawing portraits for friends and family is something I have been doing a lot more often and I really enjoy it. I dabble in painting, but unfortunately it isn’t often enough. Being a tattoo artist means I constantly am drawing for other people. What they want in a style they like. Of course, I love to collaborate with the person I am creating the art for. Most of the time it is a reflection of something they have been through, someone they love or have lost. It is their tattoo and there really isn’t a better feeling than creating something for someone who is proud to wear my drawing/tattoo on their skin for the rest of their lives. Lately, I have been asked to do things in “my style” or asked to create things that my head conjures up which usually leads me to organic patterns and texture using different tattooing teqniques. Dotwork and linework are becoming my forte and I really dig it.
How can artists connect with other artists?
I understand the loneliness. For me, having a private tattoo studio can isolate you from the rest of the community. Luckily, I moved into a building that housed Sunset Art Studios. I was able to meet incredible artists, including another female tattooer and a multi-medium artist who have now become wonderful friends of mine. Going to art shows and getting out into the community is the perfect way to meet artists/new friends. Plus, there is always inspiration to be found when surround by art.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
I showcase the majority of my work on my Instagram page which is a great tool for sharing my tattoos and art. My website is a work in progress and hopefully it will be up and running soon. Supporting my art is easy. If you like my work and like tattoos, email me so we can collaborate on a custom piece!
Contact Info:
- Email: dizzydametattoos@gmail.com
- Instagram: @m.w.tattoos
Image Credit:
Alex Reid (back piece in New Mexico)
Morgan Wright (all other photos)
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