b r i g h t s i d e: Brightside girl crush: Rachel Anne Aust

Monday, August 29, 2011

Brightside girl crush: Rachel Anne Aust

I always admire a woman that can be heavily tattooed and maintain such a refreshing, glamorous look. I personally think Rachel changes any stereotype that is out there of a tattooed woman. She has a face as cute as a doll... and is such a talented, gifted artist! An amazing duo if you ask me. Her paintings somewhat remind me of her... and the best part about that is... artists usually paint what they believe is beautiful... and if that's the case, I must agree with her!

Meet this cutie pie, Rachel Anne Aust!

Age: 27
Lives: Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Tattooer/ artist

Hobbies and interests: Biking, rock climbing, painting
What shop do you work at: Liberty tattoo
What do you love best about your job: The art, and changing people for the better
What do you like the least about it: Customers that don't know what they want. bad hygiene

Who are your influences: ben miller, chris conn,
What inspires you: Books, movies, music, people watching

What made you want to be a tattoo artist: I've always been interested in them, as long as i can remember
How many years have you been in the business: Working in since 2002, I did a 4 year apprenticeship and have been tattooing full time for 5 years

Favorite tattooer(s): chris conn, valerie vargas, tim hendricks
Favorite tattoo you have: I don't have a favorite
Favorite style of work: I like it all
Any conventions planned? I've been laying off them lately to concentrate on the shops. but I'm doing asheville NC in feb, my friend james vaughn is putting it on

Current love: summer nights, doggie snuggles
Current hate: shit talkers

What are your goals for the rest of the year: To finish all my commissioned paintings and to get a new set together
Next place you want to travel: Ny, gotta see the fam!