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How I found my path through tattooing

I moved from Milan to the UK in my early twenties without knowing exactly

what I wanted to do with my life.

 

Today, I run my own tattoo studio in Chippenham, where I create watercolour and fine line tattoos that people connect with on a personal level.

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Building from scratch

My path started with a Fine Art degree in Milan, but something felt missing. I had always been creative, but I hadn’t yet found a way to express myself that truly felt right. 

 

When I moved to London, I was searching for direction. Tattooing started as a curiosity, but quickly became something much deeper, a way to express myself and connect with others.

Starting a new life in another country wasn’t easy.

 

I moved homes many times, worked in different studios, and had to rebuild my confidence again and again. Each step taught me something, not just about tattooing, but about resilience and independence.

 

Over time, I found my style, my voice, and a way of working

that felt truly aligned with who I am.

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Creating something of my own

After years of learning and growing, I decided to open my own studio.

As a woman building a business in a new country, it felt like a big step,

but also the right one.

 

I wanted to create a space that felt different from the spaces I experienced before.

Calm, personal, and focused on the experience as much as the tattoo itself.

Today, I work with people from all backgrounds,

creating tattoos that hold meaning, memories and emotion.

 

A large part of my work is with women, including those who have gone through life changing experiences such as mastectomies, helping them reconnect with their bodies and feel confident again.

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At the same time, I welcome anyone who connects with my style and approach.

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Passing it forward

I also mentor and train aspiring tattoo artists, creating a space where they can grow with guidance and support.

This is something that means a lot to me, helping others build their own path,

just as I had to do with mine.

What started as uncertainty became something much more meaningful.

 

A place where art, people, and stories come together.

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Avant Art Tattoo studio | Chippenham, Wiltshire UK | lavaletattoo@yahoo.com

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