Today we’d like to introduce you to JOSI LUGOSI.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
JOSI IS A CALIFORNIA BASED ARTIST WHOSE WORK IS GROUNDED IN A LIFELONG DEDICATION TO THE RITUAL OF CREATING BY HAND. ENCOURAGED FROM AN EARLY AGE BY HER FATHER, JOHN MASON, SHE WAS RAISED IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CREATIVITY WASN’T JUST SUPPORTED, IT WAS EXPECTED.
THAT FOUNDATION INSTILLED IN HER BOTH DISCIPLINE AND REVERENCE FOR THE CRAFT, SHAPING A PRACTICE THAT IS DEEPLY PERSONAL AND AUTHENTIC.
HAVING SPENT HER LIFE WORKING TO PURSUE ART, JOSI’S WORK CARRIES A SENSE OF RAW SINCERITY. HER IMAGERY OFTEN BALANCES GRIT AND TENDERNESS, INFORMED MUCH BY LIVED EXPERIENCE AND A LOVE FOR TIMELESS VISUAL LANGUAGE.
JOSI IS A FULL TIME TATTOOER AT MISSION STREET TATTOO, WHERE SHE CONTINUES TO LEARN AND GROW DAILY UNDER THE MENTORSHIP OF RON NELSON, WHO’S GUIDANCE, GENEROSITY, AND HIGH STANDARDS CONSISTENTLY CHALLENGE HER TO REFINE HER TECHNIQUE AND EXPAND HER UNDERSTANDING OF TATTOOING AS BOTH A TRADE AND ART FORM. THE SHOP’S ENVIRONMENT HAS BECOME HOME, AND AN EXTENSION OF HER ARTISTIC EDUCATION. ONE ROOTED IN RESPECT, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY.
ABOVE ALL, JOSI APPROACHES HER WORK WITH HUMILITY, GRATITUDE, AND A GENUINE LOVE FOR THE ART. SHE IS ENDLESSLY THANKFUL FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SHAPED HER PATH, AND FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY SHE IS PROVIDED WITH TATTOOING.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I HAVE DEALTH WITH OBSTACLES SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THAT I PREFER TO KEEP PRIVATE. I AM PROUD OF THE FACT THAT I AM ABLE TO WORK HARD TO REMAIN CONSISTENT AND DEDICATED TO MY LOVE FOR TATTOOING, EVEN WHILE CONTINUING TO PERSUE MY STUDY OF MUSIC OUTSIDE OF WORK. CERTAIN DAYS ASK ME FOR MORE STRENGTH THAN OTHERS, BUT CONTINUING TO SHOW UP AND DEVOTE MYSELF ENTIRELY TO THE THINGS I CARE ABOUT IS SOMETHING I TAKE A GREAT DEAL OF PRIDE IN.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Specializing in folk style American traditional inspired art
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Every original design I create is rooted in my connection to music and lyricism. I can confidently say that
“Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain“
is one of my favorite and most fundamental sources from an archive of music history that I’ve collected.
I also think it’s worth mentioning that I have a particular appreciation for music documentary filmmaker Danny Garcia’s work. Specifically
“Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC”
Pricing:
- FLAT RATE FLASH
- $200 HOURLY
Contact Info:
- Website: https://missionstreettattoo.art
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josilugositattoo?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
