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Studio of the Month: Chrome Gardens
Part 2: Stacy McCleaf, Studio Owner and Tattoo Artist
 More of this Feature
• Part 1: The Studio & How it Got Started
• Part 3: Linda - Manager, Piercer & Website Chick
• Part 4: Natalie - Counter Goddess
• Part 5: Bryan, Tattoo Artist
• Part 6: James, Body Piercer
 

Stacy McCleaf (a.k.a. "Sasha")

Title/Duties:
Owner/Tattoo Artist

Level of Experience:
"I’ve been tattooing for 11 years, 8 of those owning my own studio. Before opening Chrome Gardens Inc., I worked in another studio owned by a friend." See examples of Stacy's work in Her Gallery.

Likes:
"Multi-colored sunsets, loud percussion-filled music, a comfortable ride and hi-tech gizmos."

Dislikes:
"Negative people, blistering hot days, asparagus and fur-balls."

Favorite Quote:
"'You are only as good as your last tattoo walking out the door.' This is my professional philosophy."

Inspirations:
"Asian culture; my friends"

Being Part of the Chrome Gardens Family
"It’s like watching a child grow and mature, so it’s been nice having a hand involved. It was such an abstract idea in the beginning; to see it now makes me proud. The crew I work with is awesome! They bring their vision with them and combine it with mine and that’s a great mix. The thing I like least is typical, not having enough hours in the day."

A Woman in a Man's World
"What’s it like to be a woman in this business? I think it’s the same for all women regardless of the industry. You’re critiqued harder, the expectation for you to do well is lower, the concept of achievement without a man is inconceivable. I often get the question 'Is he your old man?' (referring to a male employee). If I had a dollar every time someone asked me if Bryan was my 'old man', I could buy an island and ship them to it."

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