Hey all!
I hope everyone is well and enjoying the beginning of spring! The flowers are popping out and I am taking 358392 reference photos on my daily walks to work to use as flash inspiration.
I had a great time guesting at UNDRGRND studio in San Fransisco in Feb. I got to see the redwoods in Muir Woods, say hello to the Pacific for the first time, and haul myself up some unexpected hills.
Here’s me having a spiritual experience inside a tree:
I’m excited to add more guest spots to my schedule later this year/2023. (2023 feels like an extremely futuristic thing to type) I’m thinking maybe Austin? Portland? London? Berlin?
I’ve done so many fun tattoos in the months since books have opened last- Here are some of the highlights!
As promised, here’s a little list of content I’ve been consuming and enjoying lately:
I’ve been listening to the incredible musician Softee especially while moving my body in the mornings. Her music is perfect for dancing and stretching before I have to go out and interact with other humans.
I read This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone after many clients and pals recommended it to me. I still haven’t quite recovered. Its been a while since I reread a book as soon as I finished it. It’s a breathtaking, queer, enemies to lovers story about two agents/warriors on opposing sides, jumping across time to subtly manipulate history in their favor. It’s written mainly in poetic letters back and forth. I don’t know what else will convince you to check it out if all that doesn’t!
I have been watching Our Flag Means Death on HBO. It’s a hilarious show about a rich nobleman who leaves his home to become a very gentle/incompetent pirate on the high seas. Queer, hilarious, full of good music and perfect for rewatching.
Books open May 1st woo!!
The only way to submit a proposal is by filling out the submission form on my website. The form will go active at midnight and stay open until about 6 pm on the evening of the 1st. It’s not first come, first served though, so take your time within that window!
I’ll be taking a few trips in June and July (for some relaxation and exploring in June and to a friend’s wedding in July) so space will be a bit limited this round.
As always, I’ll be accepting mostly flash, and a couple customs. If we’re in the middle of a multisession piece (already mapped out and planned sleeves, half sleeves, back pieces, big leg plants, etc.) and you’re ready to book another session, Rhiannon and I will get you in!
Here is half of the new available flash for when books open in 2 days! The next half will come in a second email right after this one!
I’ll also send out another email through here to remind everyone right when books open at midnight on the 1st so you don’t miss it!
I hope everyone is well- Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter and I cant wait to read through submissions in a few days!
(This was half of the flash. The rest will be included in the next email coming shortly!)
Talk to ya again soon!
xx Noelle
a) i am really happy you have a newsletter
2) i am OBSESSED with our flag means death. OBSESSED, i tell ye.