Panel: The Art and Business of Tattooing

🎨 Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring tattoo artists Mynt Ortega and Wesley Haack! Dive into their creative journeys and business experiences as they share insights on how they forged their paths in the dynamic world of tattooing.

🌟 About the Artists:
Mynt Ortega (Enkhzaya Davaanyam-Ortega) [she/they] is an accomplished tattoo artist from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and co-owner of Sacred Rose Tattoo. Mynt’s passion for art was ignited by watching her mother’s fashion illustrations, and she has been devoted to tattooing since childhood. Mynt combines her artistic skills with a commitment to client satisfaction, bringing expertise and empathy to her work. When she’s not at the studio, Mynt enjoys running a handmade marketplace with her partner, reading outdoors, or playing video games like Mario Kart and Fall Guys.

Wesley Haack is a California-born and raised, transgender artist with a B.S. in Biology, adopting a technical approach to the aesthetics of nature. After completing his apprenticeship in tattooing in 2022, Wes is now a full-time artist in Oakland, focusing on creating safe spaces for his clients, including gender-variant and neurodivergent individuals. Beyond tattooing, Wes is a printmaker, filmmaker, and taxidermist, recently showcasing his work in a solo exhibition at the Pacific Grove Museum.

📅 Event Details:
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room, Main Library, 1402 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109-4710, USA.

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Don't miss the chance to learn from these inspiring artists!