Madison Doty, 24, tattoos Shemiah Green's "sleeve," (full arm), 26, in her shop All In Tattoo Company in Albany, Oregon October 22. When asked why Doty wanted to do tattoos as a career, she responded: "I didn't know what I wanted to do for a long time. I've always loved art but didn't think I could actual make a living doing that. Then tattoos just popped into my head and it was like bam! That's what I want to do." Doty got her tattoo license in Salem and said that it took about a year and a half to get through all the courses. When asked what she would tell a tattoo artist just starting out, she said: "Just believe in yourself and your art. Don't get lazy, because this is permanent and really meaningful to people and their bodies. Keep making art until you're at a level YOU are proud of, then go for it. Do it the legal way and get your license from professional places, don't do sketchy back-alley tattooing. Just believe in yourself and your art, and know this means a lot to people. "
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