ABOUT ME
PHILOSOPHYI personally believe tattooing is a connection between the client and the artist. Tattoos can be fun- but they can also be emotional, nerve-wracking, or a symbol of progression- whatever it may be, It is important to me to empathize and ensure you feel heard and understood in your experience/ideas. Tattooing is an art form that has been performed for thousands of years regardless of gender, skin tone, ethnicity, sexuality, etc. and I will always ensure the space you share with me is a safe one.
Cassandra has surrounded herself with art her entire life- it was no surprise she knew she wanted to tattoo for a living by middle school. She attended Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of The Arts and New World School of the Arts but left early after receiving her Associate in Arts to pursue tattooing full-time. Since her youth, Cassandra has been creating art that can tell a story, send a message, or make a viewer feel… and she will happily continue doing so through tattooing.
In 2019 days after graduating college at 19 years old, Cassandra walked into Exception Ink with her portfolio and it’s been history since. Joe Cerna (tattooer & shop owner of 15+ years) mentored her for 2.5 years before labeling her a full tattoo artist. With a traditional apprenticeship in an old-school tattoo shop- she is well-adapted to many styles and clients.
Joe (left), Client (middle), Cassandra (right)