We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Christina Brooke. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Christina below.
Christina, we’ve been so fortunate to work with so many incredible folks and one common thread we have seen is that those who have built amazing lives for themselves are also often the folks who are most generous. Where do you think your generosity comes from?
Am I generous?
I think-knowing that even small acts can make a big difference in someone else’s life is what keeps me going. I try to do my best every day.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am an artist whose work lives at the intersection of beauty and darkness. I make art. With bones. I also paint texture, I sculpt designs.
I create deeply evocative pieces. My art explores themes of mortality, transformation, and the unseen layers of human life and death .
Outside the studio, I am dedicated to maintaining a regular yoga practice that brings grounding and clarity to my creative process.
I also am active with Cedar Creek Lake Roller Derby.
As a business owner, I approach my work with both vision and practicality, blending artistry and growing my skills by surrounding myself with amazing artists. I thrive to continually carve out a space where art challenges and provokes thought.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Three qualities that have made me impactful as an artist are:
Emotional Depth & Observation – the ability to look beneath the surface, notice details others overlook, and transform intense feelings into art.
Mindfulness – strengthened through yoga, helping me sustain focus, patience, and presence in my creative practice.
Entrepreneurial Vision – the skill to not only create, but also share and sustain my art by running a business with strategy and purpose.
My advice to improve on these skills would be:
Keeping a daily sketchbook or journal—capture raw thoughts, images, or even fragments of overheard conversations. Give yourself space for solitude; quiet observation often fuels your most honest creations.
Treat your art like yoga practice:
Use breathwork or short meditations before working—it sharpens focus and reduces creative block.
Set small, achievable goals to build consistency without burning out.
Learn basic business tools—budgeting, marketing, and branding—so your art can sustain itself.
Network with other artists and business owners; community opens doors you can’t reach alone.
Think of your business as an extension of your art—your values, voice, and vision should be woven into everything you present.
What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?
Over the last 12 months, my biggest area of improvement has been balance.
In my art, I’ve learned to lean into my instincts and create work that embraces both darkness and vulnerability without hesitation.
Through yoga, I’ve developed more patience and mindfulness, which helps me approach both my creative process and daily life with clarity.
And as a business owner, I’ve grown in confidence—learning how to share my art with the world in a way that feels true to my vision. This balance between creativity, discipline, and entrepreneurship has been my greatest growth.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.Lucky11Tattoo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my.artist.friend?igsh=MXJtdm5lOWRzbWowbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Image Credits
TraciLynnPhotography
