Jackie Rabbit shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Jackie , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
This last year I’ve really been exploring expressing myself more through my painting and drawing. In the past I had tried to make art that I thought would be marketable and attractive to the general public. I’ve decided now though that the art that I do outside of tattooing should really just be for me and for the pure joy of it. What I have found is that people seem to like this work even more than my previous projects. It seems that what people really respond to is art that comes from the heart.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jackie Rabbit. I co-own Eldritch Brothers Tattoo & Gallery with my partner Kevin Taylor. We recently moved into a larger location on Arsenal st next to Benton Park. I have been tattooing for 24 years and specialize in black and grey realism and extreme cover up tattoos. I’m also a painter and traditional artist. In addition to displaying my work at Eldritch Brothers, I have had paintings in shows at several galleries including the St Louis Art Guild, Webster Arts, 31art , and Green Door Gallery. I am also one of the founding members of the St Louis Lady’s Art Guild. I think that what really sets me apart from other tattoo artists and sets our studio apart is that I come at tattooing from a fine art background. This allows me to bring a finer sense of design and skill to the table.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I’ve always been an artist. It’s all I ever wanted to be. It is what I have worked towards my whole life. For a long time I thought that it would only be through tattooing but later in life I found the confidence and the time to get more serious about painting. I was not able to go to college and was a single mother at an early age. I never would have thought that one day I would have my own studio and have my work hanging in galleries….but here we are.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
That there is nothing really to fear. Failure is just an opportunity for transformation and transition. If something doesn’t work then you have to pivot and you just keep going until something does work.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Most people think I’m very outgoing. In reality I’m a very shy and anxious person. Sometimes I really have to dig deep and force myself to be social, especially with new people. It’s always worth it though. At the end of the day most people are really great.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I try to always live like I have limited time, because I do. We all do. It is my belief that we should all live our lives with intention and purpose.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.jackierabbit.com
- Instagram: @jackie_rabbit
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16xvfWk7Sm/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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