Meet Erin Bobbitt

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Erin Bobbitt. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Erin , so happy you were able to devote some time to sharing your thoughts and wisdom with our community. So, we’ve always admired how you have seemingly never let nay-sayers or haters keep you down. Can you talk to us about how to persist despite the negative energy that so often is thrown at folks trying to do something special with their lives?

In regards to my art, it is the only reason that I was able to persist. Growing up in multiple households since the age of one, I have been no stranger to negative energy. From adults saying cruel things, I’ve witnessed a lot of hurt. I’ve found that art was the only way for me to really understand it.

In school, I had a lot of bullies and art was my only escape. So by the time I was an adult in professional settings, sharing my art: the idea of a “hater” was somehow inspiring. Whether I feel embarrassed, hurt, happy or confident – art is how I process it.

On a spiritual level, I understand that most people expressing hate are in need of overcoming something within themselves. It has nothing to do with me and I thank them for the fuel to go on creating!

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

This year I am opening a private studio called Magic Mirror Studios. This name comes from the fact that each of my professions – tattooing, photography or tarot reading – boil down to showing people a reflection of themselves.

I provide people ways to look into themselves, whether that is seeing themselves in a beautiful photograph, expressing their loves and interests through art on their body, or looking for guidance from the beyond. The look in peoples’ eyes when I’m providing any of these services have made it worth it for the years I’ve been doing them.

Make sure to follow my social media and keep an eye out for news regarding the Grand Opening and how to book your session at Magic Mirror Studios this Fall!

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?

One: The ability to take criticism.
-No matter what setting you find yourself in, you must have the ability tolerate your work being criticized. It is what will help you grow the most, if you take what applies without taking it personal.

Two: The ability to understand perspective.
-As an artist, one can become closed off to inspiration and understanding when unable to put one in another’s shoes. Having the ability to understand something about a piece of art, especially a disliked one, is worth so much.

Three: The ability to connect with your inner child.
-In regard to creative processes, remember the true reasons that you do what you do. Why you did them as a child, why they brought you joy to begin with. Do not let it become a job or a means to an end.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

I was raised by artists. My mother, a singer and writer. My father, a sketch artist. My step father, a musician and song writer.

This showed me the importance of art from a very young age. As soon as my father noticed that I could draw, he had me seated at the kitchen table learning to shade an apple. At first I whined about it, however, it had taught me that: the basics are indeed, everything.

Through my eyes, watching them helped me understand how meaningful life can be when given the opportunity to feed your passions and to further pursue the knowledge regarding them.

Feed your passions, pursue them endlessly.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.erin-bobbitt.net
• Instagram: @akabobtoast