Meet Nil Senturk

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nil Senturk a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Nil, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?

My creativity comes to life by observing the details in life and reinterpreting them in my own style. Every person and object has a unique story, and I bring those stories to life by making them visible through tattoos.

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

As a tattoo artist, I help people express themselves. The most exciting part for me is that each tattoo carries a personal story. With my brand, I aim to inspire more people through upcoming workshops and special design collections. I also recommend staying tuned for the competitions I will join soon, and for new collaborations.

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?

Realism, patience, and a constant desire to learn have been the three qualities that influenced my journey the most. My advice to beginners is to practice with patience, observe reality carefully and pay attention to details, and always stay open to learning new things.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When I feel overwhelmed, I usually take a short break, take a deep breath, and look back at my past works that inspire me. My advice is to be kind to yourself in those moments, revisit sources of inspiration, and focus on making small progress, even if it’s little

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