type of artist who could love tattoo art,” she said. “Everyone’s skin is different and everyone wants dif- ferent designs in different places.” >> Getting along Helms said the local tattoo com- munity is generally supportive and encouraging, which she learned wasn’t always the case in the past. “A few former coworkers said the culture used to be different, more cutthroat,” she said. “Now there is enough work in the area due to the growth of the industry. We all just want each person to get the best tattoo possible.” She said Cassie Eisenhour, co- owner of Snoogans Tattoo in Coeur d’Alene, has an especially good lo- cal reputation for her artwork as well as helping clients find the best artist for what style of tattoo they’re seeking. It’s also a pretty progressive world, especially for a younger, female art- ist who also is a business owner. “Everyone in the area is pretty chill, but before I owned my own place, there were a few clients who came in and said, ‘oh, you’re a girl – you can’t tattoo me,’ but the own- ers were pretty good about dealing with this,” she said. “There’s some great artists around here, and with tattoos, it’s really about the art.” Helms enjoys helping people find something meaningful and unique to decorate their bodies. “We love each person that comes in here,” she said. “It can be a lot of fun.” N
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