A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Nine-year old tattoo artist

OK, I’m not sure that the tattooing baby counts, and I can’t remember how young the youngest Leu family member was… but I think that when Steve Bennett tells me that his nine year old daughter is the world’s youngest professional female tattoo artist, I think he may well be right. What do you think? She “works” at Studio 313 (inside The Tattoo Lady) in Hammond, Indiana.

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108 responses to “Nine-year old tattoo artist”

  1. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    that’s cool, you’re letting her do what makes her happy instead of detouring her toward med school or some shit. there’s more to life than money.

  2. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    that’s cool, you’re letting her do what makes her happy instead of detouring her toward med school or some shit. there’s more to life than money.

  3. Michelle Avatar

    It is so wonderful to see a father letting his daughter do what she truly wants to do. What a great job you are doing of supporting her! The world needs more fathers like you. More power to both of you.

  4. Michelle Avatar

    It is so wonderful to see a father letting his daughter do what she truly wants to do. What a great job you are doing of supporting her! The world needs more fathers like you. More power to both of you.

  5. Gail Avatar
    Gail

    Our daughter Zia age 7 is starting to tattoo also … she has done 2 so far (one on mom one on dad) we own a tattoo shop in Missouri and daddy tattoos … she has won art awards when she was in public school and is SUPER creative and artistic … she is all about learning and of course making money! We are suprised to see others out there like is and it’s way cool… seeing the video of Lilly today from Suffer City gave her even more confidence… it’s way cool!

    Gail

  6. Gail Avatar
    Gail

    Our daughter Zia age 7 is starting to tattoo also … she has done 2 so far (one on mom one on dad) we own a tattoo shop in Missouri and daddy tattoos … she has won art awards when she was in public school and is SUPER creative and artistic … she is all about learning and of course making money! We are suprised to see others out there like is and it’s way cool… seeing the video of Lilly today from Suffer City gave her even more confidence… it’s way cool!

    Gail

  7. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    I think it’s cool. I think she is too young to be doing it on a person yet…but if its family and they are ok who is to say her dad is wrong. We certainly have no right to declare it. my son is a 15 year year old high school senior. He is traveling to china next summer as a student ambassador. There are those that say he is too young, he is not mature enough, oh my gawd its too dangerous. he wants to do this who am i to deny the opportunity. This girl wants this in hger life now. her dad is right to encourage gher dreams. being nine she may change them someday but the experience and the support and the encouragement will last a lifetime. shame on the naysayers and applause to those who understand.

  8. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    I think it’s cool. I think she is too young to be doing it on a person yet…but if its family and they are ok who is to say her dad is wrong. We certainly have no right to declare it. my son is a 15 year year old high school senior. He is traveling to china next summer as a student ambassador. There are those that say he is too young, he is not mature enough, oh my gawd its too dangerous. he wants to do this who am i to deny the opportunity. This girl wants this in hger life now. her dad is right to encourage gher dreams. being nine she may change them someday but the experience and the support and the encouragement will last a lifetime. shame on the naysayers and applause to those who understand.

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