March, 12. 2006, Update...I am a Tattooist. Im here working with my dad Guy full time now, here at Flats in the Salem Location. I will be continually adding new pics and portfolio photographs to my Portfolio and Personal Section Below as I get them in.

Heres some more about me... Here at Flats I do Tattooing and Body Piercing in Salem, Connecticut. I have always been around the tattooing environment. I was raised in a tattoo shop, practically and have been interested in it since early on. I started at my fathers tattoo shop at the age of 13 working during the summer, cleaning and making needles and observing the artists work. I worked for two summers as an apprentice and slowly my father taught me the aspect of piercing. In 2001-2002 was my first official year of piercing and I love every moment of it, the new and challenging aspects of piercing and making each one a new experience. I take it very seriously since I am so young, so I need to try my hardest to earn the title of a professional body piercer. Some people donıt like that I am so young so it makes it harder when you tell your customers your only 16. I believe itıs important for your customers to trust you and feel comfortable around you. I have recently started to learn the art of tattooing and I am very excited, I love to watch and see all the steps that go into creating permanent masterpiece.

My father Guy Flatley the owner of Flats and is definitely my inspiration for getting me into his business and having faith that Iıll be great someday. Another inspiration of mine is Dawn Whitham an employee of my father, she is a great person and a great artist and an idol to any young girl. Women are finally putting there mark in the tattoo industry, and I love to watch her interact with her customers, and the pride she takes into her work. Steve Tefft and his artwork is amazing, and he has such great talent. I believe he could gain more recognition if he put his work out there for everyone to notice in magazines and tattoo shows. Everyone at the tattoo shop is like my family, helping me grow into a good artist. Some people may doubt me but every tattoo artist has been in my shoes, just starting out and learning.

I recently became certified in Permanent Cosmetics and will offer that service here at Flats Tattooing in Groton Connecticut. I will also continually be building my Piercing and Tattoo clientel as well.

Thank you for your time_ Jennifer Flatley_ Piercer, Dermatition and Tattooist for Flats Tattooing