If you’ve found your way here, it means that my art has touched you or sparked your curiosity - and that, in turn, touches me. I’m Mary Jay G.

Art isn’t a hobby for me, but a language that has accompanied me my whole life. I’ve been painting for as long as I can remember, and at 13, I gave myself my first tattoo, a small stick and poke. Shortly after, I began tattooing others. Not all parents were thrilled, of course, but even back then I knew that this was more than just an image on skin. It changes people. 

In school, I wanted to do an internship at a tattoo studio, but it was denied to me. I was told to “do something else.” So I set that dream aside for a while. After school, I worked for a year in a kindergarten. I loved painting and crafting with the kids and seeing their joy. Those moments were precious, but financially, I couldn’t build my life that way.

After that, I took a safer path and worked in the pharmaceutical industry. The job was fun, the money was good, yet something was missing. That feeling never left me.

My friends kept telling me: “You have to do something artistic. You have to tattoo.” At first, I hesitated, but eventually, I took the leap. Today, I know it was the best decision of my life. It allowed me to live my passion and create art that truly makes a difference.

For me, art is a bridge between people and their emotions. Every painting, every tattoo tells a story, it evokes feelings, preserves memories, or helps people process their experiences. It’s not about money; it’s about bringing joy, making stories visible, and giving people a piece of their own journey. Each appointment is a meaningful moment for me, a connection that goes beyond what’s visible. The fact that you trust me to create art that stays for a lifetime fascinates and moves me every single day.