Ten years after first picking up a needle, Stacy Smith is now co-owner of Tattoo Me Charlotte, was voted one of the top 10 tattoo artists in Charlotte, and has a signature watercolor/boho vibe style that is all her own. All of her pieces are custom, playing with tonal values and hues, resulting in what looks like a painting on the skin. Stacy recently starred in season 11 of Ink Master, the Dave Navarro-hosted reality competition television series airing on Paramount Network.

At the January meeting of CreativeMornings/Charlotte, Stacy jumped into a Q & A with the 350 creatives on hand to discuss her thoughts on turning a passion in high school into a successful career, and the business of creativity in the Queen City. Her entire presentation is available to watch below:

CreativeMornings/Charlotte is a monthly breakfast lecture series — usually on the first Friday of every month — featuring local speakers addressing global topics shared with hundreds of chapters around the world. #CharlotteIsCreative