We were lucky to catch up with Angel Mae Glutz recently and have shared our conversation below.
Angel Mae, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?
Pops taught, by example, the importance of working hard and taking pride in your work. No matter what. There are few obstacles you can’t overcome when raised with that perspective.
…but my Momma. Boy, howdy! I wouldn’t, couldn’t possibly, be the artist I am without Ma Dukes. From the first time I picked up a crayon as a baby, my mother has always supported my love of the arts. What she got right was raising me. Every bit of my childhood was filled with her telling me my dreams were goals and I could be anything I wanted. She never once said art was just a hobby. She never said I’d need a “real job.” I can’t tell you how many obstacles I’ve been able to overcome just knowing she’s in my corner.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Absolutely! My name is Angel Mae Glutz. I am a professional tattoo artist from Jacksonville, Florida. I completed a traditional tattoo apprenticeship in 2006 at Jolly Rogers in Clarksville, Indiana.
Linework is my favorite, so you’ll often see things like geometric designs and scientific illustrations in my portfolio. However, I think if anything makes me stand out amongst the hundreds of fantastic tattooers out there, it is the incredible relationship I have with my clients. It’s almost like people can sense how much I love tattooing or something. I feel very fortunate to have the best clients in the industry.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist, for me, has to be the way it allows me to connect with other people on my own terms, authentically.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
I think the hardest thing for non-creatives to understand about what I do is the lack of security. There’s no paycheck, no retirement, etc. I only make money if there’s tattoos to do or a painting sells. Living without that security can be stressful. It’s worth it though, for the autonomy, the freedom to spend the majority of my time doing what I love.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mzxiii
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17gvRPoXz4/
- Other: https://www.patreon.com/mzxiii
