Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Fee Dominguez. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Fee, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

If you really want something, hearing “no” and receiving rejections doesn’t register in your brain. There’s always a way, it may not be the way you originally thought it would play out but if you keep focusing on your dreams, little by little those dreams turn into a reality.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a freelance artist who specializes in illustrative designs. I am practiced in a few different mediums; printmaking, graphic design, and sewing. I am also a fairly new tattoo apprentice. I create product labels, logos, business cards, and illustrations for other local businesses, as well as sell my own work on my art shop (feemaleartist.us). Creating art is something I’ve always enjoyed since a young age. I grew up in Wyoming, and I am currently based out of Pennsylvania. I am first generation Mexican-American, which means I am the first in my family to accomplish many milestones, like graduate from University with two degrees, work and live in another country, and become a business owner. I knew growing up I wanted more for my family, and ever since that’s been the fire that ignites in my heart every single day. I am stepping into a new industry, tattooing, and I am very happy and honored to represent my Mexican-American heritage. Getting into the tattoo industry is not an easy task, especially for women, so I am just so thankful to let other Chicana’s know that it is possible.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

To be able to inspire someone, but on a deeper level to be able to inspire someone who looks like me. First generation Mexican American Queer Artist. I’ve had many roles; a sewing teacher in Sweden, a freelance graphic design artist, now tattoo artist. Your dreams are never too big. This journey has been an honor, I am very grateful to have art save my life time and time again. Art heals.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I am a first generation Mexican-American, which means I am the first in my family to pursue a lot of things. I was the first to graduate from a university. Which may not sound like the biggest accomplishment but this was so special to me since neither of my parents were able to pursue their studies. They didn’t pursue their studies because they did not have the privilege to, it wasn’t an option for them. I understand that it was a privilege to be able to put myself through school. Most people drop out, especially minorities. There was no money for me to go to school, but I gave it my all and I still give it my all every single day. As I write this now, my parents are experiencing hardships and there is a fire inside of me that wants to take those burdens away and give them the best life they can have. They deserve it, we deserve it, our ancestors deserve it.

Contact Info:

• Website: feemaleartist.us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feemaleartist
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fee-dominguez-1b28b1264/

Image Credits
Phoebe Witmer (Visions of Venus)- https://www.instagram.com/visionsofvenusstudios/ Max Molina – https://www.instagram.com/maxmolina87