We were lucky to catch up with Zeye One recently and have shared our conversation below.

Zeye, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

When I was realized how much I hated working for other corporations/bad business owners.
They expected too much for very little money

Zeye, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a tattooer, graffiti writer and a muralist.
I started tattooing because someone really loved my art and thought I should be a tattooer. They bought me my first tattoo kit and here we are 15 years later.
I specialize in photo realism and my original characters

Chicago got me into graffiti :)
Graffiti got me into doing murals.

I’m a proud to be a woman in a male dominated industry despite the crazy harsh things I endured to become the artist I am today

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

-Women who run with the wolves -by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

-Tao of Jeet Kune Do – by Bruce Lee

-Be Here Now – Ram Dass

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

To disturb and enlighten.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @zeyeone (art page). @labigbadwolf (tattoo page)

Image Credits

Photo credits form my very own I phone :)