We had the good fortune of connecting with Lucia Martinez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lucia, how do you think about risk?

Taking risks played a big role in what my life is today in every aspect. As far as my career is concerned I was in a situation where I felt I wasn’t heard and I was being held back from growth. It took a huge toll on my mental. I had to cut some ends and take the leap. I strongly feel that if a situation no longer fertilizes your growth then no matter how hard it is to take the next step, you simply must. Otherwise you will stay in your comfort zone and never grow. Risks are scary but withering in comfort is horrifying.


Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I co-found Lugar Studio in Lake Worth,Fl with my friend Jose Gaddi. Lugar Studio is a private tattoo studio. Here we are proud to be a safe environment for women, POC, LGBTQ+ and anyone who otherwise may feel uncomfortable being in a crowded tattoo shop. I’m really excited to continue growing and expanding my craft in this industry. I’ve gotta say, I got to where I am by being curious how much further I can go. I don’t intend to stop anytime soon. I’ve learned so much through the years with a great artist over my shoulder to guide me through it all. Along the way I have learned that loyalty can also be crippling and you can love people from a distance. And that pertains to both business and personal matters. All in all I would like to leave a mark in my community and show my clients that getting a tattoo is more of a personal ritual then a monetary exchange. I want people to know that I dedicate myself to becoming the best artist I can possibly be all while keeping my ego aside.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Ok let’s say my good friend came to town to visit. First place I’d take them to? Without a doubt, Sugar Plum & The Grumbling Growler in downtown Lake Worth. They are a low key book shop/art gallery/ gamer lounge/ bar. Dopest place to nerd out and chill hands down!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
We as artists are sensitive creatures. We sometimes dwell on a protect, we second guess ourselves at times and we get in a whole mood. I’ve been fortunate enough to have 3 amazing people who always pick me up and assures me that negative emotions, like all emotions are just thoughts in our minds. They remind me to keep going. So huge shout out to my life partner Lex, my business partner Jose and my rock Crystal. Y’all are the bomb.com!

Website: https://www.lugarstudio.com/

Instagram: @_LucyTattoos

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