At 23, Claire Hennessy, a qualified Aberystwyth-based tattoo artist, has turned a difficult period in her life into a creative business.
Claire has launched Inky Pinky Tattoo Studio with her business partner Paul Harwood, offering professional tattoo and piercing services in a welcoming space.
With support from Big Ideas Wales, Claire's journey into entrepreneurship was guided by her passion for body art and resilience shaped by personal experience.
Claire faced a period of uncertainty, navigating unemployment and the emotional weight of an unclear path forward after an apprenticeship proved unsustainable.
Claire, a trained tattoo artist and Fine Art graduate, opened Inky Pinky Tattoo Studio in March 2025, promoting mental health awareness and empowerment.
Author's summary: Young tattoo artist turns struggles into a creative business.