From military service to becoming an award-winning tattoo artist, Hetty has made her name with her brand “All Eyes On You tattoo.”
Isn’t it astonishing to learn about all those founders and professionals who carved a unique niche, even amidst massive challenges, competition and saturation in their chosen fields? Even more, spellbinding is how most of these founders, especially from the female brigade, went beyond doing the conventional to innovate in their niche and inspire the gen-next with their passion-driven work. We couldn’t help but notice the rise of one such incredible tattoo artist, Hetty, aka Christine Hettinger, who, with her one-of-a-kind tattoo brand and shop called All Eyes On You Tattoo, has all eyes on her and her excellence in the field.
Speaking about her journey, Hetty says that she always wanted to become an artist since growing up, but the only shop in her area turned her away. She then joined the military, putting aside her artistic dreams. However, later, realising she wanted to do something for her passion, she decided to give it another try with the help of a friend who was an artist. Listening to her dreams, working relentlessly to make them a reality, and continuously learning and honing her skills eventually helped her attain excellence as a tattoo artist.
Today, with All Eyes On You Tattoo, Hetty has created a collaborative environment where creativity thrives. With a team of talented and experienced artists, she has been able to deliver on the expectations of clients, thriving on her passion, skills and expertise in the industry. This propelled her to become a rising name in the industry, winning 15 awards at conventions. Besides owning her shop in Germany, several other shops want her to guest at theirs. Also, a shop in California will be sponsoring her for her O1 visa.
Her unwavering commitment to quality and her genuine love for art has helped Hetty stand apart from the rest in the competitive industry. While financial stability is essential, Hetty ensures that her art always takes precedence. She is known for completing each tattoo to perfection as demanded by clients and never rushing through her work. She draws inspiration from various facets of life, such as art, freedom, her family, and her girlfriend. “My desire to see the world and share my experiences with loved ones fuels my creativity. I strongly believe that life is too short to not pursue our passions wholeheartedly,” she highlights.
Talking about her shop, All Eyes On You Tattoo in Hanau, Germany, Hetty says that the brand has thrived thus far not just because of the passion with which each artist creates designs for each customer but also for its custom tattoos, capturing client’s story perfectly in ink. The team at the shop specialise in different styles to bring the vision of the client to life. From intricate realism and bold traditional designs to delicate fine lines and geometric or vibrant watercolour tattoos, the shop has an expert for every style.
Owning a tattoo shop in Germany is one of Hetty’s proudest achievements. She emphasises, “I believe that anything, when done with passion and authenticity, eventually gives the results one seeks. Of course, the path to success is no walk in the park, but one has to go under the grind, work tirelessly, believe in their dreams and give it their all to achieve what they envision for their brand.”
In the near future, Hetty wants to become a more prominent name in the industry and share her art with people worldwide. She wants to travel while working on her biggest dream – to compete at ink masters and be an artist at the world-famous tattoo convention Gods of Ink in Frankfurt.
