Ep: 12 Creating Art As A Practice That Feels Like Home with Alexandra Husmann

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra Husmann, a member of Earth Altar Tattoo Collective and a former tattoo apprentice of mine. Alex shares what it means to carve out a path that reflects her values and honors her nervous system. We talk about the quiet unraveling that led her away from conventional tattoo culture, and the thoughtful rebuilding that followed the moments of burnout, the desire for softness, and the deep trust in letting things unfold slowly. Alex brings so much presence to this conversation. She reflects on the intimacy of her work, her boundaries, and how offering spaciousness can change the entire tattoo experience, for both the client and the artist. In this episode we talk about: ✨What led Alex to trust herself to move into learning to tattoo and mentor under me✨ How slowing down allowed her to reconnect with herself and her art✨ The emotional labor of tattooing and learning how to hold space for her clients✨ Saying yes only to what’s aligned,even when it’s hard✨ Why trust, softness, and safety are essential in creative work This is a tender, honest conversation about rest, reclamation, and reimagining the way we work. If you’ve ever wanted permission to pause, this one’s for you. Connect with Alex: Website: www.alexandrahusmann.comInstagram: @alexhtattoosConnect with Me:Instagram: @thejustinealmarazWebsite: justinealmaraz.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustineArtStudio I’d love to connect.