Skye Smith

Written By Kevin Hopper

(She/Her), Piercing Apprentice

Hey! I’m Skye, I use she/her pronouns and I recently moved here to New Mexico! Previously, I worked at a reputable piercing studio in Oklahoma, but after 5 years working there, my partner and I decided to move to New Mexico with our 2 dogs and cats. We wanted to experience something new and exciting, while also maintaining a positive reputation in the industry through Evolution. My passion for the body modification community began as a kiddo as I got to see my mom get tattoos and piercings. This really sparked something in me, and I made it my goal as I aged to be a part of this industry full time. Along with my passion for the industry, I have continued to explore my other interests of hiking, climbing and backpacking, which is typically where you might find me when I’m not in the studio! If you ever want a fun curation or just to be able to talk about your pets you know where to find me!

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Kevin Hopper

The power of words and pictures has always been immense. From cave paintings and stained glass to the advents of the printing press, photography, television and of course, the Internet.

Words and pictures are everywhere. Lucky for me, I have a talent for crafting and combining them into powerful and effective communication.

I grew up fascinated with photography, then fine art and graphic design. I also stumbled upon my writing talent when a college professor accused me of plagiarism (the highest form of flattery?). A career in advertising seemed the obvious track, so that was my initial route. However, my diverse skillset and ravenous appetite for learning new applications, tools and programs pushed me into journalism, art direction, digital publishing, UX/UI, AI, etc. This constant technological multiplicity keeps me both engaged, challenged, and admittedly, a bit overwhelmed.

Yet what remains constant? Words and pictures.

Regardless of industry, words and pictures are important. This is something that every successful company demands, and armed with the ability to craft both into effective communication, it is a thrill for me to perform.

My career path has been far from standard, but it has opened my creative mind to a multitude of applications and perspectives. Along the way, I have worked with and for some extraordinary people from all walks of life. I celebrate diversity in all forms and continue to seek and solve new communication problems via my design entity Hoppervision.

When time allows, I create artwork, take photos, cook impulsively, collect vintage furniture and snowboard when possible.

Let’s talk creativity in terms of solving your communications issues…

…over a taut espresso, of course!

https://hoppervision.com
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