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BEKAH FINDS HER PLACE IN BALDWIN CITY
But like many dreams, it was set aside. Life moved forward. She focused on raising her children and supporting her husband’s business, while continuing to create art whenever she could. It wasn’t until years later that Frederick encouraged her to revisit that dream. “He always believed in me,” she said. “Even when I didn’t believe in myself.” In 2024, Bekah began an apprenticeship at Fine Lines in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Breaking into the industry wasn’t easy. Tattoo apprenticeships are notoriously difficult to secure, and she faced skepticism along the way. “I’ve had people underestimate me my whole life,” she said. “But I never let that stop me.” Her determination paid off. Bekah earned her Missouri tattoo license in October 2025, followed shortly by her Kansas license. “I cried when I got it,” she said. “I was so happy.”
For Bekah, becoming a tattoo artist wasn’t a straight path—it was a dream that waited patiently while life unfolded around it. Now, as a new tattoo artist in Baldwin City, she’s building a career rooted in creativity, connection, and community— proving it’s never too late to follow what’s been calling you all along. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Bekah moved to Baldwin City in 2021 with
her husband, Frederick, and their two sons. What began as a move for work quickly became something more permanent. “I’ve always been a city girl,” she said. “But now, I would never go back. I love living here and raising our kids here.” That sense of belonging has shaped both her life and her work. Bekah says Baldwin’s close-knit nature has made a meaningful difference for her family, especially for her oldest son, Grayson, who has autism.
“I love that everyone looks out for everyone,” she said. “That means everything to me.” A Dream Years in the Making Bekah’s journey into tattooing began years ago with a single experience—her first tattoo. “I loved everything about it,” she said. “The art, the atmosphere, the freedom—it just clicked.”
“I wanted to bring something new to the community.” Bringing Something New to Baldwin Choosing Baldwin City as the place to build her career felt natural. Continue on page 2