HIPPIE TRIBE x Atelier Eva: Tattoo thuH Movement

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thuBackstory from thuHippie: 
(if you wanna skip the backstory and move to the super important stuff, see
everything after "THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN" )
                                                         
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I’m getting inked for the first time - my folks are probably bout to trip but it's for a great cause so they'll hopefully let me at least eat my thanksgiving plate
somewhere on the property in a few weeks.

I’ve been following the work of Eva Krbdk  of Atelier Eva , an incredibly skilled
and renowned tattoo artist who specializes in illustrative miniature fine art, for a
few years at this point. The tattoo in my head was one that I knew her style would compliment perfectly - I knew if I ever actually went thru with getting the tattoo, I'd have to try and make it happen with Eva. 

I hit her up on a whim, thinking there’s no way she’d even see my dm. Fortunately
for me, she had some things open up & could actually see me. From that exchange, we set up a consultation and prior to the meeting, I was to email over some info. I sent a folder filled with hella references and a link to this video - the short story that made a world of difference in a tough time and inspired the tattoo: The Story of the Hummingbird 

I explained to Eva how the story was relayed years ago from an old friend after I was first properly diagnosed with my anxiety disorder. The tattoo represents the
story, and the birth of my new mindset - "do everything I can, as best I can and
leave the rest to the wind". Maintaining that mindset, remembering to control
what's controllable and that whatever isn't, isn't for me any way, helps me
move a lot more fearlessly.  "Be ThuHummingbird" is always in the back of my mind, and I finally felt compelled enough to make the whole thing official.

After talking for close to an hour, Eva did the last thing I could’ve imagined - she
told me she didn’t want to charge me for the tattoo....right, whatchu mean, Eva?!
She quickly followed by explaining how she's been doing her part to make a
tremendous difference - instead of paying her, we'd take the total session cost
and donate it to any non-profit organization within the education or arts space.

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“As an Atelier, our shop isn't just a tattoo studio - we're dedicated towards being a welcoming space for all creative endeavors and those who create. Eva personally dedicates one appointment per month towards charity, working with a client who's story she aligns with to donate 100% of her profits towards a cause they both
feel strongly about.”
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As many of our fans know, one of our main goals as artists is to consistently do
our part to give back and empower our communities - support the truly
disenfranchised. We believe the best thing we can do in our current position is aid efforts that help progress our people - once presented with this incredible
opportunity, I knew I wanted to focus the campaign on organizations surrounding education and art programs for Black youth.

After our consultation, Eva graciously chose me as the November recipient (!!!!)
So I started plotting ways to maximize that grace....
Tribe was able to snag a corporate sponsor in MNI Targeted Media of Meredith    Corp, who agreed to match all donations up to $5k!!

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When: The appointment is slated for November 2nd & November 23rd, 2020 so
--->WE have about 3 WEEKS to raise as much money possible - spread the word!!

Goal: Raise $2,500 ($500 already raised by Hippie Tribe)
--->amount raised will be matched by Meredith Corp and split amongst 3 orgs


Donation Recipients:

- Black Girls Code 
- Black Artists  + Designers Guild 
- Educated Little Monsters 


Companies to Match Funds Raised:
- Meredith Corp - MNI Targeted Media

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We kicked everything off by donating $500 directly to Black Artists + Designers Guild. We truly appreciate everyone who can donate and spread the word - we're the change we want to see!!