Welcome to Pink for the Soul

My name is Karla Antunez, and I’m the artist behind this space. I was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where my love for art took root at an early age. I was that kid who loved drawing so much, classmates would ask me to do their school projects—though our teachers always knew who was really behind the work.

I studied architecture at Rafael Urdaneta University, where my passion for design deepened. In 2013, I moved to the United States, and that chapter marked a turning point in my artistic journey. It was during this time that I was introduced to the tattoo industry by Johan Avila, owner of Ink for the Soul. As both a mentor and skilled artist, Johan played a key role in teaching me the fundamentals and encouraging me to develop my own voice in tattooing.

In January 2019, I decided to fully commit to tattooing and haven’t looked back. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to constant learning, refining my technique, and creating pieces that speak to my clients’ stories and identities. Pink for the Soul is the result of that journey—a space where creativity, meaning, and connection come to life through ink.