POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) -- Nicole Morrone was born legally blind, but she still creates detailed, colorful artwork -- on her clients' skin.

Morrone is an award-winning tattoo artist who was born with nystagmus. Her eyes uncontrollably shake and can't focus on objects far away.

"I can only see clearly a few inches in front of me. My vision is 20/400, and it's quite impaired from that," Morrone said. "I can legally tattoo, but I cannot legally drive. And I had always just been fascinated by tattooing ever since I was in high school."

She has a degree in studio art and had a few different careers before jumping into tattooing two years ago.

The owner of Trademarked Society Tattoo in Poland, Ohio, took a chance on her and gave her an apprenticeship. Now, she's booked months out.

"At first, it

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