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🖤 Four hours of blackwork. On my own knee. Because apparently I make excellent life choices. 😂I finally sat down and add...
09/03/2026

🖤 Four hours of blackwork. On my own knee. Because apparently I make excellent life choices. 😂

I finally sat down and added all of the black shading to my knee piece, and I can now say from very personal experience: Lining the knee was WAY better than shading it.

Was it painful? Yep.
Did I question my decisions a few times? Also yep. 😂
Did I stop? Absolutely not.

Four hours, an Audible book, and a whole lot of determination later, I got all of the blackwork finished—and I LOVE how much the added contrast transformed this piece.

There's something really interesting about tattooing yourself, especially in a spot like the knee. You're simultaneously the artist trying to make clean, consistent decisions and the client thinking, “Okay, that one freaking hurt.” It definitely gives me a little more firsthand sympathy for everyone who sits in my chair!

Now we let this baby heal. 🖤

And for anyone considering a knee tattoo:
From personal experience, the lining wasn't nearly as bad as I expected.

The shading, however?

Rude. Very rude. 😂

🐾 Sometimes the best tattoos are the ones you didn't plan.Two friends walked into the shop together and decided it was t...
08/09/2026

🐾 Sometimes the best tattoos are the ones you didn't plan.

Two friends walked into the shop together and decided it was the perfect day for matching impulse tattoos—with a twist. Each chose a different design and color that held a special meaning for them, making these tiny pieces uniquely their own.

I was so glad I happened to be in the shop to take these walk-ins. Some of my favorite tattoos are the ones that start with, "So... we have an idea." 😄

Tiny tattoos can still carry huge stories, and getting to hear the meaning behind each one made this appointment even better.

To all my fellow pet parents:

🐶 Tell your dog I said hi.

🐱 Tell your cat I said pspspsps.

I don't make the rules. ❤️

Thank you both for trusting me with your spontaneous new ink!

🌸 From inspiration to something uniquely hers.My client came in with several inspiration photos and a vision for a flora...
08/08/2026

🌸 From inspiration to something uniquely hers.

My client came in with several inspiration photos and a vision for a floral wrap that would feel natural around her arm—not just a collection of flowers, but one cohesive piece.

Together we incorporated four meaningful birth flowers, blending them into a design that flows around the contours of her arm and wraps seamlessly through one of the trickiest areas to tattoo: the elbow.

She was an absolute trooper through every minute of it! Elbows are never the easiest spot, but she powered through and made it all worth it.

One of my favorite parts of custom tattooing is taking pieces of inspiration and transforming them into something that's completely personal. No copy-and-paste—just a design created specifically for the person wearing it.

I can't wait to see this one once it's fully healed. Thank you for trusting me with such a meaningful piece! 🌿✨

❤️ Sometimes a tattoo grows right alongside a family.Years ago, this client got the first two names and heartbeat lines ...
08/07/2026

❤️ Sometimes a tattoo grows right alongside a family.

Years ago, this client got the first two names and heartbeat lines from another artist here at the shop. This week, I had the honor of adding the newest chapter to her story—a third heartbeat and her youngest little one's name, Greta.

There's something really special about matching an existing tattoo so seamlessly that it feels like it was always meant to be there. It's one of those projects that reminds me tattoos don't always have to start from scratch; sometimes they simply continue the story.

The best part? Getting to spend time chatting while we worked. We discovered we have the same family doctor, swapped baby stories, and somehow the appointment flew by. Those conversations are one of my favorite parts of tattooing. Every person who sits in my chair brings a different story with them, and I always leave feeling like I've learned something new.

Congratulations again on your beautiful growing family, and thank you for trusting me to add this new piece to such a meaningful tattoo. ❤️

🏍️ What an incredible day at Viking Land Harley-Davidson.This past month I had the privilege of participating in a chari...
08/06/2026

🏍️ What an incredible day at Viking Land Harley-Davidson.

This past month I had the privilege of participating in a charity tattoo event where a portion of every tattoo went directly to a great cause. Throughout the day, I tattooed everything from tiny stars and meaningful memorial pieces to Harley-Davidson logos, motorcycle heartbeat tattoos, guardian bells, and even an "I'm OK" bandage tattoo.

Every tattoo had a story, and every client helped make a difference.

One of my favorite parts wasn't even the tattooing—it was the atmosphere. Sitting just a few feet away from rows of incredible motorcycles, listening to riders swap stories, and watching over 70 bikers roll out for the charity ride before roaring back into the lot later that afternoon.

There's something about the smell of green soap mixed with motorcycle engines that makes tattooing feel even more exciting.

A huge thank you to Viking Land Harley-Davidson for hosting such an amazing event, everyone who stopped by my station, and every rider who came out to support the cause. I met so many wonderful people, heard some incredible stories, and left feeling inspired.

I hope to be back again. 🖤🏍️

🎀 Sometimes flash is just the beginning.This little ribbon bracelet started as one of our flash designs, but my client h...
08/06/2026

🎀 Sometimes flash is just the beginning.

This little ribbon bracelet started as one of our flash designs, but my client had a vision to make it uniquely hers. We customized it into a delicate bracelet, added a butterfly, and we're already planning even more elements to build around it.

I love when tattoos grow alongside the person wearing them. What starts as one small idea can become a beautiful, evolving piece over time.

Thank you for trusting me with your vision—I can't wait to keep adding to this one! 🦋

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If you've been thinking about starting with a small tattoo that can grow into something bigger later, I'd love to help bring that idea to life.

🍭 NEW FLASH JUST DROPPED! 😈I've got something a little different available for booking...Meet my newest original charact...
08/04/2026

🍭 NEW FLASH JUST DROPPED! 😈

I've got something a little different available for booking...

Meet my newest original character: The Sugar Demon. 😈🍬

He's got a throne of bones, a lollipop staff, a grin that says he's definitely up to no good, and just enough attitude to make me smile every time I draw him.

These designs are available as tattoo flash and I'd absolutely love to bring one of them to life! Whether you're into spooky, creepy-cute, or just want something completely unique, this guy is ready for a new home.

Each pose has its own personality, and I'd be happy to customize the size or placement to fit your idea.

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Some of the smallest tattoos carry the biggest stories. ✨This one has to be one of my favorite meaningful tattoos I've h...
08/04/2026

Some of the smallest tattoos carry the biggest stories. ✨

This one has to be one of my favorite meaningful tattoos I've had the privilege to create.

My client brought in her two-year-old's tiny fingerprints, and together we transformed them into delicate little sparkles across her hand. Every sparkle is placed where those tiny fingers once touched—a beautiful reminder that while little hands don't stay little forever, you'll always be able to carry this moment with you.

I absolutely love projects like this. They remind me that tattoos aren't just artwork—they're memories you can take with you wherever life goes.

Thank you for trusting me with something so personal. ❤️

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There's something incredibly satisfying about tiny details.I've been doing quite a few hand and finger tattoos lately, b...
08/02/2026

There's something incredibly satisfying about tiny details.

I've been doing quite a few hand and finger tattoos lately, but this one has to be my favorite so far. The ornamental design flows naturally across the fingers while still keeping each piece balanced on its own.

For this tattoo, I switched to my PMU machine paired with a 1201RL, which gave me the precision I needed to pull off all of these delicate lines and scrollwork. Fine line work like this demands patience, consistency, and a light touch—and I absolutely love the challenge.

Huge shoutout to my client for sitting through a notoriously sensitive spot like an absolute champ! 💪 The best part? We're already planning to add more in the future, and I can't wait to keep building on this piece.

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Some tattoos carry memories. Others carry a legacy.A close friend of mine—and without question my favorite boss ever—Joe...
08/01/2026

Some tattoos carry memories. Others carry a legacy.

A close friend of mine—and without question my favorite boss ever—Joel passed away recently.

The night he passed, I had the chance to visit him and Amanda at St. Cloud Hospital. I was their last visitor before he passed about 90 minutes later. It's a moment I'll always carry with me.

Joel was the kind of person who could fill a room with stories. He was always chasing a new adventure, eager to share what he knew, and genuinely excited to teach anyone willing to learn. Whether you knew him through work, his love of flint knapping, or simply as a friend, you walked away better for having known him.

Amanda came to me with a dream she'd been holding onto for a long time. Joel had worn this old rose tattoo on his arm for years. She spent hours redrawing it herself—keeping the soul of the original while making it her own. It was an incredible honor to turn her artwork into a permanent reminder of the man she loved.

While she was here, we also added a matching 福 ("good fortune" or "blessing") tattoo on her other arm to complement the character she already had.

Joel's memory lives on in the stories we tell, the lessons he shared, and the people whose lives he touched.

To those who knew him...

Ooga booga. ❤️

Thank you, Amanda, for trusting me with something so deeply personal.

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