✧ For educational purpose ✧ here is a fresh & healed photo of the tattoo I did on my client Alex last year. . This is a testament to how colours heal & settle on melanated skin. In that case choosing brighter colours always yields the best results. Understanding what works for your client’s skin tone is important. . The melanin acts like a filter on top of the pigment once healed so automatically the colours are more muted. . There are pages like @tattoos_ondarkskin that gives you a plethora of other examples as well 🙏🏽✧ . If you have more questions or comments let’s discuss below, sharing knowledge is 🔑
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
I worked on this very special collaboration with my mentor @phylotattoos this weekend. She’s an expert in straight-line work, so when I received this client’s request, I reached out (with the client’s consent of course) to see if she would give me some guidance. It ended up being a remarkable day of tattooing for all of us. We shared snacks, stories, Phylo shared some of her technical expertise with me, and we put our brains together for the trickiest parts (putting that stencil on, wowza!). Any artist will tell you that tattooing is a practice of life-long learning. In an era of social media influencers & tattoo celebrities who only show images of tattoo “perfection”, I think it’s important for us as artists to demonstrate that we are human: always learning, and that none of us do it alone. Also, in my own practice, I understand how vital the experience of being tattooed is for my clients, and I’m really grateful for the beautiful container that we were able to create together 🩵 Thanks again to Melissa & Phylo, & I look forward to finishing up this weekend! Also the 4th slide is dedicated to all the body-workers who treat tattoo artists. Now you know why our bodies are so broken lol 😬 Done @catalpastudio . . . . . . . . . . . . #tattoocollaboration #montrealtattoo #melanintattoos #finelinework #phylotattoos #redink #redtattoo #queertattooer #queer #montrealtattooers #nonbinarytattooartist
✧ 𝖛𝖎𝖘𝖎𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖘 ✧ from my alien flasheet, thankyou so much Willow 🙏🏽✨done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a tattoo: Linktree in my bio 🏄🏽♀️✨ . . . #montreatattoo #montrealtattooshops #flashtattoo #xfiles #alientattoo #alienlife #flashworkers
BROOKE, digital collage t-shirts & prints regular & classic unisex cut, size S-5XL 🙂↔️ International made to order (Merch tab via Linktree in my bio) . . . Swipe to see colour samples ✨ & thankyou, always for supporting my art 🙏🏽💕✨ . . . #montrealtattooartist #merch #tshirts #urbanart
BROOKE, digital collage t-shirts & prints regular & classic unisex cut, size S-5XL 🙂↔️ International made to order (Merch tab via Linktree in my bio) . . . Swipe to see colour samples ✨ & thankyou, always for supporting my art 🙏🏽💕✨ . . . #montrealtattooartist #merch #tshirts #urbanart
✧ 𝔏𝔦𝔫𝔡𝔦𝔰𝔰𝔦 ✧ 🧚🏾🐉 (swipe for some closeups) . . . To purchase: Linktree (illustrations tab) in my bio ✨ . . . For illustrations or tattoo inquiries : 📧 [email protected] . . . #fairy #illustration #flashtattoo #flashworkers #neotraditional #boldwillhold
✧ 𝔏𝔦𝔫𝔡𝔦𝔰𝔰𝔦 ✧ 🧚🏾🐉 (swipe for some closeups) . . . To purchase: Linktree (illustrations tab) in my bio ✨ . . . For illustrations or tattoo inquiries : 📧 [email protected] . . . #fairy #illustration #flashtattoo #flashworkers #neotraditional #boldwillhold
✧ 𝔏𝔦𝔫𝔡𝔦𝔰𝔰𝔦 ✧ 🧚🏾🐉 (swipe for some closeups) . . . To purchase: Linktree (illustrations tab) in my bio ✨ . . . For illustrations or tattoo inquiries : 📧 [email protected] . . . #fairy #illustration #flashtattoo #flashworkers #neotraditional #boldwillhold
BROOKE, digital collage t-shirts & prints regular & classic unisex cut, size S-5XL 🙂↔️ International made to order (Merch tab via Linktree in my bio) . . . Swipe to see colour samples ✨ & thankyou, always for supporting my art 🙏🏽💕✨ . . . #montrealtattooartist #merch #tshirts #urbanart
✿ g e n e a l o g y • from my flash for Ray ✿ 🙏🏽✨ done @hawthorntattoo . . . Tattoo Booking : Linktree in my bio or Email directly: [email protected] . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #montrealtattooshops #flashtattoo #flashworkers #abstracttattoo
✧ Custom whimsical/ornamental half sleeve ✧ for Jamie, thankyou 💕✨ Done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a tattoo session : Linktree in my bio ✧ Or email : [email protected] . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #customtattoo #ornamentaltattoo #startattoo #butterflytattoo
✧ Monstera Esqueleto ✧ added to Alex’s leg sleeve 🙏🏽 thankyou. Done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a custom or flash, Linktree in bio or email : [email protected] . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooshops #customtattoo #boldwillhold #plantlover #melaninpoppin
✿ a u r o r a ✿ from my flash for Taylor 🙏🏽🎲 done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a custom or flash : Linktree in my bio . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #elftattoo #traditionaltattoos #melaninpoppin #afroamericana
✿ a u r o r a ✿ from my flash for Taylor 🙏🏽🎲 done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a custom or flash : Linktree in my bio . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #elftattoo #traditionaltattoos #melaninpoppin #afroamericana
✿ a u r o r a ✿ from my flash for Taylor 🙏🏽🎲 done @hawthorntattoo . . . To book a custom or flash : Linktree in my bio . . . #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #elftattoo #traditionaltattoos #melaninpoppin #afroamericana
✿ Afro Cherubs 👼🏼👼🏽👼🏾👼🏿 • flash & customs • • Bookings : Linktree in my bio Or email : [email protected] • • • #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #montrealtattooshops #flashworkers #customtattoo #cherubtattoo
✿ tattoos on beautiful melanated skin • flash & customs • • Bookings : Linktree in my bio Or email : [email protected] • • • #montrealtattoo #montrealtattooartist #montrealtattooshops #flashworkers #customtattoo #melaninpoppin
