My Journey

I’ve been obsessed with art for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I’d stay up long after everyone was asleep—not because I had to, but because that was when I felt free. No judgment. No expectations. Just me, my sketchbook, and the quiet.

Art was always my escape. It was the one thing I turned to when life felt overwhelming, and I think that’s when I knew it wasn’t just a hobby for me—it was something sacred.

But the moment that changed everything was when I studied abroad in Italy. Being away from everything familiar, completely immersed in history, beauty, and art—it cracked something open in me. I took art classes surrounded by Renaissance masterpieces, walked through museums with tears in my eyes, and realized: psychology might explain the brain, but art helps us feel it.

That same year, I met my brother and his friends in Europe while they were getting tattooed. I tagged along, and by some stroke of magic I found myself talking to professional tattooers, imagining myself holding the machine instead of the sketchpad. Serious encouragement from UK-based artist Jak Connolly guided me and inspired me forwards. Jak's advice changed everything—and I’ll always be grateful to him for giving me the nudge I needed to start this journey.

I finished my psychology degree while apprenticing full-time. It was chaotic, beautiful, exhausting—and absolutely worth it. That degree taught me how people process pain, trauma, joy, and transformation. It gave me a deeper way to connect with my clients—not as a therapist, but as someone who understands what it means to carry something beneath the surface. I bring that depth into my conversations, my designs, and even the way I manage pain during sessions.

Artistically, I’m still exploring. Still discovering. And I think that’s one of the coolest parts. I’ve spent years drawing, experimenting, and learning how to make people feel something through art—accurately, beautifully, and uniquely. Right now, I’m most drawn to black and grey realism, surrealism, and a neo-artistic style I’ve been developing that blends emotion and experimentation. But I’m also itching to do more graffiti-inspired pieces, full sleeves, and massive illustrative work. I’m a jack-of-all-trades with a deep love for transformation—and tattooing is the most exciting medium I’ve found yet.

More than anything, I want your tattoo experience to feel exciting and effortless. I offer all major streaming services and noise-canceling AirPods for a vibe-filled session, but more than that—I want you to feel seen, heard, and stoked. Whether we’re chatting in the studio, sipping coffee during your consult, or zoning out together in that magical headspace tattoos create… I want this to feel like a moment you’ll remember, not just for the art, but for the energy.

I’m inspired by my mentor Mitch, the artists I meet, and the version of myself I’m becoming through this craft. Every tattoo is a collaboration. A story shared. And a piece of something bigger.

If you’re here reading this, I hope we get to work together soon. Let’s make something unforgettable.

xx,
Kipling