Temple Adorned

this lovely client flew in from out of state and wanted to get a birthflower forearm wrap, incorporating elements from her wedding dress.

i thought this was such a lovely way to hold something so precious near, that is subtle and not quite so obvious.

we combined freehanding the overall flow, and stenciling the other elements to create this beautiful forearm wrap that moved with her body, creating specific focal points, and a design that was overall cohesive.

this was so much fun, and i was honored to get to work together on this! thank you for your trust, and patience with me (even though a funny day in which i misplaced my keys, hehe.)

in the end it all worked out, and i love the end result. i've seen some photos of it a few days later, and it settling in perfectly.

if you want flowers to represent the people special to you in life, i would love to bring your vision to reality.

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Austin Fineline Tattoo Artist

blue emperor – papilo ulysses
indonesia
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wingspan: 4 - 5.5"
the vibrant blue colour is actually from tiny scale like structures, that refract light and create an optical illusion.
males are more vivid; females have a more subtle colouration with small crescent patterns on the edges of their wings.
their lifespan is up to 8 months, which is on the longer end.
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from the 'find your wings' series, in collaboration with
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thank you, Cailey & ladies for such a lovely time spent together. I loved layering hues of vibrant blues in order to capture the subtle colour shifts seen in these beautiful wings. I cannot wait to see this piece healed & settled in, and for the details we poured into it come through.
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to explore the find your wings collection, you can see them on my website, under 'find your wings', or view the lovely collection in studio. these are available for purchase, or purchase + a tattoo! more info in the highlight on my page.
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Austin Texas | Fineline Tattoo Artist

apple blossom, from the brush + ink collection
(lower butterfly charm also by me healed + settled)
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brush + ink | a limited capsule of fineline floral and botanical pieces, studying traditional Japanese & Chinese ink brush paintings.
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traditionally, this work has been painted on silk, or rice paper. skin, it turns out, is also a suitable canvas for another type of ink.
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i loved combining an art form i deeply admire into a tattoo, and carrying the intention through. browse the collection via the link in my bio, or, if you have something in mind aligned with this style, i would love to consider it.

i love watching the progress of larger scale projects like this as they come to life - who else?

can't wait to continue working on this & add more details & ornaments soon. 🖤

Austin bookings are open, link in bio.
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Austin Fineline Tattoo Artist

a map of middle-earth framed with foxglove, datura, and belladonna.
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i had so much fun collaborating with Laura on this piece. we found a beautiful flow that worked with her body and the shape of the map itself, while incorporating flowers chosen for their dual nature, poisonous and medicinal at the same time.
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of corse, i took this opportunity to explore some deep dive videos on middle earth, which also influenced my design of what florals went where, just a extra place for intention to be placed. I loved so much working on this one, thank you Laura!
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Austin Fineline Tattoo Artist

winter / spring books are open!

• austin texas based
• reno NV guest artist
• (where else shall i travel)

• please fill out an inquiry form to get started! (link in bio).

• currently booking consultations for new larger projects for
2026 - (link in bio to schedule) these are complimentary, can be online or in person at my studio.

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about me & my process:

i am from Northern California, but have lived in Austin Texas off an on since 2010. My background is in fashion photography & video production, I have had the honor of working with creative teams on set all around the world, and received my BA in Visual Communication from the fashion institute of design & merchandising - FIDM. combined with my background in fashion & design, my work is characterized by a meticulous attention to intricate detail, & a unique creative vision. my gentle energy and intentional flow based design approach invites clients to entrust me to bring their tattoos to life in art that harmonizes with the natural form and tones of the body, and individuality of each client i work with.

i can't wait to bring your dreams to reality.

if you have been dreaming to start a new tattoo, (or continue working on a prior project together) - now is the time.