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Second session fresh, first session healed. Thank

Second session fresh, first session healed. Thank you Sheena🌿

Re color and magnolia addition for Leslie✨ Ever

Re color and magnolia addition for Leslie✨ Every tattoo fades and softens with time, and delicate lines and certain light colors fade more noticeably than heavy lines and deep colors. Even though Leslie protects her tattoos from the sun, they had softened enough that it was time to refresh them- so we took the opportunity to add some blossoms while we were at it. The nice thing about this style is that it doesn’t spread as it ages, and it’s easy to re do it without making it bigger or darker. I did the original birds 10 years ago.

Embroidery style Hungarian ornament on @rebekkafed

Embroidery style Hungarian ornament on @rebekkafederle yesterday. I love the look of this technique so much- thank you @scrubjae for the inspiration, I studied the video of you doing it ✨

EDIT: TAKEN! Thank youuu!!! 🌿🌸Apple blossom

EDIT: TAKEN! Thank youuu!!! 🌿🌸Apple blossom springtime frame- I’m offering this Victorian chromolithograph photo frame as a tattoo THIS SATURDAY, at 2pm. It will need multiple sessions (4-5, depending on size and placement). It’s going to need to be large, at least 11” tall- so it will need a thigh, a big arm, or a smooth expanse of ribs if you’re feeling tough. 🌿Each session is a flat fee of $750🌿 please email Esther@butterfatstudios.comto schedule. A photo of the body part is appreciated in the initial email🌿 I will leave the center empty, it is for you to choose what goes in the middle, and who will do it. I like the contrast of putting a strong image in a different style, like this classic draw, courtesy of @dreamypokes -a local hand poke /machine artist here in Chicago ✨🌿

Muted palette, Japanese print inspiration. Loquat,

Muted palette, Japanese print inspiration. Loquat, bird, cicada and moth in cobweb. 🌿Danny is one of my curation service clients (link in bio for more info) so next we are planning to balance this with blackwork in a different style on his opposite arm.🌿Thank you for your trust and dedication, Danny. This has been great fun to do for you.

From the archive - 2014

From the archive - 2014

Thank you Abbey!🌿

Thank you Abbey!🌿

1st session healed 2nd session fresh- 2 views. Thi

1st session healed 2nd session fresh- 2 views. This is the light skinned version of the wild-roses-on-three-skin -tones project, I look forward to completing them all soon🌿 I will post them all, along with my technical decisions and process when completed.

Final session on this red rose and albino snake sl

Final session on this red rose and albino snake sleeve tonight! Thank you so much for your trust and perseverance Erin🌿🥀

Oh wow! Look what you guys did!! You voted me the

Oh wow! Look what you guys did!! You voted me the Best Tattoo Artist in Chicago!✨A huge thank you to all who took the time to vote, for me or for anyone in any category- your support and kindness are so appreciated, it’s wonderful to know your city sees you and supports you. Check out the results on the Chicago Reader website- it’s a great place to find so many talented folks here in the city🌿

Auction closed- thank you!!🌿New Painting Auctio

Auction closed- thank you!!🌿New Painting Auction🌿🌿🌿Last Sleep- link in bio🌿12”x12”, gouache and acrylic on canvas. Bidding starts at $5✨✨Auction ends on 3/18 at noon CST. Winner gets first option on this design as a tattoo 🌿

Ranunculus appreciation post

Ranunculus appreciation post

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