photo by Tood Reed / The Electic Electric
Tattoos from mars ; blood rituals from the ether for magical folks and freaks.
ness (they/she) is a self-taught tattooer, working with both machine and hand poked processes, specializing in high contrast blackwork and illustrative linework. their tattoos are bold, ethereal, textured, and rough around the edges, yearning to capture an essence in time more than a perfectly rendered image. since 2018, they have been tattooing and traveling to many different shops & back rooms across the country, before finally creating their own little permanent tattoo sanctuary in grand rapids, mi in spring of 2024. ness works with people using a trauma-informed approach, and is equipt with mental health first aid training. tattoos require a large amount of trust and should always be an inspired and collaborative process. all body types are embraced, regardless of skin color, weight, disability, or gender identity <3
outside of tattooing, ness is also a musician (crystal trench, bargain world), a teaching artist, a party planner, volunteer radio DJ, a student of human design, and a really good cook.
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