At Inky Needle, I believe in a gentle approach to modern tattoos. My ethos comes from a combination of experiences starting in 2015 when I lived in New Zealand. The traditional Maori tattoo culture I was first inspired by led to my determination to have a ceremonial nature in my tattoo work. The simplicity of non electric tattoos was something that Fascinated me for years. I spent time since then working in Traditional tattoo shops and finally settled on a private studio in Santa Cruz California. My goal is to make you feel confident and happy with your tattoo, and to create a memorable experience that you will cherish forever.