Part I · Founders

Nick & Shakira.

Husband and wife, both tattoo artists, both native to New York. They run the studio and tattoo full days alongside the rest of the team.

Artist
Nick
@ninktat
Artist, Founder & Co-Owner with Shakira
“My goal's to tattoo for free one day.”
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Artist
Shakira
@shakirartsy
Artist & Co-Owner with Nick
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Part II · The Team

Resident artists & apprentices.

Working out of the same Chelsea studio, taking direct inquiries via TatQuest. Apprentices offer serious craftsmanship at a serious discount — no-judgment process, first-tattoo friendly.

Artist
Brik
@brikrangeltattoo
Artist
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Artist
Emily
@tattoosby.emily
Artist
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Apprentice
Alex
@alexanderhaber
Apprentice
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Apprentice
Brandon
@branditotattoo
Apprentice
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