Traditional Ceremonial Tattoos
Hand Poked/Stick and Poke Tattoos in Cincinnati, Ohio
For me, the art of tattoo is medicine. The ancient Celts, Britons, and Picts used tattoo as a direct way to communicate with the Gods. The act of tattooing is a ceremony, one where we give a piece of ourselves for those who came before and the great mystery we all look towards with our different beliefs. All People and Beliefs are welcome to sit in this ceremony.
What will this look like?
Traditional Hand Poked
Ceremonial Options (Blessings/Drumming)
Overseen by Artist Liam Queenie who has experience with many traditional tattoo methods.
Tattoos done outdoors/on the ground (safety/sanitation always considered)
Designs with deep meaning and intention
Each design is made to reflect on history and the styles of the past. Chosen by the specific intention and meaning of the client.
I am currently a tattoo apprentice at Stag and Castle in Cincinnati, Ohio! If you wish to schedule your Hand Poked Tattoo in Cincinnati, please make an appointment via email me or reach out on instagram.
I still have a lot to learn and I will be keeping my initial projects small. But, I look forward to exploring ancestral techniques through ancestral symbols over the course of my apprenticeship and beyond.
