Hiii, I'm Elle! I'm the resident stick and poke artist at Kaya Garden Tattoo in Dulwich Hill :) I started tattooing in 2017 whilst also completing my Fine Art degree at the National Art School, I am currently in my final year of my Masters in Painting. Throughout my life, I had always wanted to practice the art of tattoo but always felt like I wouldn't fit in in the studio environments I had been to. My love for stick and poke came from my first experience receiving one whilst living in the Northern Territory. During this appointment I felt safe, cared for, comfortable and in control, which was previously something I had never felt during a tattoo. This appointment changed the way I experienced tattoos and inspired me to want to recreate it for others. (shoutout @folkandpoke for being a total angel). My practice is deeply rooted in communication and collaboration and I do my absolute best to create a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed environment for my clients. From first communication through to the end of the appointment, you have control of your design and experience. There is no pressure for quick placement decisions or to ‘sit well’. I am inspired heavily by my studies of art history and prefer to have a varied illustrative style. I am always open to new ideas and love to create from a place of curiosity and pluralism. My books open periodically throughout the year, keep an eye on my instagram for the latest :)
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Elle (she/they)
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