Born in New York, raised in Miami. In his early twenties Mike moved to North Carolina and started his tattooing apprenticeship. Having owned multiple tattoo shops over the past 10 years Mike operates out of LLAMA INK in Spruce Pine, NC. Mike believes tattooing can be a healing experience. In his portfolio you’ll find a variety of tattoo styles such as geometric/ mandala, illustration and neo traditional. Custom tattoos are a specialty of his. When possible, Mike relishes in the opportunity to incorporate the client’s visions into the tattoo.
Click here to see Mike’s Portfolio
Local to Yancey and Mitchell Counties for 40 years. I’ve had a passion for piercings and tattoos since I was 19. When I’m not working in my Criminal Justice profession I follow my love for piercings and self-expression. I feel blessed by getting to work with both my passions. I have been getting tattoos and piercing all of my adult life. I have studied piercings for several years. I feel piercings make the perfect accessory to any look and is a great way to express yourself. I perform all piercings with high quality jewelry and try to make the piercing a pleasant experience. I have jewelry available for already healed piercings, or if you want a specific look I can customize your piercing style.
Click here to see Sam’s Portfolio
Apprentices
Hi, I’m Dwayne, a local artist who has worked in comics, illustration, and animation and now I am turning my focus to my new passion, tattoos.
I am very much a geeky person, I love comics, animation, movies. If you want some really unique tattoo design to celebrate what you are passionate about, please contact me and we can create a new memory! I am focused on illustrative and neo-traditional art styles and can match most animated series art styles. No matter what you are into, we can make art celebrating it!
Click here to see Dwayne's Portfolio
Kimber is a Western North Carolina native, from Marshall, NC. Having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Carolina University. She’s always had a passion for art and loves sharing that passion with others. One of her favorite art subjects consists of whimsy nature, and as an Appalachian woman she enjoys portraying that background into her pieces. Although she appreciates all tattoo styles her favorites include neo-traditional, black and grey, and illustrative.
Click here to see Kimber’s Portfolio
Azeneth is an artist that was raised in the North Carolina foothills for over 20 years and has been living in Spruce Pine for over 6. She’s deeply connected to her indigenous roots and enjoys reflecting that in her artwork. She is a proud mom and enjoys spending lake days with her son. Her favorite holiday is Halloween which also reflects into her art, as she enjoys drawing the spooky and unconventional with a beauty twist. Azeneth is self taught and enjoys doing customized and unique artwork for clients. She admires all tattoo styles but her favorites would be American Traditional and Chicano Style. Azeneth is Bilingual. Azeneth believes tattoos are a spiritual journey and is excited to be part of yours.
Click here to see Azeneth’s Portfolio
