THE WORK OF PAST EARTH ALTAR APPRENTICES
"The first step, the commitment, is usually the MOST challenging step to take, but immediately after deciding to dive in, the powerful transformation begins!
It takes hard work, focus, and true dedication to become a tattoo artist and having someone who sees your potential and helps you meet it is half the battle. My greatest joy is witnessing the drastic transformation at the end of an apprenticeship. It's as if a whole new world has opened up for them, the cage door is opened, and the whole world is theirs, total freedom!
- Justine Almaraz
Founder + Educator - Earth Altar Tattoo Studio
CELEBRATING OUR PAST APPRENTICES!
EARTH ALTAR EDU RECENT GRADUATED TATTOO APPRENTICE PORTFOLIOS
OUR LEGENDARY PAST APPRENTICES MANY OF WHOM ARE NOW TATTOO STUDIO OWNERS
Visit their links and see how well they are doing today! It is incredible how hard they worked and how much they have accomplished in such a short amount of time. They are truly living their dream of being a tattoo artist and the best part is they are known for tattooing in their own style! So beautiful to witness.
MELISSA
My name is Melissa Martell. I'm a tattoo artist and owner of The Glass Cat, a private tattoo studio in Cleveland, Ohio. I have a background in graphic design and fine art and 8 years of tattoo experience. My tattoo style is cute, bold, whimsical, and often anthropomorphic. When I’m not tattooing, I’m making art, hanging out with my partner, Jacob and our Chihuahua, Jerri.
Visit my contact page to book.
Follow me on Instagram @MelissaMartellArt
VICKIE
Vickie Chiang is originally from Taiwan and came to United States for Art school. When she made the move to LA her path took a wonderful turn.
She found Earth Altar Studio and learned to create custom tattoos from Justine and fell into the world of tattooing. Her favorite part about being a tattoo artist is that she gets to work with different clients and listen to their unique stories. It is a job that's all about connection. Her personal style is gentle and botanical. She loves every moment of the collaborative and creative experience that is tattooing.
She now owns her own studio in Glendale, Los Angeles. Follow her and book a tattoo.
Visit her studio The Story Blossom + Follow her on Instagram @tattooist_inkandbloom
MARY
i have been tattooing for almost six years and exploring photography for thirteen.
i currently tattoo in san diego, california and am a graduate of a spiritual direction certificate from cherry hill seminary with an emphasis in pagan and multi-faith studies. i have also completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training through sojourn healing collective and reunify yoga in san diego.
to schedule a tattoo appointment, portrait session, or buy a print, please email me:
[email protected] + visit my website here
Follow Mary on Instagram
SIOBHAN
Siobhan ( /SHaˈvän/ ) has this illustrative minimalist style that we were instantly in love with. He received his BA from UCLA after studying painting and art history, and, now he's excited to get to know you all and collaborate on some amazing art.
He really feels the power of the special connection when he creates a piece with someone for them to wear forever. He loves stretching his style to help embody all the new and unique ideas you have.
He is co-owner of his own tattoo studio in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, @homecomingtattoo
Follow here
MARI
Mari is a hapa girl, born and raised in a small town in Hawaii, she loves adventure, art, the ocean, and everything in between.
She's explored every part of this industry and has a special respect for traditional style, complemented by a passion for melding this classic influence with the contemporary. When it comes to tattooing, she owns a private studio in Glendale, Los Angeles
Follow her work here @lovelanitattoo and book a tattoo with Mari
ADONNA
Addonna Kare is an incredibly talented fine artist from Burbank, Los Angeles.
You can learn more about her and collect an exclusive art print from her here:
Follow Adonna's creative journey here @addonnakhare
https://adonnakhare.storenvy.com/
OUR MOST RECENT GRADUATING APPRENTICE, SAMMI, JUST OPENED HER OWN STUDIO IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON!
CONGRATULATIONS SAMMI!
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AND CHECK OUT JASMYN ,OUR 2024 ARTIST
>>> VIEW JASMYN ON IG CLICK HERE <<<
