Artist Roster · Los Angeles Tattoo Popups

The Los Angeles artists shaping unforgettable event tattoos.

Tattoo Popups Co curates Los Angeles-based illustrators, fine-line specialists, piercers, and guest experience hosts. Every artist is hand-selected for craft, hospitality, and the ability to translate brand narratives into permanent souvenirs.

📸 Collage: artists tattooing, sketching flash, interacting with guests
Suggested size: 1800 × 2400
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Interaction: Collage can become looping cinemagraph.
Mobile: Media stacks below copy; buttons expand to full width.
📸 Photo: Emerald directing flash review with artists
Suggested size: 1600 × 1200

How we curate

Emerald leads the creative roster; Oz orchestrates the run-of-show.

Every activation begins with a curation brief. Emerald reviews portfolios, commissions new flash, and pairs artists with events based on aesthetic, speed, and guest demographics. Oz structures rotations, production timelines, and compliance requirements so talent can focus purely on craft.

Global roster Artists across LA, NYC, Austin, Miami, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, London, Paris, Mexico City.
Training 40-hour onboarding covering hospitality, ADA, and cultural sensitivity.
Residencies Annual artist-in-residence programs at partner hotels and galleries.
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Interaction: Highlights animate upward on hover.
Mobile: Image stacks above copy; highlight cards stack vertically.

The stats

Craft that scales without losing intimacy.

32
Active artists & piercers
Rotating roster spanning 12 cities.
12
Cities
On-call collectives ready for activations.
3–5
Tattoos per hour
Per station, depending on flash complexity.
0
Safety incidents
Across 400+ activations to date.

We match performance expectations with emotional resonance—every artist can move quickly without sacrificing the personal moment a tattoo deserves.

Layout: Four-card stat grid with supporting copy.
Interaction: Numbers count up on scroll.
Mobile: Stats stack with centered numbers and left-aligned detail.

What we create

A modular approach that flexes from flash bars to couture residencies.

Signature Flash Library

Custom illustrated collections per event plus an archive of 400+ designs.

Custom Commissions

Onsite illustration desk for one-of-one tattoos and couples pieces.

Piercing & Styling

Gold piercing programs, accessories, and aftercare rituals with concierge hosts.

Content & Archiving

Dedicated photo/video team capturing each guest’s story and finale portraits.

Residencies

Multi-week hotel takeovers, private tattoo suites, daily programming.

Workshops

Artist panels, flash design classes, studio tours for VIP guests.

Layout: Six-card grid capturing modular services.
Interaction: Subtle iconography per card; hover reveals imagery.
Mobile: Cards stack with comfortable spacing.

In the spotlight

Scroll through the collective to meet the artists behind our most requested events. Visit “Meet the Artists” for full bios and style breakdowns.

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Celeste

Celeste Mora · Los Angeles

Fine-line botanicals, bilingual host, archive curator.

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Akira

Akira Watanabe · New York

Glyph storyteller, museum residency alum, high-volume lead.

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Leah

Leah Ortiz · Miami

Minimalist linework, piercings director, hospitality background.

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Theo

Theo Boulanger · Paris

Architectural linework, fragrance collaborator, couture guest artist.

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Interaction: Final build can use horizontal slider with autoplay.
Mobile: Cards become swipeable deck.

Work with the collective

Ready to curate an artist lineup that fits your event?

Tell us about your audience, vibe, and timeline—we’ll recommend artists, create flash, and choreograph the experience start to finish.

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Interaction: Buttons trigger analytics events.
Mobile: Buttons stack with full width.

📐 Page Notes — Artists Overview

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