The roster
Meet the fine-line specialists, piercers, illustrators, and hosts who travel with Tattoo Popups. Each is selected for artistry, hospitality, and the ability to translate brand stories into permanent souvenirs.
How we curate
Emerald reviews each activation through a cinematic lens—palette, scent, narrative, guest profile. Artists are matched based on style, pace, vibe, and languages spoken. Compliance, hospitality, and cultural sensitivity training ensure every collaboration feels effortless.
BBP, ADA, hospitality scripts, planner communications.
Supports sterilization and guest flow at high-volume activations.
Artists co-develop new collections with Emerald’s studio.
Highlights
A sampling of artists across our roster—full bios and certifications live in the Planner Portal.
Where we work
Lead artists, hospitality captains, and compliance partners live in each market so your activation doesn’t rely solely on fly-ins.
Beyond one night
Tattoo Popups leads multi-day residencies for hotels, fashion houses, and cultural institutions. Artists rotate through suites, design labs, and flash salons—offering everything from private commissions to public tattoo performances.
Suite conversions with scent layering, piercing station, concierge booking, and press-ready photography.
Collaborative flash capsules co-created with in-house designers, released as limited series tattoos.
Workshops, panels, and behind-the-scenes sessions that invite guests into the creative process.
Sliding-scale sessions for nonprofits, paired with storytelling assets and impact summaries.
Let’s curate your roster
Share event details—audience, venue, vibe, timeline. We’ll recommend artists, piercers, and hosts who feel like a natural extension of your brand.