The roster

Artists who treat every tattoo like a couture fitting.

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.

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How we curate

Every roster starts with a creative brief.

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.

40 hrs Onboarding

BBP, ADA, hospitality scripts, planner communications.

2 : 1 Artist : Assistant

Supports sterilization and guest flow at high-volume activations.

Monthly Flash salons

Artists co-develop new collections with Emerald’s studio.

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Highlights

Faces of the collective.

A sampling of artists across our roster—full bios and certifications live in the Planner Portal.

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Celeste Mora

Los Angeles · Fine-line botanicals
  • Spanish/English host with calm bedside manner.
  • Curates the heritage flash archive.
  • Ideal for botanical and ritual-focused activations.
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Akira Watanabe

New York · Glyph storytelling
  • Museum residency alum and media-friendly speaker.
  • Creates glyphs and typographic linework for tech & culture brands.
  • Comfortable with live illustration demos.
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Leah Ortiz

Miami · Minimal tattoos & piercings
  • Leads gold piercing program and aftercare rituals.
  • Hospitality background with Aman; fluent in Portuguese.
  • Great fit for resort residencies and VIP suites.
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Theo Boulanger

Paris · Architectural linework
  • Fragrance collaborator and couture house guest artist.
  • Architectural, negative-space linework for fashion events.
  • Experienced with fashion week residencies.
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Kaiya Ramirez

Austin · Indigenous line stories
  • Community educator and ADA advocate.
  • Hosts storytelling workshops for guests.
  • Comfortable working with ASL interpreters.
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Nia Mensah

London · Editorial portraiture
  • Former fashion illustrator turned tattooer.
  • Specializes in couples sessions and private residencies.
  • Pairs tattoos with portrait photography deliverables.
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Where we work

12 cities. One shared standard.

Lead artists, hospitality captains, and compliance partners live in each market so your activation doesn’t rely solely on fly-ins.

24 Artists on rotation
48 hrs To source specialists
100% BBP + hospitality certified

West Coast

  • Los Angeles (HQ)
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Vancouver

Central & South

  • Austin
  • Denver
  • Chicago
  • Miami

East Coast

  • New York
  • Washington D.C.
  • Boston

International

  • London
  • Paris
  • Mexico City
  • Satellite: Milan · Dubai
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Beyond one night

We design residencies, ateliers, and artist exchanges.

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.

Hotel Residencies

Suite conversions with scent layering, piercing station, concierge booking, and press-ready photography.

Brand Exchanges

Collaborative flash capsules co-created with in-house designers, released as limited series tattoos.

Artist Labs

Workshops, panels, and behind-the-scenes sessions that invite guests into the creative process.

Community Days

Sliding-scale sessions for nonprofits, paired with storytelling assets and impact summaries.

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Let’s curate your roster

Tell us the story you want your guests to carry.

Share event details—audience, venue, vibe, timeline. We’ll recommend artists, piercers, and hosts who feel like a natural extension of your brand.

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📐 Page Notes — Meet the Artists