Elizabeth Bousman

"My passion for the arts started at childhood and was fueled by the support of my family and friends, which blossomed to the trade of tattooing in 2015! Tattooing was never something I imagined myself doing, but I wouldn’t change this lifestyle for anything, as it allows me to work with extraordinary people to create things I never thought would be possible and challenge myself daily. 

 

During my tattoo career, I obtained my Associates in Liberal Arts at Kirkwood Community College, followed by my Bachelor’s in Art History through the Academy of Art University (online - phew!). Knowledge is power and I honor the education I’ve received as it’s taught me different aspects of the arts I hadn’t been introduced to otherwise and furthered my abilities as a creative and technical artist.

 

My preferred art style outside of tattooing is working with charcoal, colored pencils, and oil paints, but I enjoy learning new styles and techniques to keep things interesting! This translates well into my versatile tattoo work, as I practice a large range of techniques that allow me to experiment with different ideas and styles. My favorite tattoo styles are: Fineline/Stipple, Neotraditional, Realistic, and Geometry. I love both black & grey, color, or pops of color within any of these styles. 

 

I believe that tattoos can help transform the body and allow us to see ourselves in a more positive light. I love helping people become more comfortable with their body, commemorate important aspects of their life within their tattoos, and to feel unique in their artwork! 

 

Outside of tattooing, I engage myself in reading, nature, and snuggles with my two cats. I’m a huge Star Wars, Marvel, and LOTR fan…as well as interesting medical research books! I’m always down to have a good conversation and answer any questions about tattoos, or just vibe to the tunes. I can’t wait to bring your unique ideas to life!"