I’m Bri, the tattoo artist behind Skin Poet Tattoos, specializing in custom tattoos that focus on black and gray designs and illustrative tattoos tailored specifically to you—never drawn from a catalog.
Share your story, your unique idea, or that half-formed concept you envision but find difficult to articulate. Together, we’ll create original tattoo designs, including stunning floral tattoos, that look fantastic on your body and feel like they truly belong to you.
Every great tattoo, whether it's a striking black and gray tattoo or a vibrant floral tattoo, begins with a conversation about your vision. Share what’s on your mind—the story you want to tell, the feeling you want to capture, the imagery that inspires you, or even specific elements you’d like to include. Reference photos are always helpful for custom tattoos, but they’re a starting point rather than something I’ll replicate exactly.
Once we’ve discussed the direction of your illustrative tattoo, your deposit secures your appointment and reserves design time. From there, I’ll create an original tattoo design tailored specifically to your body and chosen placement, ensuring the piece flows naturally.
We’ll refine the important details before your appointment, then bring the finished design to life in ink with the expertise of a dedicated tattoo artist.
GOOD TATTOOS START WITH GOOD SKIN. In the days leading up to your appointment for custom tattoos, drink plenty of water, get decent sleep, and keep your skin moisturized. Gently exfoliate the area a day or two before your appointment, and avoid anything that could leave your skin irritated, sunburned, or damaged. This is especially important whether you're getting black and gray tattoos, floral tattoos, or illustrative tattoos from your tattoo artist.
I’ll reach out before your appointment to make sure you’re prepared and still planning to come in.
Healthy, hydrated, and well-prepared skin gives us the best chance for a smoother tattooing process, solid ink retention, and easier healing. Better healing can also mean fewer areas needing touch-ups—which is better for your skin, your calendar, and your wallet.
This is where your idea gets some SKIN in the game with custom tattoos that truly reflect your vision.
Arrive on time and bring your ID, along with a drink, headphones, or a book—whatever helps you settle in for the session dedicated to your black and gray tattoo or floral tattoos.
When you arrive, we’ll tackle the paperwork, sizing, and placement before applying your stencil. I’ll usually have a few size options ready for you to try if we didn’t cover that during our in-person consultation, especially for illustrative tattoos.
Once the stencil is dry, it’s GO TIME.
Breaks are always okay, and numbing spray may be available after the linework is completed, depending on the tattoo style.
When we finish, I’ll give you a minute to admire your new open wound before wrapping you up. We offer both second skin and traditional bandages, alongside take-home instructions for whichever method we choose, ensuring that you get the best care for your custom tattoos.
Deposits include one reschedule with proper notice. After that, a new deposit is required to book a new date for your black and gray tattoo, custom tattoos, or floral tattoos. Life happens — but repeatedly moving an appointment still affects scheduling, planning, and prep time for your illustrative tattoos with your chosen tattoo artist.