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The Squid Ink Team

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Eliza Powers

Tattooist // Biologist

@kraken.queen_tattoo

Eliza specializes in composing scientifically accurate flora and fauna tattoos. She has a degree in biology and has been studying scientific illustration since 2017. Her style focuses on plants and animals with a particular interest in organisms native to California. Eliza prefers to tattoo medium to large pieces.

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Ethan Padalino

Tattooist // Geologist

@geo.graphics.tattoo

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Ethan specializes in creating tattoos using small details and ultra-fine lines. His background as a geologist allows him to bring a unique lens to how he approaches his work. Ethan is incredibly detail-oriented and focuses on subject matter including, but not limited to, scientific illustration, manga & anime, and vintage storybook illustration tattoos.

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Thomas Ramos

Studio Manager & Co-Owner // Botanist

Thomas is the creative director behind Squid Ink Studio. He is a botanist and wildlife photographer who provides our artists with original references

of native California flora and fauna. Thomas' work allows him to support our tattooists by ensuring their botanical tattoos are rendered with the utmost attention to anatomical and morphological accuracy.

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