Emily Rose Lumsdaine
I am a vegan tattooer working in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. I have been tattooing since August 2016 and am self and community taught. While I started out handpoking, I have been using machine on and off since 2018 with a concerted effort since 2021. I currently only offer machine made tattoos in black ink.
Although I have done art my whole life, I do not have a formal background in art! I studied Biology and Environmental Studies in undergrad and went on to get a Master’s degree in Avian Sciences, before making a career switch from wildlife rehabilitation and animal care to tattooing full time in 2019.
My favorite things to tattoo are flowers, fish, and birds. I typically reference old scientific illustrations and field guides for my tattoos.
When I’m not tattooing, I am usually hanging out with my dogs, Benny and Ollie, exploring nature for inspiration, or drawing at home surrounded by my houseplants.