{"id":16,"date":"2026-10-27T18:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/home-6-solo-artist\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:54:33","slug":"home-6-solo-artist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/home-6-solo-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Home 6 \u2014 Solo Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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No. 01 \/ The Artist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portfolio \u00b7 Vol. 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private studio \u00b7 Greenpoint, Brooklyn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mara Vesh.<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Independent tattoo artist. Neo-traditional colour, heavy botanicals, and flash I actually want to tattoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One chair, one artist, no assistants. The person who answers your email is the person who draws your piece and tattoos it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books open \u2014 Nov \/ Dec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Portrait
Mara in the studio, Greenpoint \u2014 autumn 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Custom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 dates left in Nov<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Flash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 designs to claim<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guest spot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon, Jan 12\u201324<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Request a Piece<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Claim Flash<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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No. 02 \/ In my own words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi,
I\u2019m Mara.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Heavily
Ten years of practice pieces, worn daily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019ve been tattooing for ten years \u2014 six of them in a loud East Village shop, the last four on my own, in a quiet room above a bakery in Greenpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of what I do is neo-traditional colour: big flowers, animals, odd little still lifes, heavy black outlines holding soft colour. I take two clients a day at most, never rush a line, and only tattoo designs I\u2019d be happy to see again in ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every month I paint a new sheet of one-off flash. When a design is claimed it comes off the sheet for good \u2014 nobody else will ever wear it. The rest of my time goes to custom pieces, drawn from scratch around your idea and your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I tattoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Neo-traditional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botanical colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animals & still life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly flash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover-ups, case by case<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years tattooing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clients a day, max<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flash sheets a year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest cities a year<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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No. 03 \/ Portfolio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent work.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Everything here was drawn, tattooed and photographed by me. Healed shots wherever clients send them back \u2014 that\u2019s the real test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on Instagram →<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Neo-traditional
Neo-traditional sleeve \u00b7 Healed, 2 years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Gloved
Script \u00b7 Inner forearm \u00b7 Fresh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Black-gloved
Peacock feather \u00b7 Thigh \u00b7 In progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Traditional
Heart & dagger flash \u00b7 Upper arm \u00b7 Healed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Black
Black & grey pin-up \u00b7 Ribs \u00b7 Healed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Solid
Bear & moon \u00b7 Forearm \u00b7 Fresh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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No. 04 \/ Flash & Rates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flash to claim.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

October\u2019s sheet. Each design is tattooed once, then retired. Prices are fixed and include everything \u2014 claim one and I\u2019ll send you dates within three days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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F-01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dagger & Peony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forearm or calf \u00b7 5 \u00d7 3 in \u00b7 Full colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$320<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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F-02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Moth & Moon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sternum or nape \u00b7 4 \u00d7 4 in \u00b7 Full colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$280<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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F-03<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Snake in Roses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thigh or upper arm \u00b7 7 \u00d7 4 in \u00b7 Full colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$480<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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F-04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claimed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lady with Lilies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upper arm \u00b7 6 \u00d7 5 in \u00b7 Full colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$560<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone Oct 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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F-05<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Swallow Pair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collarbones \u00b7 3 \u00d7 2 in each \u00b7 Black & red<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$240<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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F-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Moon Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calf or forearm \u00b7 7 \u00d7 3.5 in \u00b7 Full colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$420<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Custom work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want something drawn just for you? Custom pieces are quoted after a short chat about size and placement \u2014 the price is fixed before we start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Small custom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$200+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Per hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$180<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Full day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$1,100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deposit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The deposit holds your date and comes off the final price, flash included. Day sessions run about six hours with breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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No. 05 \/ The Books<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I\u2019m free.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

I open the books two months at a time. Dates go to flash claims first, then to custom requests in the order they arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Home studio \u00b7 Greenpoint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 dates left \u2014 Nov 18 & Nov 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Few spots<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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December<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 dates \u00b7 flash days Dec 12\u201313<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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January<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away \u2014 guest spot in Lisbon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Closed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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February<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom requests open Dec 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing month \u2014 new flash only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Closed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guest spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few weeks a year I tattoo away from home. Same flash, same prices, booked through the same email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jan 12\u201324<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon, Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private guest studio, Pr\u00edncipe Real \u00b7 Books open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Apr 6\u201312<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berlin, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuk\u00f6lln guest chair \u00b7 Books open Feb 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jun 2\u20139<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexico City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roma Norte guest spot \u00b7 Waitlist only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Host me in your city →<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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No. 06 \/ Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asked often.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The things people ask me most. If yours isn\u2019t here, just write \u2014 I answer every email myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does claiming flash work?<\/summary>\n

Hit \u201cClaim\u201d on a design and tell me the placement and a few days that suit you. I confirm within three days; a $100 deposit locks it in and the design comes off the sheet for good.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can I change a flash design?<\/summary>\n

Small tweaks, yes \u2014 a colour swap, a different flower, a name in the banner. Bigger changes turn it into a custom piece, which is quoted separately.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What should I send for a custom request?<\/summary>\n

Placement, a rough size in inches, two or three reference images and a sentence about what the piece means to you. A daylight photo of the area helps me plan the flow.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Do you do cover-ups or fine line?<\/summary>\n

Cover-ups case by case \u2014 send a clear photo and I\u2019ll be honest about what is possible. I don\u2019t do fine-line or micro work; my lines are bold on purpose, and I\u2019m happy to point you to someone great.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Is the deposit refundable?<\/summary>\n

No, but you can move your date once with 72 hours\u2019 notice. The deposit always comes off the final price of your tattoo.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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No. 07 \/ Book with me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write to me.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

hello@example.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Send a Request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

18+ \u00b7 valid ID \u00b7 $100 deposit \u00b7 studio address sent after booking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Send the idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Claim a flash design, or email me the placement, rough size and a few references. A sketch on a napkin is fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get a price & a date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I reply within three days with a fixed price and two or three dates. A $100 deposit holds the one you pick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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03<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sit with me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eat first, bring ID, wear something comfortable. The stencil will be ready \u2014 we move it around on your skin until it sits right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-landing","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/localstarterthemes.com\/ink-st\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}