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Virginia Elwood


New York City, New York

Tattooing since 2001

Hey all! I'm Virginia Elwood, an openly queer tattoo artist with over two decades of experience. A New York State native, I favor custom work and love the collaborative effort and trust that goes into it. Known for my take on traditional Americana and folk art techniques, I create bold, colorful tattoos, including my signature freak flowers that I call "Make Real Flowers Jealous," and traditional Americana-style portraiture. My inspirations are everywhere, often found in my clients, folk art, textiles, obscure media, music, and art in general. My overall vibe is open, warm, inviting, funny, calm, methodical, and intuitive. Potential clients should feel like I'm someone they can trust to do what’s best for their projects, knowing I'll listen, collaborate, and be open. Above all, I love tattooing and the unique stories each tattoo tells. Creation casts a long and lasting shadow. Made from pigment, discovery and collaboration. Each tattoo is a collaborative journey, translating personal stories and unique visions into vibrant, enduring works of art. I hope to meet you soon!

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Specializations

Melanated SkinCover UpsVitiligoScarsTop Surgery