Another ritual tattoo down for @nia.covn.io 😙 This time tackling one from his Sigil Extension work Done at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY under the direction of Uri Braun #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #chaosky

Happy Pokémon Day! As someone who literally was Ash Ketchum in elementary school, I had to draw up some flash to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon! 🥳✌️ #tattoosky #tattoos #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

Fascism is here and yet we insist on continuing to make things. Keep creating. It's so important. Do not let the fascists colonize your imagination or curtail your creativity.

Hurt my love a little this afternoon 🤭 We’re off to a solid start filling in his esoteric chest piece! If you can’t tell, I love working on these ritual tattoos! If you have a project like that in mind, hit me up! ✨ #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattoos

Obligatory Dumplin update 🫡 Very professional boy

Happy Valentine’s Day, Bluesky! Decided to do a little pin-up practice for the holiday 🤭 (If you know where the reference is from, no you don’t 🙃)

But like, what am I going to do with all of these dumb little conversation hearts? 🙃 #tattooflash #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoos #tattooapprentice

Man, I really need to up my camera game but I had the pleasure of tattooing a fellow firefighter yesterday! 🔥🪓 Waz has been volunteering in the community for over 50 years! #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoo #tattooapprentice

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Wrapping up my craft project for the evening 🖌

I just had to draw up some classic Snoopy designs for Valentine’s Day! 💕 Come visit us anytime 12-6PM Thursday through Sunday and treat your boo or yourself to something nice!

Pema’s having a Friday the 13th flash special next week with designs starting at just $31! Contact us through our website or our socials so secure a spot or just walk in anytime between 12 and 6 to get yourself something nice 🍀 #tattoosky #tattoos #tattooapprentice #flashtattoo

Just finished this commission for @feralpug.bsky.social of their gorgeous kitty, Darcy! If you’re interested in commissioning me for a piece of your own, send me a DM! 😁

Spending the afternoon with my baby bunny, Frankie Valentine 🧡

Guess what? Our Sharon game night will now be weekly, starting this Wednesday! Stop by to play games, craft, enjoy snacks, or just hangout. Every Wednesday, 6-8pm at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, 10 Upper Main Street, Sharon CT. Please DM us or email [email protected] with any questions.

Sorry, couldn’t help myself! 🤭🖕

Shop buddy, Dumplin 🥟

Kasuri NY and Pema Tattoo are closed today for the nationwide general strike and in solidarity with all of the communities currently being ravaged by DHS. Fuck ICE, contact your representatives, and find local actions to participate in!

New flash designs have been posted to my website, lditko.com ✌️ #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoos

A couple of works in progress

Imma say it until I’m blue in the face and then I’ll catch my breath and repeat 😤 Based off of a sticker my dear friend @thesporceress.bsky.social sent me (almost a year ago now??)

ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing? ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW. I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.

You can now find me on Tumblr too!

We’re continuing the deals and the fun all weekend long! 😎

A WIP of our shop mascot, Dumplin, as a Chinese lion Flash special tomorrow to celebrate the opening of Pema Tattoo! 🎉 #tattoosky #tattoo #queertattoo #tattooapprentice #illustration

And since Kat will be live on Hasan Piker’s stream today, I couldn’t resist drawing his beautiful girl, Kaya, as well! Socialize treats! 🐾

Packing Heat(er) 🐱 Even though we don’t live in Chicago anymore, my partner and I will always think of it as home. (And when he made the pun the other day, I knew I had to draw it!) Keep doing the dang thing, @katmabu.bsky.social 🔥

My mentor’s opening a new studio space so we’re having a flash day to celebrate! 🥳 Come check us out at Kasuri NY in the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson, New York on Thursday, 1/22 🎉 Price details for the event are in the image description! DM to secure a spot! #tattoo #apprenticetattoo #queertattoo

Bringing back an oldie but a goodie 📚

ICE is out here murdering US citizens in broad daylight and I’m losing my fucking mind. Been channeling my frustration into finally finishing the shading on my thigh piece so I can hopefully punch in the color soon. It feels especially fitting that I decided on a dragon because I am incensed. 🐲🔥

This was such a joy to do!! More gender and body affirming tats in 2026 please! 🙏

Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.

My partner and I have been boycotting Starbucks for a long time (for corporate’s complicity with Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians) but if you needed another reason to not get your daily coffee from them, here it is!

Here are the Muppets, as promised! All available in full color, black and white, or line art only. Check out the alt text for pricing! (Based on full color, roughly palm-sized) As always, DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! 🦇

I’m back from the dead and I have a hankering to tattoo some Muppets wearing Halloween costumes! Currently whipping up some flash but I need bodies! 💪🦵 If this matches your freak, send me a DM to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY! 🎃

Ooh, spicy! 🌶 @nia-ain.bsky.social sat like a rock for their new ritual tattoo! I’m definitely getting quicker and more efficient with these! 💪 In the NW CT area and need some new ink? DM me to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY!

My friend lent me his pin badge maker and I’m hooked 🤩 These will be available on a sliding scale at @carnivalofkhaos.bsky.social 🎪🔥

My first time messing around with silicone skin and pepper shading! In retrospect, a light-colored reference was probably not the easiest thing to attempt right off the bat but I definitely learned a lot—even if fake skin takes ink very differently to real skin! Does anyone recognize this duck? 🐤💥

Newest ritual tattoo done for my lovely partner, @nia-ain.bsky.social ☺️ Now accepting appointments in Sharon, Connecticut as well as Hudson, New York! DM me to set something up 💪

I finished up some Pride-themed flash! Happy to switch up the colors, especially if you want it to reflect a certain Pride flag. DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! Queer cuties get a special discount for the month 😘

So, @nia-ain.bsky.social and I totally dropped the ball on being able to experience Casa Bonita while in Denver but I think we found the strongest house margaritas in the continental U.S. instead.

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🖤 May Day means solidarity with ALL workers, including sex workers, incarcerated workers, undocumented workers, criminalized workers, and disabled workers. When we say “an injury to one is an injury to all,” we’d better fucking mean it. 🖤

I just had to drop mad coin on shop supplies so I can set up my home studio so pretty pwease consider booking a tattoo with me 🥲🙏

Calling spurned millennials: I gladly help you cover up your Harry Potter tattoo⚡️

TODAY! Join us at The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon for a chill hangout with games and crafts. 6-8pm, every third Tuesday of the month. 10 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069. Message us with any questions or email [email protected].

A little bluebird of happiness told me there’s a magical working in progress that needs contributions!

As we gather with loved ones to observe Pesach 5785, we feel more powerfully than ever the pivotal importance of our tradition’s commitment to love of the stranger.

Did I just spend my afternoon tattooing a hot dog strongman on my upper thigh? Why, yes. Yes I did. 🌭💪 You’re welcome, @yaramarud.bsky.social