Altar Ink

Realizing lately how much trauma can quietly affect the small things.

I was going back through my camera roll and found so many tattoos I loved doing that I genuinely forgot to post entirely. Not because I didn’t care about them, honestly the opposite. They are pieces I’m really proud of.

After finding my husband, my memory and sense of time have felt completely different. I think I underestimated how much surviving something like that changes your brain.

So if you’ve ever sat in my chair and wondered why your tattoo never got posted, please know it was never intentional or personal 🖤

Trying to find my rhythm again, because I really do love creating and sharing this part of my life

I hope everyone has the best long weekend!

I had the best time with this one! My client is a wildlife photographer and snapped this photo that we got to turn into a tattoo for her! We are so lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful wildlife 🖤✨

Hi 🖤 if you’re new here, I’m Staci!

I’m a tattoo artist, shop owner, painter, and mom. Tattooing has always been one of my biggest passions, but over the last few months I’ve had to navigate a lot of loss. I lost my husband in November, and it’s been hard to feel connected to my creativity the same way.

If I’m being honest, grief has made me feel a bit disconnected from that part of me. But I’m starting to find my way back, and I want to lean into work that feels deeper and more meaningful.

Right now I feel really drawn to more intentional pieces, whether that’s memorial tattoos that hold something close to your heart, or intuitive tarot-based tattoos where I pull a card for you and we create something personal from that energy. I’m still always open to creating all kinds of pieces but would love to tap into this side as well.

If that resonates with you, I’d really love to create something together. You can message me anytime to chat 🖤