Bella Rose Tattoo

05/31/2026

Black and grey Medusa, ginkgo leaves, and lovely snake one of my favorite clients.

And yes, I forgot to take photos before the Tegaderm went on, oops!

I’ll have her one more time to do any touchups, and put in some darker tones for contrast.

S has come such a long way from her first tiny tattoos to a half sleeve! It’s been a joy sharing her journey of ever-growing strength and confidence. I’m very proud of you S ❤️
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There’s always been light-hearted teasing (and self-acceptance) about me being Medusa, with my wild curly snake hair and gaze that can terrify men, but she is a very misunderstood, tragic character in Greek mythology.

Check out a fascinating article about her, “More than a Monster:
Medusa Misunderstood”, on Dartmouth.net

I’m sure she’ll get the horror show edit in the odyssey. Preparing myself for that.
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03/18/2026

Big and beautiful feather in progress, with my mehndi inspired swirls, dots, leaves, and flowers on my dear friend and favorite retired Windy City Rollers derby baddie. Thanks for looking! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 please comment, like, and share my posts, love you! Tattoos by Dawn Grace Dawn Grace

03/16/2026

Agreed. Live slow, die old.

Tom Hardy says one of life’s greatest luxuries is simply sitting alone at home in peace with some snacks and no drama.

The actor shared that those quiet moments away from the chaos of work and the spotlight are what he truly values the most.

03/16/2026

Super tough coverup on a field of self harm scars from knee to thigh on one of my strongest clients.

You’ll see her story (and mine!) in the documentary film we’re featured in, Unscarred.

Check out previews at unscarred film.com

We’re in the homestretch to release, and are seeking donations to help finish up this nonprofit documentary.

As always, thank you for looking, and come to me for all of your coverup needs, scars or otherwise.
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03/14/2026

I’m honored to have spent many years doing coverups of self hARmm scars for my clients.

Being able to see something beautiful instead of reminders of mental health crisis is so important to their healing.

Thank you for looking 🍄
come see me for all of your coverup needs.

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03/13/2026

Scorpio tattoo for Kathy! Bonus older mehndi style swirls and dots with kitty paws 🦂 thank you for looking!

02/26/2026

Here we have what is probably the most technically difficult tattoo I’ve ever done!

This pineapple crochet diagram required a ton of homework in trying to make sure I got all of the elements as precise as possible.

I love it, she loves it, come to me for your insanely hard tattoos!

01/19/2026

Widespread Panic Note Eater on my dear friend Patte! Our first Panic show was on my birthday 106 years ago at the Vic, which still stands as THE LOUDEST concert I’ve been to! What? 👂

01/17/2026

Delicate fine line black and grey floral coverup of a childhood medical scar. Thanks for looking!

12/28/2025

Had the honor yesterday of doing matching tattoos on five women who’ve been friends for decades! Come get your bestie tattoos! ❤️