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10/13/2026

🏆 1ST PLACE — LARGE COLOR! 🏆

I’m STILL trying to wrap my head around this one. 😭

This past weekend at Resurrection Island, I took home FIRST PLACE in Large Color, and I am genuinely in disbelief.

The competition was STACKED. Never in a million years did I think I’d walk away with first place. Hell, I would’ve been over the moon with THIRD! 🤣

I’ve been doing conventions since 2017, and in all those years, I’ve only entered competitions FOUR times. The closest I’ve ever come was fourth place. A few cards here and there, but never past the second round.

And now? FIRST FU***NG PLACE. 🏆

What people don’t always see is how often I struggle with feeling like I’m not good enough. How many times I’ve stood in a room full of talented artists and felt like the least talented person there. How often I question my work, my abilities, and whether I even belong in the same conversations.

Imposter syndrome is a bitch.

But I’ve never stopped LOVING what I do. I love creating, challenging myself, and pushing to become better than I was yesterday.

My brother and friend Joseph Jones has told me time and time again to ENTER THE COMPETITIONS. Win or lose, place or don’t place, just put myself out there.

So this weekend, I listened.

I took a chance on myself.

AND I’LL BE DAMNED IF I DIDN’T TAKE FIRST PLACE! 😭🏆

This isn’t just a plaque. It’s a reminder that sometimes the only person standing between you and something incredible is the version of yourself that doesn’t believe you’re capable of it.

I’m still learning to give myself the same credit I so freely give other artists.

To my fellow artists, friends, clients, and this incredible community I’ve built around me…. THANK YOU. You’ve become more than convention friends. You’ve become family, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. 🖤

And to every artist who looks around the room and feels like they don’t measure up…

ENTER THE DAMN COMPETITION.

Even if you’re scared. Even if you don’t place.

Take the chance.

Because sometimes, you just might surprise the absolute hell out of yourself.

I know I did. 🖤

FIRST PLACE. LARGE COLOR. RESU

09/21/2026

Thank you for everyone who came out to the event tonight! Great turn out!

Sadly no pics taken but did a whopping 27 BOMB!

Thank you!

🖤🖤

09/19/2026

This is your final chance to lock in a spot for Sundays $35 flash event!!

Sales stop at 2pm Saturday.

09/18/2026

Some tattoos mean a little more. 🖤

Today I had the honor of tattooing two very special little souls for a good friend of mine.

Coco & Mocha weren’t “just dogs.” They were her babies. Her kids. Her family. The kind of family that becomes part of your everyday life, your routines, your memories, and ultimately a part of who you are.

There’s no tattoo that could ever replace the space they filled or how deeply they were loved. But today, I got the opportunity to give my friend a little piece of them back something she can carry with her everywhere she goes.

And that’s one of the parts of tattooing I’ll never take for granted.

Sometimes what we put on skin is so much more than ink. It’s a memory. A connection. A way of keeping someone we love close, even when they can’t physically be here anymore.

Coco & Mocha, forever loved. Forever family. Forever with Mom. 🐾🖤

Thank you for trusting me with something this important. It truly was an honor.

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⚙️ SETUP

📍 PLACEMENT: Forearm
🖤 BLACK INK: Allegory Ink
🎨 COLOR INK: Industry Inks
🪡 NEEDLES: Blasted Tattoo Care
⚙️ MACHINE: Bishop Packer — Bishop Tattoo Supply
🧴 BALM: Blasted Tattoo Care
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09/17/2026

Anyone down for a lower leg creative freedom project?

I’m looking for bare skin!
No cover ups!

I would love to do a bird project. Similar to the ones I’ve been posting lately.

Must be open to artist creativity and complete freedom.

Color project.
Bright bold neon colors.

I’m offering different options for different budgets.

Separately

-outer lower leg $200 (below knee)
-inner lower leg $250 (below knee)
-shin $250
-back calf $200

Two Panels - $350

Full wrap around $550

Let’s do something cool!!!

09/16/2026

If you would like to attend this weekends flash event time is ticking down!

Don’t miss your opportunity to get a tattoo for just $35!!! Or three for $95!!!

There’s still time to make it into the top 10 for door swag bags!!

FLASH DAY IS BACK! Sept. 20 • Arms & Legs ONLY • Crisp black linework + minimal shading • NO COLOR! Grab your spot!

09/15/2026

Caught red-handed… or should I say berry-handed? 🦝🍓🫐

Look at this little girl! 😭 I had so much fun bringing her to life.. soft black & grey fur surrounded by bright berries and greenery, with just enough color to make everything pop.

And that guilty little face with a mouth FULL of berries?! 😂❤️

Absolutely adorable.

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⚙️ SETUP

📍 PLACEMENT: Thigh
🖤 BLACK INK: Allegory Ink
🎨 COLOR INK: Industry Inks
🪡 NEEDLES: Blasted Tattoo Care
⚙️ MACHINE: Bishop Packer — Bishop Tattoo Supply
🧴 BALM: Blasted Tattoo Care
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09/14/2026

🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among my fans!

09/11/2026

Would anyone like a seraphim on the neck?!??

K. Thanks.