Artful Dodger Ink

10/12/2026

As stated, on 10/10 we submitted what proceeds we raised from our September Semicolon and Recovery flash to the donation page for the Louisville Out of the Darkness Walk. Truly every little bit counts regardless how small, and every participant and even just sentiment of support to our first endeavor with something like this was and is appreciated.

Let's double it next September! Not quite sure who our cause will be, but this was cool to have one happening so soon to donate to. (Btw, The Louisville Walk for those interested will be at the Waterfront on 11/7.)

10/09/2026

Some of Averee's more recent work outside of the flash special. Wondering if she did coverups/blastovers as well? Wonder no more — she's badass at them.

DM her directly ( www.instagram.com/avereetattoos ) to book with her, or contact us through here or texting the shop number and asking for Averee and we'll get you in contact. 😁

10/05/2026

Updated availability for Kt and Averee!

This week, Averee is out of the shop Monday-Friday. Even so, don't hesitate to reach out! Next week (and through the remainder of the month) Averee still has openings for appointments AND flash, while Kt still has some flash opportunities available.

10/04/2026

Where's our book girlies at? Always wanted a dragon piece, but couldn't find it in you to splurge on you? Here's a chance, for not even a big splurge, loves!

This piece runs in our Spooky Season Flash Spectacular until 11/2, and there will be a pinned post each Monday with availability-- there's time yet to make it happen 🎃 Reach out to schedule in or keep an eye on our socials for walk-in opportunities!

[size 3"x2"]

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

COME ON IN!

Averee is up here ready to get started! Kt should be available closer to 4ish. Definitely take advantage of the customer appreciation event that this special is, or at least check it out and/or spread the word for us for the last hurrah at this deal! Or just drop in and say hi on your way to the Fair!

See ya lovelies!

✨🎃✨

09/30/2026

STARTS TOMORROW!

Artist availability in the comments: flash appointments prioritized for Kt; Averee is scheduling regular AND flash appointments!!

09/29/2026

We see you shiver with antici..
..pation.

The Spooky Season Flash Spectacular kicks off alongside the Fairdale Fair October 1st!

This runs 𝟭𝟬/𝟭 - 𝟭𝟭-𝟮. (We'll even have a couple Fairdale-centric designs for the occasion ;) )

Base price $40 for linework with or without shading. $13 per extra color. This is the last year at that price point, so take advantage of it with us, loves. DM for flash. Matt started this, and that was his rule that's still honored. A couple pages will be posted, but full spread will be viewed in-person or a DM request. Most pieces are like 2"x2".

Availability currently for both artists will be in the comments. We'll try to post regularly to keep y'all advised of those opportunities, as we'll have a few walk-in opportunities as well.

09/28/2026

Last couple days for our September Semicolon and Recovery Flash special! $60 for one, $50 apiece for 2 or more, with 10% going to the Out of the Darkness Walk. Message here, text on Instagram or text 502.830.9731, or drop in. I'll be in at 2 tomorrow and Tuesday, noon Wednesday. 9/30 is our last day, then it's onto Spooky Season (post incoming)!

Transparency: so far for this and probably in all, we collected $24. (I'll be making the donation probably 10/10 as I'll be out of the shop cos my kids perform with the Louisville Leopard Percussionists at BelknapFest in the Highlands that day and I will have a lil down time.) It's not much, and there were many times this month I felt like a hypocrite running flash for a cause my brain was actively spiralling against, but hey, still standing, and every little bit does count, and most of all, we meant what we said. I'll share the confirmation when done. 💖

Thank you all who got one -- thank you all who said the designs spoke to them even if they *didn't* get one. And brownie points to y'all that caught the nerdy ones.

✨Kt

[pic of healing flash piece because I, as always, forgot to take a fresh one and my client, as always, awesomely supplied a pic]

09/26/2026

Miss out on Dolly Day flash cos of the fifty-leven other events going on in Fairdale and around the city? Our Dolly pieces will be available at the flash prices until December 23rd (cos we're out the 24th and donating to Imagination Library the 25th). So you've got time to consider, save if ya need and then just reach out to get in when you're ready!

Don't forget, like for Dolly, pages for Tim Curry and a few motifs of our other lost xillenial/millennial touchstones from this year will drop alongside the Spooky Season Spectacular in October.