Shelly Dax, Owner/Instructor

Click here to hear Shelly discuss how she became a tattoo artist

Tattoo Instructor since 2011
Tattoo Artist & Studio Owner since 2006
6+ years classes LCC & UO Emphasis on Art, Writing, Teaching & Theatre
7 years Youth Arts Instructor with Lane Arts Council
27 years Artist Emphasis on Painting, Costumes & Theatrical painting

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Click here for Shelly’s appearance on Fireside Tattoo Network with Jake Meeks

Gil T. Rodello, Instructor

Graphic Designer since 1998
Tattoo Shop Manager since 2012
Licensed Tattoo Artist since 2014
Associates Degree, LCC
Youth Arts Instructor with Lane Arts Council

23 hours ago

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Student Rachel needs some more clients. Here are samples of what she's done so far. $25 an hour studio fee plus tip for student. Please book at the earliest hour that is open. (this maximizes their availability for others)Book at this link: visibook.com/gardenofink ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Newest students are booking now! Woot woot! $25 an hour studio fee plus tip the students what you can.Book here: visibook.com/gardenofink ... See MoreSee Less

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Garden of Ink updated their status.

1 week ago

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2 weeks ago

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A fun interview with international tattoo artist Ren. 35 minutes.More audio interviews on YouTube too! youtu.be/RqHVButJK8o ... See MoreSee Less

Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution - Ren Thompson [AUDIO]

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International tattoo Artist: Ren ThompsonI loved speaking to Ren, as she is a badass bosslady who struggled to find her own voice and start her own studio. S...

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3 weeks ago

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This was very fun! And Kaitlyn sat like a champ for 5 hours.Tattooing... How do I love thee? let me count the ways! ... See MoreSee Less

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