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

7 days ago

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From Shelly Dax:Somebody pinch me. Things I have wanted for years are manifesting for me, and it's speeding up- 🥳money, health, luxury, beauty, love, excellent food, lucky breaks, great opportunities....massive appreciation!!!it's like overnight success........................that only took 20 years!I love this game of life. Yes I might land on the 'move back 3 spaces' place now and again or the 'tax bill due' space, but I also land on the ’bonus beauty contest winner' or ’park place’ or even just free parking!Now I'm rolling for ’millionaire acres’. 👑💍👛🎇🥇🎩💵💰See you there.P.S. Campground with a pool and hottub, now this is summer living! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Shelly Dax is currently traveling, writing and working on a large scale mural She won't be accepting new clients until October, except for specific designs needed for her book.Thanks for understanding. 😄 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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From Shelly Dax;See! I do other things besides just tattooing! 50 hours so far, about 20 more to go!Each painting session, getting a bit more accomplished, feeling utterly in the zone and grateful. Wielding my brush like a magician... creating stuff from nothing. Imagination is a lovely thing. Fortunate to live the numinous artist life. #luckylucky #muralart #magicalmisfits #watercolorartist #muralartist #paintingbirds #shellydax #numinousartist #art4life #paintyourlife #createhappy #squirrelpainting ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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Student Rex has appointment available this Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30. PLUS several openings in June. You can book here: visibook.com/gardenofink ... See MoreSee Less

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