Fae {Saltwater & Ink}
@faelxvii.bsky.social
Life-Long Artist ⚜️ Tattoo Apprentice ⚜️ Polyam 🏳️🌈 Bisexual ⚜️ 420 ⚜️ Painfully Self-Aware (diagnosed cPTSD) ⚜️ ADHD ⚜️ Witchy, but not Woo 🖤
Examples from my return clients who hit me up again and again when they realize just gettin’ a small flash from me isn’t enough of the experience 😎 🧚🏼♀️ ✍️ #tattooapprentice #artist #tattoos #jellyfish #ghosts #edgarallanpoe #nevermore #theRaven #sharks #bubbles
July 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Examples from my return clients who hit me up again and again when they realize just gettin’ a small flash from me isn’t enough of the experience 😎 🧚🏼♀️ ✍️ #tattooapprentice #artist #tattoos #jellyfish #ghosts #edgarallanpoe #nevermore #theRaven #sharks #bubbles
Got to #tattoo my boyfriend for his #birthdaygift yesterday!! Now we’re #trashpolka twinsies (my first tattoo on myself was the #lightningbug duo) Learned a ton and will be finishing it up once it’s done some healing!
#tattooartist #artist #apprentice #redrising #lettering #runes #bindrune #latin
#tattooartist #artist #apprentice #redrising #lettering #runes #bindrune #latin
May 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Got to #tattoo my boyfriend for his #birthdaygift yesterday!! Now we’re #trashpolka twinsies (my first tattoo on myself was the #lightningbug duo) Learned a ton and will be finishing it up once it’s done some healing!
#tattooartist #artist #apprentice #redrising #lettering #runes #bindrune #latin
#tattooartist #artist #apprentice #redrising #lettering #runes #bindrune #latin
We had a pretty dope #storm roll through the #chicagoland area over the weekend and as the true #midwesterner I am, I was out on the lawn taking pictures of the #sky. I can’t help myself around #highcontrast #clouds and reachy #trees.
#photography #art #abstractcompositions #nature
#photography #art #abstractcompositions #nature
May 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We had a pretty dope #storm roll through the #chicagoland area over the weekend and as the true #midwesterner I am, I was out on the lawn taking pictures of the #sky. I can’t help myself around #highcontrast #clouds and reachy #trees.
#photography #art #abstractcompositions #nature
#photography #art #abstractcompositions #nature
Got to do my first #floraltattoo on my friend @mollyrosaline.bsky.social over the weekend and it felt so good to practice some tiny #stippleshading in actual flesh!! Thank you so much for the trust and I can’t wait to decorate you more!! 🥰 #tattoo #tattooartist #apprentice #flowers #moon #art
May 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Got to do my first #floraltattoo on my friend @mollyrosaline.bsky.social over the weekend and it felt so good to practice some tiny #stippleshading in actual flesh!! Thank you so much for the trust and I can’t wait to decorate you more!! 🥰 #tattoo #tattooartist #apprentice #flowers #moon #art
I had to take some “headshots” without prior knowledge for the shop website. I’m in desperate need of a #haircut so my preferred one was the hat, but my mentor thought the middle more #professional.
#artistprofile #artist #sunglasses #amicoolyet #tattooartist #artbywomen #waukegan #chicagoland
#artistprofile #artist #sunglasses #amicoolyet #tattooartist #artbywomen #waukegan #chicagoland
May 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I had to take some “headshots” without prior knowledge for the shop website. I’m in desperate need of a #haircut so my preferred one was the hat, but my mentor thought the middle more #professional.
#artistprofile #artist #sunglasses #amicoolyet #tattooartist #artbywomen #waukegan #chicagoland
#artistprofile #artist #sunglasses #amicoolyet #tattooartist #artbywomen #waukegan #chicagoland
I’ve had a busy two weeks. 😵💫 updates inbound. First up: my most recent fake skin practice!! ✍️ #tattooapprentice #art #artist #tattooartist #tattoo #linework #trashpolka #lettering #stippleshading #blackandred #bindrune #runes #norse #OmnisVirLupus #latin #redrising #EveryoneAWolf
May 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I’ve had a busy two weeks. 😵💫 updates inbound. First up: my most recent fake skin practice!! ✍️ #tattooapprentice #art #artist #tattooartist #tattoo #linework #trashpolka #lettering #stippleshading #blackandred #bindrune #runes #norse #OmnisVirLupus #latin #redrising #EveryoneAWolf
I was left alone at the shop to set up admin paperwork today. Mocked up flyers for when we attend the #Waukegan #ArtWauk this month! Took some selfies around the fresh shop layout! Come check it out for yourself! #localartist #artist #shoplocal #supportlocal #tattooshop #tattoos #art #artcommunity
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I was left alone at the shop to set up admin paperwork today. Mocked up flyers for when we attend the #Waukegan #ArtWauk this month! Took some selfies around the fresh shop layout! Come check it out for yourself! #localartist #artist #shoplocal #supportlocal #tattooshop #tattoos #art #artcommunity
Found a neat #vintage #sign while wandering around #downtown. Loved the #juxtaposition on such a nice day. #funeralhome #vintagesign #lamp #photography #takeawalk
April 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Found a neat #vintage #sign while wandering around #downtown. Loved the #juxtaposition on such a nice day. #funeralhome #vintagesign #lamp #photography #takeawalk
A whole little world growing in this overturned #log along the river. #nature #spring #photography #touchgrass #takeawalk #newgrowth #plants
April 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A whole little world growing in this overturned #log along the river. #nature #spring #photography #touchgrass #takeawalk #newgrowth #plants
Couldn’t decide how I liked the focus on this shot. Crawled under a pile of logs to get a neat angle. 📸 #tree #log #plants #texture #wildlife #photography #nature #spring #touchgrass #takeawalk
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Couldn’t decide how I liked the focus on this shot. Crawled under a pile of logs to get a neat angle. 📸 #tree #log #plants #texture #wildlife #photography #nature #spring #touchgrass #takeawalk
#octopus content from the #SheddAquarium last weekend. I love capturing my own reference photos for potential future projects! #wildlife #photography #underwater #sealife #aquatic #tentacles #suckers #nature
April 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM
#octopus content from the #SheddAquarium last weekend. I love capturing my own reference photos for potential future projects! #wildlife #photography #underwater #sealife #aquatic #tentacles #suckers #nature
Got an update on the Harley Tat!! #tattoo #artist #art #tattooapprentice #harleydavidson #blackwork #logo #emblem #skull
April 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Got an update on the Harley Tat!! #tattoo #artist #art #tattooapprentice #harleydavidson #blackwork #logo #emblem #skull
I enjoy when #flora mimics #fauna. #spring #plants #gardening #mimicry #bleedingheart #newgrowth #nature #observing #science #feathers #beaks #birds
April 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I enjoy when #flora mimics #fauna. #spring #plants #gardening #mimicry #bleedingheart #newgrowth #nature #observing #science #feathers #beaks #birds
Finally put together the #kingfisher #lego set I got for Christmas. Added to the #mantis on the #mantle. #prayingmantis #Legoset #bird #bug #nature #nerd
April 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Finally put together the #kingfisher #lego set I got for Christmas. Added to the #mantis on the #mantle. #prayingmantis #Legoset #bird #bug #nature #nerd
One of the prettiest pieces of “sea” #glass, #LakeMichigan, I’ve gotten to #scrounge in a while!!
#blueglass #seaglass #beach #beachtrash #rockhound #jewelrymaking #jewerly #art #artist #foundobjectart #crownbrain #shiny
#blueglass #seaglass #beach #beachtrash #rockhound #jewelrymaking #jewerly #art #artist #foundobjectart #crownbrain #shiny
April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One of the prettiest pieces of “sea” #glass, #LakeMichigan, I’ve gotten to #scrounge in a while!!
#blueglass #seaglass #beach #beachtrash #rockhound #jewelrymaking #jewerly #art #artist #foundobjectart #crownbrain #shiny
#blueglass #seaglass #beach #beachtrash #rockhound #jewelrymaking #jewerly #art #artist #foundobjectart #crownbrain #shiny
#plants #flowers #mitchellparkdomes #milwaukee #wisconsin #botanicalgardens #flora #photography #artist #art #tourism #leaves #texture
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Found the most stunning #hibiscus specimen I’ve gotten to see first hand in a while. The #gradient and the folds!? 🤤 🌺 📸 gorgeous #flower. Thanks #MitchellParkDomes!! #photography #nature #artist #art #botanicalgardens #Milwaukee #tourism my bestie caught me in my natural habitat 📸
April 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Found the most stunning #hibiscus specimen I’ve gotten to see first hand in a while. The #gradient and the folds!? 🤤 🌺 📸 gorgeous #flower. Thanks #MitchellParkDomes!! #photography #nature #artist #art #botanicalgardens #Milwaukee #tourism my bestie caught me in my natural habitat 📸
#WildReef #SheddAquarium #Chicago #Fish #Photography #Sealife #Aquatic #Art #artist #Wildlife #coralreef #texture #colorful #vibrant #clownfish
April 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Boyfriend and I with a couple cool driftwood sculptures along Lake Michigan right near Carthage College. A gorgeous place for photo shoots! 📸 🌊 #photography #selfie #portrait #lakemichigan #beach #driftwood #sculpture #natural #art #artist #wisconsin #ForeverATourist #travel #scenery #landscape
April 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Boyfriend and I with a couple cool driftwood sculptures along Lake Michigan right near Carthage College. A gorgeous place for photo shoots! 📸 🌊 #photography #selfie #portrait #lakemichigan #beach #driftwood #sculpture #natural #art #artist #wisconsin #ForeverATourist #travel #scenery #landscape
A couple of the more unique flowers I got to photograph yesterday at the botanical gardens! #photography #flowers #botanicalgardens #milwaukee #wisconsin #tropical #plants #flora
April 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A couple of the more unique flowers I got to photograph yesterday at the botanical gardens! #photography #flowers #botanicalgardens #milwaukee #wisconsin #tropical #plants #flora
An absolutely gorgeous specimen of a hibiscus flower at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee from yesterday. #flowers #hibiscus #photography #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #botanicalgardens #orange #pink #floral #MitchellPark
April 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
An absolutely gorgeous specimen of a hibiscus flower at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee from yesterday. #flowers #hibiscus #photography #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #botanicalgardens #orange #pink #floral #MitchellPark
Got some fun decor for the office/game lounge space I’m creating with my SO. Going for a Bohemian Cyberpunk kind of energy. #decor #interiordesign #art #neonlights #neon #plant #propagates #pothos #gothic #discoball #selfie #artist #design #fallout
April 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Got some fun decor for the office/game lounge space I’m creating with my SO. Going for a Bohemian Cyberpunk kind of energy. #decor #interiordesign #art #neonlights #neon #plant #propagates #pothos #gothic #discoball #selfie #artist #design #fallout
Found these from my freshman college reductive charcoal lessons. Taught me a lot about lighting hella fast. #throwback #artist #art #charcoal #lighting #art101 #stilllife #drawing #portrait #selfportrait #reductivedrawing
April 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Found these from my freshman college reductive charcoal lessons. Taught me a lot about lighting hella fast. #throwback #artist #art #charcoal #lighting #art101 #stilllife #drawing #portrait #selfportrait #reductivedrawing
Found some old ‘08/09 era experimentation from a dusty old college bag while cleaning closets. #art #watercolor #guache #flowers #painterly #sketchy #ink #artist #throwback
April 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Found some old ‘08/09 era experimentation from a dusty old college bag while cleaning closets. #art #watercolor #guache #flowers #painterly #sketchy #ink #artist #throwback