ABOUT YOUR ARTIST

Kate Penn has always used drawing as a form of creative expression and knew she wanted to be a tattoo artist at a young age. Kate was born & raised in Phoenix, AZ, spent the last 9 years enjoying the pine forest of Flagstaff, and is now branching out to Fort Collins, CO! She completed her tattoo apprenticeship in Flagstaff after graduating from Northern Arizona University with degrees in Sociology and Studio Art. 

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Kate has been dedicated to the art of tattooing since 2020, with a deep-rooted passion for creating meaningful, beautiful tattoos.

Kate's approach to tattooing is both art-centered and client-centered, ensuring each session is comfortable, memorable, and fun. Her mission is to help her clients enhance their natural beauty and confidence with meticulously detailed tattoos. Specializing in illustrative blackwork, Kate's designs often highlight the intricate beauty of nature, a testament to her love for the natural world.

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When she's not in the studio, Kate enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her two cats, making handmade books, snowboarding, watching scary movies and exploring the great outdoors with her fiancé. Her personal interests and love for nature deeply influence her artistic style, making each piece she creates a unique reflection of her clients' personalities and the world around them. Kate is greatly looking forward to getting to know the people of Fort Collins!