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traditional and illustrative style tattooing | tarot readings | reiki energy healing

Nicole DeRoy

swallow tattoo, rose tattoo, traditional tattoo, sedona arizona tattoo, sedona tattoo, cornville tattoo, tattoo artist arizona

PROTECT THE CHILDREN

I got something to say about "MARIE ANTIONETTE"

This loser cutzsosa tattoos a 9 year old and brags about it to the world and me calling him out on his bullshit gets him and his homies spamming me with comments like this thinking he's going to hurt my feelings. Please, like I'd take your opinion seriously. Your character is as whack as your excuses.

Cute.

There's no law against child tattooing in Arizona..
Let's talk about why he shouldn't have taken the job:

1) She's a child. She's 9 years old. She cannot fully consent. Even if it was her idea. End of story.

2) Parental consent does not equate ethical. Bad parenting doesn't excuse this.

3) As she grows (she's 9 remember...) her body and skin will grow disproportionately and the tattoo placement will shift / warp and stretch, leaving her with an indelible scar

4) "I tried to scare them away by quoting them $500" no you mother fucker... That's not a deterrent. You gladly took the money.

5) "She wanted a portrait of trump on her neck so I convinced her to get an American flag on her arm instead" THAT'S NOT "DAMAGE CONTROL"... THAT'S COMPLICITY

What other reasons did I forget?

AS TATTOOERS we have a RESPONSIBILTY to say NO when it's the ethical thing to do. Just because the parents gave permission doesn't give you a free pass to sell out for a quick buck.

PROTECT CHILDREN.

🙅🏻‍♀️ NO PEDO TATTOOS.

Drag this motherfucker

#arizonatattoo

PROTECT THE CHILDREN

I got something to say about "MARIE ANTIONETTE"

This loser cutzsosa tattoos a 9 year old and brags about it to the world and me calling him out on his bullshit gets him and his homies spamming me with comments like this thinking he's going to hurt my feelings. Please, like I'd take your opinion seriously. Your character is as whack as your excuses.

Cute.

There's no law against child tattooing in Arizona..
Let's talk about why he shouldn't have taken the job:

1) She's a child. She's 9 years old. She cannot fully consent. Even if it was her idea. End of story.

2) Parental consent does not equate ethical. Bad parenting doesn't excuse this.

3) As she grows (she's 9 remember...) her body and skin will grow disproportionately and the tattoo placement will shift / warp and stretch, leaving her with an indelible scar

4) "I tried to scare them away by quoting them $500" no you mother fucker... That's not a deterrent. You gladly took the money.

5) "She wanted a portrait of trump on her neck so I convinced her to get an American flag on her arm instead" THAT'S NOT "DAMAGE CONTROL"... THAT'S COMPLICITY

What other reasons did I forget?

AS TATTOOERS we have a RESPONSIBILTY to say NO when it's the ethical thing to do. Just because the parents gave permission doesn't give you a free pass to sell out for a quick buck.

PROTECT CHILDREN.

🙅🏻‍♀️ NO PEDO TATTOOS.

Drag this motherfucker

#arizonatattoo

🌞 Who loves the feel of sunshine on their shoulders?

This was a pleasant surprise 😄

You just gotta draw this kind of idea right on, trying to stencil a perfect circle on a spot like that ain't it.

So grateful for all who trust the ✨process✨🙏🏻

#ascensiontattoo #tattoosedona #ladytattooers #sedonatattooartist #arizonatattooartist #femaletattooartist #sunshinetattoo

🌞 Who loves the feel of sunshine on their shoulders?

This was a pleasant surprise 😄

You just gotta draw this kind of idea right on, trying to stencil a perfect circle on a spot like that ain't it.

So grateful for all who trust the ✨process✨🙏🏻

#ascensiontattoo #tattoosedona #ladytattooers #sedonatattooartist #arizonatattooartist #femaletattooartist #sunshinetattoo

REMEMBER. WORDS ARE SPELLS

Be mindful of how you're praying for those experiencing hardships, always.

May there be a *gentle and steady* rain to manifest over LA and it's surrounding areas to assist with extinguishing the wildfires. May this rain also strip the air of any harmful pollutants and filter the air so all can breathe freely. May this energy wash back to the earth so that Gaia can transmute it on our behalf. May there be ease and peace for all involved, and may everything manifest in the best and highest good for all.

Pray for rain, but be specific.

#losangeles #la #lightworker #prayersforla

REMEMBER. WORDS ARE SPELLS

Be mindful of how you're praying for those experiencing hardships, always.

May there be a *gentle and steady* rain to manifest over LA and it's surrounding areas to assist with extinguishing the wildfires. May this rain also strip the air of any harmful pollutants and filter the air so all can breathe freely. May this energy wash back to the earth so that Gaia can transmute it on our behalf. May there be ease and peace for all involved, and may everything manifest in the best and highest good for all.

Pray for rain, but be specific.

#losangeles #la #lightworker #prayersforla

✨How did I get into Reiki Infused Tattooing?✨

Spirit likes to nudge me in the right direction, how about you?

I wouldn't be in Sedona right now if I hadn't been open to receiving guidance.

Spirit is what led me here and this journey has been tremendously metamorphic.

What are your thoughts? Has Spirit given you explicit instructions before? How did you follow through with that guidance?

Tell me in the comments ✨🥰🙏🏻

Don't forget to listen to this full conversation on the About Her podcast with @letschangeourminds

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#reikimaster #reikitattoo #energywork #tattooing #sedonatattooartist #sedona #tattoosedona

✨How did I get into Reiki Infused Tattooing?✨

Spirit likes to nudge me in the right direction, how about you?

I wouldn't be in Sedona right now if I hadn't been open to receiving guidance.

Spirit is what led me here and this journey has been tremendously metamorphic.

What are your thoughts? Has Spirit given you explicit instructions before? How did you follow through with that guidance?

Tell me in the comments ✨🥰🙏🏻

Don't forget to listen to this full conversation on the About Her podcast with @letschangeourminds

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#reikimaster #reikitattoo #energywork #tattooing #sedonatattooartist #sedona #tattoosedona

Lil Lady Isis I drew up a couple years ago and hadn't gotten around to painting.

I would really love to tattoo this in FULL COLOR.

I do a lot of black and gray as requested, and while I love black and gray color is where my heart lives ❤️‍🔥

Available to be tattooed ❤️‍🔥

Will be doing a large scaled version of Isis for my Goddess Series so stay tuned ✨

#tattoo #tattooartist #wannado #isis #goddessenergy

Lil Lady Isis I drew up a couple years ago and hadn't gotten around to painting.

I would really love to tattoo this in FULL COLOR.

I do a lot of black and gray as requested, and while I love black and gray color is where my heart lives ❤️‍🔥

Available to be tattooed ❤️‍🔥

Will be doing a large scaled version of Isis for my Goddess Series so stay tuned ✨

#tattoo #tattooartist #wannado #isis #goddessenergy

❤️‍🔥CEREMONIAL TATTOO ❤️‍🔥

Ryan found me after having a dream that he was getting a tattoo to commemorate a milestone in his yogic journey.

He was looking for assistance with opening up his Chakras and inviting energy to flow more freely

He was inspired by the story of Moses seeing the fire of the burning bush that does not consume.

This was my first opportunity to hold a ceremonial space here in Sedona, and I invited Ryan to meet with me on Yavapai Vista where we dove into his path for several hours.

During this time we discovered he was imbalanced in his lower chakras and had been putting emphasis on the upper ones in his practice, and I was grateful to share my experiences in how we can only access so much in the 5D realms if we are not grounding our vessel.

I'm eternally grateful to the earth and the energy provided to us here in this sacred place, and it was a dream come true facilitating this practice on the red rocks.

After leading Ryan through a grounding meditation, we opened up for Spirit to guide and used Oracle cards to receive messaging for him, while I channeled other messages from Source to assist him in his practice. Following the readings I had the pleasure of facilitating his first ever Reiki experience.

This was the first time I held a ceremony but the tattoo to commemorate the experience didn't happen right away... It was a lesson in surrender for the both of us.

While Ryan was visiting Egypt recently, he stumbled across a monastery at Mt Sinai and discovered the original burning bush. Above the bush was this iron cross. The shapes on the cross reflected the flames of the first tattoo design that we didn't move forwards on, and he knew he had finally found the imagery he was seeking.

So we scheduled a new appointment, and I was grateful to be able to see this experience come full circle, infused with Reiki from start to finish.

This tattoo pushed my technical ability and I'm thrilled with the results. Thanks again, Ryan, for your ultimate trust in this process, especially with your first tattoo!

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#sedonatattooartist #ceremonialtattoo #sedonatattoo #intuitivetattoo #reikitattoo #reikimaster #reiki #arizonatattooartist

❤️‍🔥CEREMONIAL TATTOO ❤️‍🔥

Ryan found me after having a dream that he was getting a tattoo to commemorate a milestone in his yogic journey.

He was looking for assistance with opening up his Chakras and inviting energy to flow more freely

He was inspired by the story of Moses seeing the fire of the burning bush that does not consume.

This was my first opportunity to hold a ceremonial space here in Sedona, and I invited Ryan to meet with me on Yavapai Vista where we dove into his path for several hours.

During this time we discovered he was imbalanced in his lower chakras and had been putting emphasis on the upper ones in his practice, and I was grateful to share my experiences in how we can only access so much in the 5D realms if we are not grounding our vessel.

I'm eternally grateful to the earth and the energy provided to us here in this sacred place, and it was a dream come true facilitating this practice on the red rocks.

After leading Ryan through a grounding meditation, we opened up for Spirit to guide and used Oracle cards to receive messaging for him, while I channeled other messages from Source to assist him in his practice. Following the readings I had the pleasure of facilitating his first ever Reiki experience.

This was the first time I held a ceremony but the tattoo to commemorate the experience didn't happen right away... It was a lesson in surrender for the both of us.

While Ryan was visiting Egypt recently, he stumbled across a monastery at Mt Sinai and discovered the original burning bush. Above the bush was this iron cross. The shapes on the cross reflected the flames of the first tattoo design that we didn't move forwards on, and he knew he had finally found the imagery he was seeking.

So we scheduled a new appointment, and I was grateful to be able to see this experience come full circle, infused with Reiki from start to finish.

This tattoo pushed my technical ability and I'm thrilled with the results. Thanks again, Ryan, for your ultimate trust in this process, especially with your first tattoo!

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#sedonatattooartist #ceremonialtattoo #sedonatattoo #intuitivetattoo #reikitattoo #reikimaster #reiki #arizonatattooartist

"The Infinite Alchemist"
oil on canvas

this was inspired by the Transformation Art Project for the upcoming Metanoia Tattoo Gathering @metanoiatattoogathering in Las Vegas, NV held in February.

this is just a part of my journey...

thank you for being here and being a part of it.

the power you seek is already within ❤️‍🔥

#goddessenergy #spiritualjourney #spiritualpath #alchemist #tobeanalchemist #oilpainting #oilpainter #tattooartist #sedonaarizona #sedona #ascension #ascensionjourney #ascensionpath

"The Infinite Alchemist"
oil on canvas

this was inspired by the Transformation Art Project for the upcoming Metanoia Tattoo Gathering @metanoiatattoogathering in Las Vegas, NV held in February.

this is just a part of my journey...

thank you for being here and being a part of it.

the power you seek is already within ❤️‍🔥

#goddessenergy #spiritualjourney #spiritualpath #alchemist #tobeanalchemist #oilpainting #oilpainter #tattooartist #sedonaarizona #sedona #ascension #ascensionjourney #ascensionpath

I moved to LA back in 2012. I attended Musicians Institute in the heart of Hollywood. The beaches there were a special place, I used to love taking long drives through the canyon and down Mulholland for the fuck of it. Seeing it all burn is really hurting my Spirit, knowing that deep in my soul, this is yet again a result of destructive forces at play with ill intentions, with the wool being pulled over the eyes of the public.

My intuition is rarely wrong...

This is not natural. Nothing about this is natural.

While I don't support Hollywood (the elites) in general, and honestly I'm happy to see it falling apart from the inside out... Knowing that this is affecting millions of innocent lives with them is breaking my heart.

The good people who call LA their home don't deserve this.

The wildlife don't deserve this.

I'll be taking a step back from posting at this time while we collectively grieve yet another devastation that could have been avoided.

I moved to LA back in 2012. I attended Musicians Institute in the heart of Hollywood. The beaches there were a special place, I used to love taking long drives through the canyon and down Mulholland for the fuck of it. Seeing it all burn is really hurting my Spirit, knowing that deep in my soul, this is yet again a result of destructive forces at play with ill intentions, with the wool being pulled over the eyes of the public.

My intuition is rarely wrong...

This is not natural. Nothing about this is natural.

While I don't support Hollywood (the elites) in general, and honestly I'm happy to see it falling apart from the inside out... Knowing that this is affecting millions of innocent lives with them is breaking my heart.

The good people who call LA their home don't deserve this.

The wildlife don't deserve this.

I'll be taking a step back from posting at this time while we collectively grieve yet another devastation that could have been avoided.

Finding peace starts with one step, one mantra, one mandala, one moment of stillness. 🌿

As I colored this Root Chakra mandala, the mantra 'I am safe' anchored me into the present.

What followed was a channeled message straight from my soul... proof of the clarity and connection this practice unlocks. ✨

The amount of peace and groundedness I felt during this coloring session was so nourishing to my nervous system, and gave me the ability to reflect and feel validated on just how needed this creation of mine was for humanity.

Ready to embark on your own journey? My chakra-inspired coloring book is here to guide you with mandalas, mantras, and reflections designed to align your spirit. Let's root into our safety, together. 🌱🖌️

📖 Available for digital download or paperback. To order and begin your own 21-day experience, visit my link tree for shortcuts or send me a message 🫶🏻 I also have books available for local purchase directly from me for $22

#sedona #coloringbook #mandalacoloringbook #mantra #dailypractice #mindfulness #chakrahealing

Finding peace starts with one step, one mantra, one mandala, one moment of stillness. 🌿

As I colored this Root Chakra mandala, the mantra 'I am safe' anchored me into the present.

What followed was a channeled message straight from my soul... proof of the clarity and connection this practice unlocks. ✨

The amount of peace and groundedness I felt during this coloring session was so nourishing to my nervous system, and gave me the ability to reflect and feel validated on just how needed this creation of mine was for humanity.

Ready to embark on your own journey? My chakra-inspired coloring book is here to guide you with mandalas, mantras, and reflections designed to align your spirit. Let's root into our safety, together. 🌱🖌️

📖 Available for digital download or paperback. To order and begin your own 21-day experience, visit my link tree for shortcuts or send me a message 🫶🏻 I also have books available for local purchase directly from me for $22

#sedona #coloringbook #mandalacoloringbook #mantra #dailypractice #mindfulness #chakrahealing

Quartz the Quail for Cammie 🩵

Inspired by linocut artwork, and with the last minute addition of a cute lil quartz point necklace 😄

This session was such a vibe. Thank you for your trust and company 🙏🏻

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#blackworktattoo #linocuttattoo #folkarttattoo #quail #quartz #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona #sedonaarizona

Quartz the Quail for Cammie 🩵

Inspired by linocut artwork, and with the last minute addition of a cute lil quartz point necklace 😄

This session was such a vibe. Thank you for your trust and company 🙏🏻

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#blackworktattoo #linocuttattoo #folkarttattoo #quail #quartz #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona #sedonaarizona

PSA SCAM ALERT.. do you have an LLC that you're filing or updating?

Yeah someone's phishing that data and sending out these phony notices to harvest your banking info and scam you for almost $100.

Be vigilant always

#scam #smallbusiness #psa

PSA SCAM ALERT.. do you have an LLC that you're filing or updating?

Yeah someone's phishing that data and sending out these phony notices to harvest your banking info and scam you for almost $100.

Be vigilant always

#scam #smallbusiness #psa

I had the pleasure of sitting with Anna of @letschangeourminds to discuss my journey as a spiritually driven tattoo artist and how it has assisted in my personal and spiritual growth and development.

And to be honest I'm greatly impressed with how well I was able to articulate myself at 5am! (Anna is from Deutschland!)

I will add the link to my link tree, to access the "About Her" podcast on Spotify

Thank you Anna, for taking the time to connect with me.

Tattooing IS energy work.

Tattooing IS sacred.

It's time we RECLAIM that.

#ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #spiritualtattooartist #energyworker #lightworker #podcast

I had the pleasure of sitting with Anna of @letschangeourminds to discuss my journey as a spiritually driven tattoo artist and how it has assisted in my personal and spiritual growth and development.

And to be honest I'm greatly impressed with how well I was able to articulate myself at 5am! (Anna is from Deutschland!)

I will add the link to my link tree, to access the "About Her" podcast on Spotify

Thank you Anna, for taking the time to connect with me.

Tattooing IS energy work.

Tattooing IS sacred.

It's time we RECLAIM that.

#ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #spiritualtattooartist #energyworker #lightworker #podcast

🗝️ HEKATE🗝️

Liquid acrylic on Arches

✨Part 1 of an ongoing Goddess Series ✨

Life is full of crossroads... those moments where we're called to choose between the familiar and the unknown. Enter Hekate, the goddess of the liminal spaces, the guide of transitions, and the keeper of the keys to our inner wisdom.

She doesn’t just help us choose a path... she empowers us to trust our intuition and stand boldly in our divine femininity while we weigh our decisions.

Hekate’s energy is especially potent during the new moon (or dark moon). As the moon disappears into shadow, she invites us to do the same... to turn inwards, embrace the unknown, and plant the seeds for new beginnings.

She whispers: You are not lost; you are being initiated.

By working with Hekate, we can:
🔑 Release what no longer serves us (she’s the queen 👑 of cutting cords).
🔑 Unlock hidden truths and wisdom within ourselves.
🔑 Step into our power as co-creators of our own destiny.

So, the next time you find yourself at a crossroads, ask:
🌑 What am I ready to release?
🌑 What does my inner knowing say?
🌑 How can I honor both my shadow and my light on this journey?

Hekate holds the torch to light your way—but it’s your light that will shine brightest. Trust her guidance and trust yourself. You’ve got this.

Do you have a favorite way to connect with Hekate during the new moon? Share below—I’d love to hear your rituals and experiences. 💫

#ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #goddesstattoo #arizonatattooartist #flagstafftattoo #cottonwoodtattoo #prescotttattoo #jerometattoo

🗝️ HEKATE🗝️

Liquid acrylic on Arches

✨Part 1 of an ongoing Goddess Series ✨

Life is full of crossroads... those moments where we're called to choose between the familiar and the unknown. Enter Hekate, the goddess of the liminal spaces, the guide of transitions, and the keeper of the keys to our inner wisdom.

She doesn’t just help us choose a path... she empowers us to trust our intuition and stand boldly in our divine femininity while we weigh our decisions.

Hekate’s energy is especially potent during the new moon (or dark moon). As the moon disappears into shadow, she invites us to do the same... to turn inwards, embrace the unknown, and plant the seeds for new beginnings.

She whispers: You are not lost; you are being initiated.

By working with Hekate, we can:
🔑 Release what no longer serves us (she’s the queen 👑 of cutting cords).
🔑 Unlock hidden truths and wisdom within ourselves.
🔑 Step into our power as co-creators of our own destiny.

So, the next time you find yourself at a crossroads, ask:
🌑 What am I ready to release?
🌑 What does my inner knowing say?
🌑 How can I honor both my shadow and my light on this journey?

Hekate holds the torch to light your way—but it’s your light that will shine brightest. Trust her guidance and trust yourself. You’ve got this.

Do you have a favorite way to connect with Hekate during the new moon? Share below—I’d love to hear your rituals and experiences. 💫

#ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #goddesstattoo #arizonatattooartist #flagstafftattoo #cottonwoodtattoo #prescotttattoo #jerometattoo

Bite my shiny metal ass 🤣

Where are my Futurama nerds at?

I've always wanted to tattoo Bender...

Max walked in with some friends while visiting Sedona and said he wanted to add to his totally random collection on his leg.

One of his pals was refusing to get tattooed because he recently got one, and I told him "hey why not go on a bender"...

And apparently the word bender had gotten thrown around by them a couple times recently....

And I blurted out... "Or get a Bender tattoo!" Kind of half joking... And Max was DOWN

🤣

Sometimes things just work out like that...

Tattooing isn't all serious all the time, it's about letting loose and having fun, we can't take this body with us where we're going.

#futuramatattoo #bendertattoo #cartoontattoo #traditionaltattoo #donttakelifetooseriously #wereheretolearnandtohavefun

Bite my shiny metal ass 🤣

Where are my Futurama nerds at?

I've always wanted to tattoo Bender...

Max walked in with some friends while visiting Sedona and said he wanted to add to his totally random collection on his leg.

One of his pals was refusing to get tattooed because he recently got one, and I told him "hey why not go on a bender"...

And apparently the word bender had gotten thrown around by them a couple times recently....

And I blurted out... "Or get a Bender tattoo!" Kind of half joking... And Max was DOWN

🤣

Sometimes things just work out like that...

Tattooing isn't all serious all the time, it's about letting loose and having fun, we can't take this body with us where we're going.

#futuramatattoo #bendertattoo #cartoontattoo #traditionaltattoo #donttakelifetooseriously #wereheretolearnandtohavefun

🌿 PLANT LADY 🌿

Inspired by my good pal @sharkmarzza 's epic fiddle leaf fig in his SoPo location...

I drew this design during my last guest spot up there in Portland ME back in June before I left for Arizona...

Finally gotten around to painting this lil lady 🥰

I've been working on a lot of large scale pieces lately that have taken many hours and sessions and it's really gratifying to churn out a lil guy like this in a couple hours.

Like this design? I WOULD LOVE TO TATTOO IT.

This would constitute as a "Wanna Do"!

What is a wanna do? A design I really wanna do... Duh!

I price these at reduced flat rates as an opportunity to build up my portfolio in my style...

A great way to get a unique tattoo at a lower price!

Wanna claim her? Shoot me a message and let's make magic 🪄

#arizonatattooartist #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona #plantlady #traditionaltattoo #trad #colortattoo #americantraditional #americana #ladytattoo

🌿 PLANT LADY 🌿

Inspired by my good pal @sharkmarzza 's epic fiddle leaf fig in his SoPo location...

I drew this design during my last guest spot up there in Portland ME back in June before I left for Arizona...

Finally gotten around to painting this lil lady 🥰

I've been working on a lot of large scale pieces lately that have taken many hours and sessions and it's really gratifying to churn out a lil guy like this in a couple hours.

Like this design? I WOULD LOVE TO TATTOO IT.

This would constitute as a "Wanna Do"!

What is a wanna do? A design I really wanna do... Duh!

I price these at reduced flat rates as an opportunity to build up my portfolio in my style...

A great way to get a unique tattoo at a lower price!

Wanna claim her? Shoot me a message and let's make magic 🪄

#arizonatattooartist #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona #plantlady #traditionaltattoo #trad #colortattoo #americantraditional #americana #ladytattoo

Kicking off 2025 right 🩵

Did you know Sedona has over 200 trails?

The possibilities are endless, the combinations of routes are endless...

Want a easy walk? You got it...

Want a moderate hike to get your heart rate up without too much effort? Check...

Want to scramble up to the tops of mountains... Yeah you can do that here, too...

Want creek crossings and water holes? Yep you guessed it ...

Want vortices... Mmhm...

Let alone the bushwhacking opportunities if you're brave and tactical enough.

Last year I clocked 125 miles on the trail and climbed a total of 15,000 ft of elevation. Let's see how many miles I can clock this year 🫶🏻

5 miles down...

#hikesedona

Kicking off 2025 right 🩵

Did you know Sedona has over 200 trails?

The possibilities are endless, the combinations of routes are endless...

Want a easy walk? You got it...

Want a moderate hike to get your heart rate up without too much effort? Check...

Want to scramble up to the tops of mountains... Yeah you can do that here, too...

Want creek crossings and water holes? Yep you guessed it ...

Want vortices... Mmhm...

Let alone the bushwhacking opportunities if you're brave and tactical enough.

Last year I clocked 125 miles on the trail and climbed a total of 15,000 ft of elevation. Let's see how many miles I can clock this year 🫶🏻

5 miles down...

#hikesedona

Talk about quantum leaping...

this year I've lived a million lives with each of them. I've died a thousand times.

Year of the dragon, year of closing out your karma

spinning the wheel for Dharma

I've loved and I've lost.

I've went inwards and seeds have been sown. I learned to truly put myself above anyone and anything else.

I've learned to love myself in the most ways I've ever loved myself before.

I've learned to pursue my dreams and my passions. I've learned to let go. I've learned to grow.

With finding the courage and bravery to honor myself and to hold boundaries, I've grieved a million lives to grieve

I've learned to prioritize my peace I've learned to prioritize myself

Dropping everything that I've built everything that I've created, burning it all down, moving it across the country and starting all over again was not easy.

There's been so many days where I felt alone...
so many days where I was crying and dealing with those growing pains, but they've made me so much stronger.

I've truly and wholly come into myself, come back home to myself and learned to trust and honor myself first above all else.

Not a single thing has gone the way it's been planned this year and I wouldn't have it any other way.

This is just my path. This is just my journey. It doesn't have to look a certain way. It doesn't have to follow what everyone else is doing. It doesn't have to abide to society's standards...
I'm built different.

I know now that everything that I've overcome is preparing me so that I can show others how to overcome their adversity in their lives that I can show others the way that I can lead into new Earth that I can be a positive influence for rebuilding a new world

And I may never see that world, and that's okay. I'm planting these seeds and it's part of my soul's purpose. Guiding other is is part of my soul's purpose and having these harsh experiences is showing me how to be more efficient and to do it in a better way.

I'm really excited to see where 2025 takes me.

Everything I've learned will not be taken in vain.

Talk about quantum leaping...

this year I've lived a million lives with each of them. I've died a thousand times.

Year of the dragon, year of closing out your karma

spinning the wheel for Dharma

I've loved and I've lost.

I've went inwards and seeds have been sown. I learned to truly put myself above anyone and anything else.

I've learned to love myself in the most ways I've ever loved myself before.

I've learned to pursue my dreams and my passions. I've learned to let go. I've learned to grow.

With finding the courage and bravery to honor myself and to hold boundaries, I've grieved a million lives to grieve

I've learned to prioritize my peace I've learned to prioritize myself

Dropping everything that I've built everything that I've created, burning it all down, moving it across the country and starting all over again was not easy.

There's been so many days where I felt alone...
so many days where I was crying and dealing with those growing pains, but they've made me so much stronger.

I've truly and wholly come into myself, come back home to myself and learned to trust and honor myself first above all else.

Not a single thing has gone the way it's been planned this year and I wouldn't have it any other way.

This is just my path. This is just my journey. It doesn't have to look a certain way. It doesn't have to follow what everyone else is doing. It doesn't have to abide to society's standards...
I'm built different.

I know now that everything that I've overcome is preparing me so that I can show others how to overcome their adversity in their lives that I can show others the way that I can lead into new Earth that I can be a positive influence for rebuilding a new world

And I may never see that world, and that's okay. I'm planting these seeds and it's part of my soul's purpose. Guiding other is is part of my soul's purpose and having these harsh experiences is showing me how to be more efficient and to do it in a better way.

I'm really excited to see where 2025 takes me.

Everything I've learned will not be taken in vain.

🐇 Cute lil rabbit for Mackenzie in honor of her brother 🩵

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Thanks for letting me just do my thang 🫶🏻

I'm feeling caption fatigue for tattoo portfolio posts these days... Sometimes words just don't do what they're supposed to..... This tattoo pretty much speaks for itself.

I'll keep my energy reserved for when I do a heartfelt year in review later.

The algorithm is going to do what the algorithm is going to do. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Right?

Just gotta keep it real.

#traditionaltattoo #rabbittattoo #tattoosedona #sedonatattoo #arizonatattooartist #flagstafftattoo #cottonwoodtattoo #campverdetattoo #jerometattoo

🐇 Cute lil rabbit for Mackenzie in honor of her brother 🩵

🥹

Thanks for letting me just do my thang 🫶🏻

I'm feeling caption fatigue for tattoo portfolio posts these days... Sometimes words just don't do what they're supposed to..... This tattoo pretty much speaks for itself.

I'll keep my energy reserved for when I do a heartfelt year in review later.

The algorithm is going to do what the algorithm is going to do. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Right?

Just gotta keep it real.

#traditionaltattoo #rabbittattoo #tattoosedona #sedonatattoo #arizonatattooartist #flagstafftattoo #cottonwoodtattoo #campverdetattoo #jerometattoo

🦋 Alannah came in looking to create this motif to represent her and her 10 month old son, with each of the butterflies representing them both.

Some will say tattooing the hand before a full sleeve is wrong.. but honestly... She has enough tattoos and has her shit together so who am I to make that decision? It's a beautiful and meaningful piece.. and I love tattooing hands.

It's always such an honor.

Thank you SO MUCH for your trust. Having your work on someone's hand is not to be taken lightly.

I'm very grateful I could do this for Alannah. 🩵

#cherryblossomtattoo #butterflytattoo #finelinetattoo #illustrativetattoo #sedonatattooartist #sedonaarizona #tattoosedona #ascensiontattoo #handtattoo #ladytattooers

🦋 Alannah came in looking to create this motif to represent her and her 10 month old son, with each of the butterflies representing them both.

Some will say tattooing the hand before a full sleeve is wrong.. but honestly... She has enough tattoos and has her shit together so who am I to make that decision? It's a beautiful and meaningful piece.. and I love tattooing hands.

It's always such an honor.

Thank you SO MUCH for your trust. Having your work on someone's hand is not to be taken lightly.

I'm very grateful I could do this for Alannah. 🩵

#cherryblossomtattoo #butterflytattoo #finelinetattoo #illustrativetattoo #sedonatattooartist #sedonaarizona #tattoosedona #ascensiontattoo #handtattoo #ladytattooers

Portal vase for Dom, based off of his own drawing

Thanks for trusting me to put my spin on this one for you!

I absolutely love doing stuff like this in this style!

Did you feel the timeline shift?

#multidimensional #multidimensionaltattoos #blackworktattoo #traditionaltattoo #vasetattoo #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona

Portal vase for Dom, based off of his own drawing

Thanks for trusting me to put my spin on this one for you!

I absolutely love doing stuff like this in this style!

Did you feel the timeline shift?

#multidimensional #multidimensionaltattoos #blackworktattoo #traditionaltattoo #vasetattoo #sedonatattooartist #tattoosedona

Caught myself painting in tight circles and literally CACKLED

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IYKYK

#tattooreels #tattooerproblems #painting #tatlife

Caught myself painting in tight circles and literally CACKLED

😆🤣

IYKYK

#tattooreels #tattooerproblems #painting #tatlife

It doesn't feel like Christmas and that's A Okay with me...

I've been processing so much.

I can barely even wrap my head around it.

This year has been one incredible journey after the other... Like my ascension path has hit the ground running and I can't slow down.

A year ago, if you told me I'd be spending Christmas all alone in Sedona, I'd say YOU'RE FUNNY!

The holidays have always been so bittersweet... It's tough being an artist this time of year while the rest of the world scrambles to fill the pockets of billionaires. I'm yearning to build an empire and a community that makes that a thing of the past...

I've been learning every year, s l o w l y ... to embrace the slowdown, to LEAN INTO the season, and practice the sacred art of surrender.

I went on a 10k hike today... I had invites from some new friends to not have to be alone, but I chose to be alone today.

My soul wanted the solitude to process everything that I've been integrating.

My soul work has ramped up over the last couple of months after I went through another tower moment with having to scramble to change work locations right before travelling (a pattern I'm hoping ends there ... Because I had the same issue last time I went to Paradise .... There's Something about Paradise guys... )

The awakening never quits... This path is arduous but tremendously rewarding...

So hey.. here I am... In deep reflection and contemplation where I'm going from here...

I felt some toxic and stagnant energy shed from my vessel on that trail today...

I talked out loud to God along the way...

Saw signs in rapid succession after asking for clarity and Spirit did NOT disappoint.

I feel like I'm finally grasping what it means to truly surrender.

I'm so grateful for this life.

Merry Christ Consciousness to all and to all a good night

❤️‍🔥

#christmasreflection #spiritualjourney #spiritualpath #sedonaarizona #lightworker

It doesn't feel like Christmas and that's A Okay with me...

I've been processing so much.

I can barely even wrap my head around it.

This year has been one incredible journey after the other... Like my ascension path has hit the ground running and I can't slow down.

A year ago, if you told me I'd be spending Christmas all alone in Sedona, I'd say YOU'RE FUNNY!

The holidays have always been so bittersweet... It's tough being an artist this time of year while the rest of the world scrambles to fill the pockets of billionaires. I'm yearning to build an empire and a community that makes that a thing of the past...

I've been learning every year, s l o w l y ... to embrace the slowdown, to LEAN INTO the season, and practice the sacred art of surrender.

I went on a 10k hike today... I had invites from some new friends to not have to be alone, but I chose to be alone today.

My soul wanted the solitude to process everything that I've been integrating.

My soul work has ramped up over the last couple of months after I went through another tower moment with having to scramble to change work locations right before travelling (a pattern I'm hoping ends there ... Because I had the same issue last time I went to Paradise .... There's Something about Paradise guys... )

The awakening never quits... This path is arduous but tremendously rewarding...

So hey.. here I am... In deep reflection and contemplation where I'm going from here...

I felt some toxic and stagnant energy shed from my vessel on that trail today...

I talked out loud to God along the way...

Saw signs in rapid succession after asking for clarity and Spirit did NOT disappoint.

I feel like I'm finally grasping what it means to truly surrender.

I'm so grateful for this life.

Merry Christ Consciousness to all and to all a good night

❤️‍🔥

#christmasreflection #spiritualjourney #spiritualpath #sedonaarizona #lightworker

Quick lil collective reading for 12/24/24

6 energy, the original mother, the omega... creation...

This isn't something I typically do but I felt a strong pull.

This may not be for everyone, but it may be for anyone.

You are a multidimensional raw being of light.. being focused on the past snuffs that candle.

Let it go, to let flow.

Take what resonates and leave what does not.

I love you

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Holidays.

Let's leave the past behind in 2024, shall we?

2025 is a 9 year... A year for completion...

Step into your power

❤️‍🔥 Should I post more collective readings if I feel called to?

Quick lil collective reading for 12/24/24

6 energy, the original mother, the omega... creation...

This isn't something I typically do but I felt a strong pull.

This may not be for everyone, but it may be for anyone.

You are a multidimensional raw being of light.. being focused on the past snuffs that candle.

Let it go, to let flow.

Take what resonates and leave what does not.

I love you

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Holidays.

Let's leave the past behind in 2024, shall we?

2025 is a 9 year... A year for completion...

Step into your power

❤️‍🔥 Should I post more collective readings if I feel called to?

Destruction isn’t the end... it’s only the beginning of something greater.

Sekhmet, the fierce daughter of Ra, shows us that justice and healing go hand in hand.

Her fire isn't solely about ruin, it clears the way for transformation, burning away what’s holding you back so you can rise stronger.

She’s a reminder that your shadows aren’t your enemy, rather they’re part of your inner power... Your source for alchemy .

Light and darkness, chaos and order, they work together to shape the strongest versions of you.

What’s ready to let go in your life so you can step into your next chapter, bolder and more unstoppable than ever?

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#intentionaltattoo
#intentionaltattooartist
#reikitattoo #reikiinfusedtattoo #sedonaexperiencd #experiencesedona #whattodoinsedona #arizona #sedonatattoo #ceremonialtattoo #intuitivetattoo #spiritualtattoo

Destruction isn’t the end... it’s only the beginning of something greater.

Sekhmet, the fierce daughter of Ra, shows us that justice and healing go hand in hand.

Her fire isn't solely about ruin, it clears the way for transformation, burning away what’s holding you back so you can rise stronger.

She’s a reminder that your shadows aren’t your enemy, rather they’re part of your inner power... Your source for alchemy .

Light and darkness, chaos and order, they work together to shape the strongest versions of you.

What’s ready to let go in your life so you can step into your next chapter, bolder and more unstoppable than ever?

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#intentionaltattoo
#intentionaltattooartist
#reikitattoo #reikiinfusedtattoo #sedonaexperiencd #experiencesedona #whattodoinsedona #arizona #sedonatattoo #ceremonialtattoo #intuitivetattoo #spiritualtattoo

Some more progress on this painting. Thanks again to everyone who stopped in the live chat and said hi!

We even had dad jokes flying.

Chill hour to be had for all 🫶🏻

Some more progress on this painting. Thanks again to everyone who stopped in the live chat and said hi!

We even had dad jokes flying.

Chill hour to be had for all 🫶🏻

🌵 SEDONA X FLAGSTAFF 🌲

This was the concept for this tough mama who has spent the last 8 months in Northern Arizona with her husband and toddler in their camper!

Originally from Texas, they came out here on a road trip and loved it so much they stayed the majority of the year! I can't blame them 😉

I think it's the coolest when people decide that their life is worth living unconventionally for... Beat to their own drum.

It's how I aspire to lead mine as well.

My Aries Stellium loves freedom, spontenaity and adventure and I'm looking forward to more road trips in 2025 ✨

Ya gurl has been manifesting her van for a while... And it's right around the corner I can FEEL it. 🙌🏻

What are you calling in for 2025?

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#deserttattoo #arizonatattoo #arizonatattooartist #finelinetattoo #dotwork #blackworktattoo #ladytattooers #SedonaTattoo #flagstafftattoo

🌵 SEDONA X FLAGSTAFF 🌲

This was the concept for this tough mama who has spent the last 8 months in Northern Arizona with her husband and toddler in their camper!

Originally from Texas, they came out here on a road trip and loved it so much they stayed the majority of the year! I can't blame them 😉

I think it's the coolest when people decide that their life is worth living unconventionally for... Beat to their own drum.

It's how I aspire to lead mine as well.

My Aries Stellium loves freedom, spontenaity and adventure and I'm looking forward to more road trips in 2025 ✨

Ya gurl has been manifesting her van for a while... And it's right around the corner I can FEEL it. 🙌🏻

What are you calling in for 2025?

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#deserttattoo #arizonatattoo #arizonatattooartist #finelinetattoo #dotwork #blackworktattoo #ladytattooers #SedonaTattoo #flagstafftattoo

Hey there's a bunch of new faces around here so I figure I'd take a minute to say hello, welcome and thank you for your support of my independent business. ❤️‍🔥
(I refuse to call it a small business.. because why manifest a ceiling? Words are spells...)

My name is Nicole, and I'm based in Sedona Arizona.

I grew up in Massachusetts and have had an absolutely incredible journey full of ups and downs that I couldn't be more grateful for, even for the hard times.

Our hardest days only show us the power and potential we hold within us, they give us guidance for growth, it's simply up to us how we choose to react to the trials.

After being left behind by the status quo and the norms of our Western society, I have overcome late stage chronic Lyme disease, endometriosis and digestive disorders through diet, lifestyle and natural healing modalities, and have been in remission for 2 years.

The majority of my healing has come from no nonsense nutrition, spiritual growth, and energy work.

You'd probably call me a conspiracy theorist, but I prefer to be called ahead of the curve...

I know my role here on earth is to experience these hardships so that I can show others how it can be done, to guide and lead the way forward.

I never used to own my power this way, I, like many, have struggled with victimhood mentalities for decades of my life.

I'll be turning 38 in April, but I've never felt so young at heart, honest with myself, true to myself and wholly empowered in my entire life. My youth was wasted on dis-ease and I'm grateful I get a second chance.

Age is only a number.. it's how you feel and how you move through this life. I'm grateful to be getting older, and the ways in which I'm gifted the ability to express the wisdom I've gained so far lights me up for what else I will be able to learn and grow from as I continue to mature.

I firmly believe that tattooing is a journey back home to ourselves. I'm never afraid to share my story, and tattooing was the lantern that lit my way. I'm so grateful that I'm able to gift others with their ability to feel powerful and at home in their bodies, no matter what that journey looks like to them.

In light 🕯️
Xx Nicole

Hey there's a bunch of new faces around here so I figure I'd take a minute to say hello, welcome and thank you for your support of my independent business. ❤️‍🔥
(I refuse to call it a small business.. because why manifest a ceiling? Words are spells...)

My name is Nicole, and I'm based in Sedona Arizona.

I grew up in Massachusetts and have had an absolutely incredible journey full of ups and downs that I couldn't be more grateful for, even for the hard times.

Our hardest days only show us the power and potential we hold within us, they give us guidance for growth, it's simply up to us how we choose to react to the trials.

After being left behind by the status quo and the norms of our Western society, I have overcome late stage chronic Lyme disease, endometriosis and digestive disorders through diet, lifestyle and natural healing modalities, and have been in remission for 2 years.

The majority of my healing has come from no nonsense nutrition, spiritual growth, and energy work.

You'd probably call me a conspiracy theorist, but I prefer to be called ahead of the curve...

I know my role here on earth is to experience these hardships so that I can show others how it can be done, to guide and lead the way forward.

I never used to own my power this way, I, like many, have struggled with victimhood mentalities for decades of my life.

I'll be turning 38 in April, but I've never felt so young at heart, honest with myself, true to myself and wholly empowered in my entire life. My youth was wasted on dis-ease and I'm grateful I get a second chance.

Age is only a number.. it's how you feel and how you move through this life. I'm grateful to be getting older, and the ways in which I'm gifted the ability to express the wisdom I've gained so far lights me up for what else I will be able to learn and grow from as I continue to mature.

I firmly believe that tattooing is a journey back home to ourselves. I'm never afraid to share my story, and tattooing was the lantern that lit my way. I'm so grateful that I'm able to gift others with their ability to feel powerful and at home in their bodies, no matter what that journey looks like to them.

In light 🕯️
Xx Nicole

❤️‍🔥LIVE YOUR HE(ART) AND NEVER FOLLOW❤️‍🔥

Do art for a living. They said, it will be fun. They said..

I MEAN it is but I have literally been SO STRESSED NOT TO DESTROY THIS $heet of Arches 🫣😅🤣

Art is not for the weak..

It will test you

It will push you

It will humble you

It will break you

But you gotta put so much of your heart into it to keep it going.

You gotta be a special type of insane to want to do this sort of thing full time.

Even crazier to permanently mark people for a living.

It's a huge responsibility.

It is sacred.

Revere it as such. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🫶🏻

#arizonatattooartist #sedonatattooartist #arizona #hecate #hekate #goddess #artlife

❤️‍🔥LIVE YOUR HE(ART) AND NEVER FOLLOW❤️‍🔥

Do art for a living. They said, it will be fun. They said..

I MEAN it is but I have literally been SO STRESSED NOT TO DESTROY THIS $heet of Arches 🫣😅🤣

Art is not for the weak..

It will test you

It will push you

It will humble you

It will break you

But you gotta put so much of your heart into it to keep it going.

You gotta be a special type of insane to want to do this sort of thing full time.

Even crazier to permanently mark people for a living.

It's a huge responsibility.

It is sacred.

Revere it as such. ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🫶🏻

#arizonatattooartist #sedonatattooartist #arizona #hecate #hekate #goddess #artlife

Strength. Power. Protection. This piece honors Sekhmet, the fierce Egyptian goddess of war and healing. Also known as the Eye of Ra, she embodies divine balance, fire and calm, destruction and renewal.

This tattoo session was fused with her energy, intention and Reiki to channel her protective and empowering essence into the skin. A true reminder of the courage we all carry within when facing life’s battles.

Grateful to witness this moment of alignment and to hold space for such sacred intentions. 🌞🦁✨

Thank you Nadine, for letting me hold space for you in this powerful way 🙏🏻

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##ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #sedonatattooartist #arizonatattooartist #femaletattooartist #intentionaltattoo #spiritualjourney #reikitattoo

Strength. Power. Protection. This piece honors Sekhmet, the fierce Egyptian goddess of war and healing. Also known as the Eye of Ra, she embodies divine balance, fire and calm, destruction and renewal.

This tattoo session was fused with her energy, intention and Reiki to channel her protective and empowering essence into the skin. A true reminder of the courage we all carry within when facing life’s battles.

Grateful to witness this moment of alignment and to hold space for such sacred intentions. 🌞🦁✨

Thank you Nadine, for letting me hold space for you in this powerful way 🙏🏻

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##ladytattooers #sedonatattoo #sedonatattooartist #arizonatattooartist #femaletattooartist #intentionaltattoo #spiritualjourney #reikitattoo

🦋🐻✨Bears symbolize resilience and grounding while butterflies represent transformation and freedom.

Together, they remind us of the power of growth and change.

With Reiki-infused tattoos, your ink becomes a talisman with the sacred act of intention and healing.

Ready to create something powerful to live in your skin? Let's bring your vision to life. Contact me to schedule a consultation today ✨🐻🦋

#ReikiTattoos #Sacredink
#Symbolismlnlnk #TattooWithlntention #SedonaTattoo #intentionaltattoo #intuitivetattoo #spiritualtattooartist #sedonaarizona #arizonatattoo

🦋🐻✨Bears symbolize resilience and grounding while butterflies represent transformation and freedom.

Together, they remind us of the power of growth and change.

With Reiki-infused tattoos, your ink becomes a talisman with the sacred act of intention and healing.

Ready to create something powerful to live in your skin? Let's bring your vision to life. Contact me to schedule a consultation today ✨🐻🦋

#ReikiTattoos #Sacredink
#Symbolismlnlnk #TattooWithlntention #SedonaTattoo #intentionaltattoo #intuitivetattoo #spiritualtattooartist #sedonaarizona #arizonatattoo

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