Toothpick Artists

Toothpick artists are the core of our creative home - resident fine artists and tattooers who bring their vision to life in our private studios, shaping the soul of our space day by day.

bella Chewning

I tattoo in black and grey, mostly working in naturalism and surrealism, sometimes mixing the two until things get a little weird in a way I like. My favorite pieces are the ones that feel personal and a little offbeat, something you can’t quite explain, but it sticks with you.

I spend a lot of time drawing and thinking before I tattoo. The process matters to me just as much as the outcome. I want every tattoo to feel like it already belongs to the person wearing it. I’m not into rushing or churning out flash for the sake of content. I care about making things that last, visually, emotionally, all of it.

I care about nuance, atmosphere, and the inner worlds people carry around. That probably shows up in my art more than anything else.

My favorite part of tattooing is collaborating with people who are open and curious. You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll get there together.

Brianne Heath

I grew up in a culture and time where it wasn’t appropriate for women to have tattoos, let alone be a tattoo artist. So naturally, all I wanted was to be tattooed. When I moved to the States, everything changed. Each tattoo I got made me feel more like myself, I was stitching patches back onto myself.

I wasn’t always able to express myself growing up, so now I want to help you express yourself unapologetically. I want to help guide you through the process of putting your stories on your body, no matter what anyone else says.

I love creating thought-provoking tattoos that embody what you’ve been through art that feels like a walking protest sign: raw and honest. I gravitate toward bold lines, heavy blackwork, pops of color, and dot work.

When I’m not tattooing, you’ll usually find me outside with my dogs, reading, hiking or exercising some type of creative muscle. I hope my tattoos make you feel excited like you can make a difference just by showing up as yourself.