Dark Nouveau Tattoo collective
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Keisha Nicole
Artist & Founder of Dark Nouveau Tattoo
A conjurer of peculiar beauty and the wonderfully strange, Keisha specializes in Illustrative Surrealism, merging otherworldly visions into living works of art.
Drawn to the natural curves and contours of the human form, Keisha specializes in tattoos that flow with the anatomy, weaving ornamental details, jewelry-inspired embellishments, and decorative elements into wearable works of art.
Inspired by the strange, the shadowed, and the fantastical, her creations wander through realms of Gothic folklore, enchanted flora and fauna, dark fantasy, macabre curiosities, and ornate adornment.A multidisciplinary enchantress, Keisha's artistry extends far beyond the skin. She is also a fusion bellydance performer, instructor, and costume creator. Outside of tattooing, you will find her creating visual arts through dance and ornate regalia.
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Tao Sky
Artist and Co Founder of Dark Nouveau Tattoo.
Specializing in Psychedelic Surrealism, Black & Grey Realism, and Geometric tattooing, Tao transforms skin into a canvas for the strange, the sacred, and the surreal.A multidisciplinary artist and craftsman, Tao has spent a lifetime exploring the art of creation — from woodworking and sculpting to painting and other hands-on curiosities. Having discovered his artistic calling as a teenager, he has been tattooing professionally since 2006, honing his craft through years of experimentation, imagination, and devotion to the art.
Drawn to the beauty of the natural world, Tao finds inspiration in family, animals, plants, music, and the peculiar magic woven into everyday life.
Simple in nature, eccentric by design, and a little otherworldly in spirit, Tao walks the line between artist and alchemist — turning visions, symbols, and strange imaginings into lasting works of art
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Sienna Bales
Sienna is a resident artist here at Dark Nouveau Tattoo.
Sienna enjoys subject matters like dark academia , fantasy, gaming, and all things magical and whimsical. Sienna is a multi media artists who enjoys other art realms outside of tattooing.
Please contact artist direct for appoinments.
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Kristin Brittner
Kristin Brittner is a resident artist here at Dark Nouveau Tattoo.
Kristin has been cultivating her artistic abilities her entire life and received her tattoo license in 2023.She is interested in all things magical -especially dragons ! Kristin is versatile with subject matter and style.
Kristin is our walk in artist ! Please Contact directly to book with artist.
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Michele Estes
Michele is resident artist here at Dark Nouveau Tattoo .
Michele is a one of kind multidisciplinary artist here in the Pacific Northwest. A lover for the dark arts , and well known for her niche in smutty tattoos . Michelle is rounded in any subject matter , ornamental and NeoTraditional-illustrative.
Michele is a Body Piercer here in Bend Oregon. She owns and Operates Forked Tongue , coming next door to us Sept 1 2026!
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Mac Nelson
Raised in fine arts, rooted in charcoal realism, Mac began tattooing as a way of exploring her more unique and playful side.Her work blends American and Japanese traditional with a funky, modern twist-honoring the history while widening the possibilities.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she’s known for being open, chatty and creating a comfortable space where clients often leave as friends. -
Gurt Smash
Gurt is our traditional walk in artist!
Gurt is the Drummer for Gaspack a local metal band here in Bend Oregon
Gurt loves painting ,watching old horror movies, and playing music!
If you are interested in getting clean, solid, big and bold traddie baddie tats- Hit him up!
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Delaney Vecqueray
Delany loves helping folks find confidence through tooth gems and teeth whitening services! Whether its a sparkling new crystal gem , 18k gold gems or a brighter , whiter smile - Delaney would love to help.
Delany has been working in the tattoo industry since 2019 and trained under The Portland Tooth Fairy in 2024.Outside of offering services- Delaney loves helping around the studio and spending time with her cute cat !

