Tao Sky
Pioneered Tattoo Artist with 20 plus years experience specializing in Visionary Fine art , and Black and grey realism .
Tao Sky
A creature of imagination, a maker of worlds, and an eccentric light in the ordinary world, Tao is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative language lives somewhere between the mystical, the surreal, and the beautifully strange.
Specializing in visionary, psychedelic imagery and fine art, Tao's work explores the spaces where imagination meets the subconscious. With an affinity for the unusual and an instinct for the extraordinary, he brings his visions to life through original drawings, paintings, and an extensive collection of handcrafted artwork. A traditional soul at heart, Tao favors the intimacy of hand-drawn and painted work, allowing each piece to carry its own character, spirit, and unmistakable signature.
His artistry extends well beyond the canvas. Equally gifted with woodworking, craftsmanship, and the practical magic of building and repairing, Tao finds beauty in making things with his hands. Whether creating an intricate work of art, bringing an idea into physical form, or tending to the world around him, he is a natural-born maker.
Born in Miami, Florida, Tao spent his formative years between the vibrant landscapes of South Florida and Upstate New York, carrying pieces of both worlds into the person and artist he would become.
In 2009, Tao and his wife, Keisha Nicole Nouveau, began their journey together. Their shared path eventually led them to Bend, Oregon, in 2016, where they continued building a life rooted in creativity, family, and the freedom to follow their own vision.
In 2025, the Year of the Snake, Tao and Keisha brought another shared vision into being: Dark Nouveau Tattoo Collective. Conceived as more than a tattoo studio, Dark Nouveau was created as a home for artistic expression, individuality, and community — a gathering place for kindred spirits and those who find beauty beyond the conventional.
Outside the studio, Tao finds his greatest fulfillment in the simple things: his music, his art, his family, and the home he lovingly tends. Much of his day is devoted to creating, caring for their animals, and nurturing the life he and Keisha have built together.
Eccentric, quick-witted, and effortlessly charismatic, Tao possesses a rare ability to illuminate a room. His humor invites people to loosen their edges, embrace their individuality, and feel entirely unapologetic about who they are..
@TaoSky
Tao Skys Hours
Tuesdays- Saturdays 12pm-5pm
Tao does sliding scales for hourly rate contact/consult with him !