Who even am i

I’m Ailene!

I've been an artist for as long as I can remember — it runs deep in my family, generation after generation. My sister and I grew up inside Fate Tattoo, a shop opened in 1997 by an incredible artist named Greg. In 2001, my family took over, and for nearly two decades, we left memories stained in every corner. My dad started teaching me to tattoo before I turned 10, letting me practice on grapefruit, fake skin, and — bless him — his own skin (talk about commitment!). By high school, I was tattooing friends at Fate, learning not just the art, but the heart behind it. I was born into this world, and every piece I create carries that legacy. I can't wait to share with you the thing that makes me jump out of bed in the morning — and maybe even spark that same love for tattooing in you, too.

In my free time I love to play videogames with my husband, cook, and paint. We have a sweet little dog named Hazel. You might catch us at hot pot when we’re not being big nerds.