Skin Design Tattoo Artist
Natalie Shaw

Natalie: Passionate, Skilled, and Dedicated

Natalie is a passionate tattoo artist with three years of professional experience, trained under renowned artist Robert Pho. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Natalie’s love for art began in childhood and blossomed into a career after years of dedication. Starting her tattoo apprenticeship at Skin Design Tattoo in Honolulu, Hawaii, she has been tattooing daily ever since.

With a strong foundation in oil painting, particularly portraits and naturalism, Natalie brings a fine art sensibility to her tattoos, specializing in realism—both black-and-grey and color. Her ability to seamlessly intermix styles allows her to create personalized and unique designs for her clients.

Specializations and Style

Natalie thrives on creating realism tattoos, with a growing passion for color realism as her preferred niche. She enjoys the challenge of blending styles to craft one-of-a-kind pieces. Unlike many artists, Natalie is open to working on a wide range of tattoo styles and themes, making her versatile and adaptable to client needs.

Goals for 2025

Natalie’s ambitions for the coming year include:

• Continuing to grow as an artist and refine her skills.
• Developing her niche in color realism.

Artistic Philosophy

Natalie is motivated by the growth she sees in her work and her desire to push her creative boundaries. Surrounded by inspiring artists, she strives to continually improve and provide her clients with exceptional, meaningful tattoos. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to blend fine art with tattooing make her a standout artist in the industry.