Living Ritual Body Arts

Sep 2022

I met Erika in 2016 at a henna event and she talked about wanting to start tattooing. I told her right then that I would come and get one from her! I'm in Canada so it took me a while, but in the meantime it's been wonderful to watch her on IG. I finally made the trip down to Portland and after giving Erika a vague description of where and what I wanted, she created an absolutely perfect piece for me. I loved the process of the consultation, quick sketches of placement on my arm and talking through what elements I liked. The tattoo process was painful of course but Erika creates a welcoming space and lets you work through it in your own way. I'm honoured to be going home...read full review

Sep 2022

I met Erika in 2016 at a henna event and she talked about wanting to start tattooing. I told her right then that I would come and get one from her! I'm in Canada so it took me a while, but in the meantime it's been wonderful to watch her on IG. I finally made the trip down to Portland and after giving Erika a vague description of where and what I wanted, she created an absolutely perfect piece for me. I loved the process of the consultation, quick sketches of placement on my arm and talking through what elements I liked. The tattoo process was painful of course but Erika creates a welcoming space and lets you work through it in your own way. I'm honoured to be going home...read full review