handpoked with love and care

why loveandcaretattoo?

handpoke = better healing

machine tattoos cause more trauma to the skin due to their speed and intensity. handpoke tattoos may take longer to receive but ultimately heal faster and with less itchiness and discomfort

support a queer artist

cupid valentine (she/fae) is a trans person born and raised in olympia, wa and the artist behind loveandcaretattoo. she graduated from pacific lutheran university with two degrees fae earned simultaneously (a BFA in studio arts with an emphasis in graphic design and a BA in Chinese studies) and later went on to study handpoke tattooing under theneedlewitch. cupid has been doing handpoke tattooing since 2021 and opened her own studio, loveandcaretattoo, in 2023.

gentle and kind private studio environment

located in downtown olympia, loveandcaretattoo is a private appointment-only studio intentionally designed to not resemble traditionally masculine tattoo spaces. the walls are a gentle pink and green and snacks/beverages are available to keep you feeling comfortable during your appointment.

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