Ryan Ashley

It was so hard choosing what photo and angle to post of this original @valeria.myrusso Scottish thistle piece. It’s crazy how much lighting really does change the look of a tattoo! Swipe through to see a front view and a zoom out. My awesome client was such a ROCK, she sat for two days while we put all of this intricate work in and she didn’t even budge once! I tried something different with this one, and rendered on Moonstone as the center gem instead of the classic diamond I normally do. It’s exciting to feel like you progress a little bit even in small amounts and I’m really happy with this result. Somebody told me once that moon stones are really powerful stone for women to have them carry with them, and they are supposed to be given as a gift. I thought this little bit of information was fun and cool and I hope this moonstone gives you power, Danielle!

Reposting the CENSORED photos of this burlesque booty on the loveliest @sasha_s_w ❤️ this is one of my favorite tattoos I’ve done, and unfortunately got removed because ‘god forbid’ there was a BUTT CRACK showing 🙃 Of all of the crazy stuff here on instagram- all of the negativity, the sexuality, the borderline porn- it’s truly a shame that ART like this is removed for its “explicit content” though it holds no sexual connotation. There is a huge difference between NUDITY and SEXUALITY- and though I personally am fine with BOTH, I get that some people aren’t. But please, if you are sensitive or offended- please ask yourself, is it something worth reporting, or is this the work of an artist who is approaching and celebrating the human body in a respectful and tasteful way? I’m really tired of censorship, guys 🙃 Anyway, super loved this tattoo and really adore @sasha_s_w ❤️ and PLEASE- if you STILL have a problem with this now censored content, please unfollow 🙏🏻

Wow. This was my dream tattoo! It is half healed and half fresh, we spent five days total and between 40 and 50 hours, I believe closer to 50. On this one, my client being a tattooer was completely on board for taking our time, slowing down, and doing this in layers and layers piece by piece to make sure it was put in correctly and will last as long as possible. It’s amazing what can happen with time and patience! And most of all, I love when a tattoo seems to just absolutely fit it’s person through and through like it grew there and was supposed to be there all along. I’m to happy to have paired my ADORABLE client @e.s.e.tattoos with her forever jewels. Thank you so much Emily, for your trust and your confidence and your bravery and your kindness and just everything, you are a delight. ❤️🙏🏻

COLLABORATION AVAILABLE!! I’m so excited to announce I’ll be doing a super special collab with @deanna_art here at Elysium April 1-3. We’re looking to do three days in a row for this piece. We’re wanting to either do a full chest or a full leg panel. We’ll need complete creative freedom for the design but we’re wanting to do some sort of baroque lady face with jewels and beads. If you’re interested in this piece please EMAIL: appointments@ryanashley.com with the subject DEANNA RYAN COLLAB. Please include: -First and last name -Contact phone number -Instagram handle -Where you will be traveling from -Photo of your body where you’re wanting the tattoo (leg or chest). Please have someone else take the photo, straight on and in good light. -Photos of any other tattoos you have in the area Collaboration rate will apply, and a non-refundable deposit will be required to secure the appointment. Can’t wait to hear from you all!!!

Here is some progress on Megan’s throat! @kostik_dry grabbed this footage and made this rad little vid after two days of tiny details. My tattoos are much more glam than I am in real life 😂 ugh and I really wanted to get the rope done with the hanging pearls but alas, until next time! Stay tuned for final product ❤️🙏🏻

It’s March madness at Elysium! SO MANY GUEST ARTISTS from all over the WORLD! We are honored to welcome @davepaulo_tattooartist @hugofeist @teneile_napoli @poch_arts @acostattoo @gabrielfuerzasink @duffyfortner @lyndsink @samibattle @dimitris_panagopoulos_ntc 😍 WOW! Visit elysium-studios.com to grab an appointment!

@kostik_dry took this cool video here at @elysium_studios while I got some progress in on Megan’s sleeve! This started off about 4 years ago as a wristlet, then has been evolving since. Thanks guys ❤️🙏🏻

It’s rare I get an actual “real life” photo of myself, I truly love this one. A beautiful candid moment on the tiny private plane to Los Roques captured with pure authenticity. Thank you @yomicoart ❤️ I love it, I loved Venezuela, and I love you! thank you for this day and this photo 🙏🏻

Ryan didn’t hold back when we asked her how she felt about this. AI tattoo machines are just doing simple designs now, but we talked on the episode about how it’s only a matter of time before they’re able to execute complicated designs perfectly. We talked about from the artist’s and the client’s perspective how the human connection aspect is what makes tattooing special. ARTISTS: what are your thoughts? Are you worried about this affecting your business? CLIENTS: would you rather go to an artist or a perfect machine to get your tattoos done?
 Click the link in @eden.pod’s bio to hear the whole discussion and the whole episode.

This quote means so much coming from Ryan👏👏 Ep 16 - Ryan Ashley is live NOW wherever you listen/watch podcasts! Ryan stopped by Eden this past weekend and we were so honored to have her on the show. We talked about the importance of sharing knowledge, the results of the latest season of Ink Master, AI in tattooing, some EXCLUSIVE stories from Ryan’s apprenticeship and the night of the season 8 finale, and much, much more. Click the link in @eden.pod’s bio for the full thing and follow to see more amazing clips from this episode.

One time @theangelrose and I were at the hot springs and I pointed to the space inbetween her tattoos and said… let’s put some chain in there. So we did! Chains and tiny swords! Then she showed me these adorable little armor knight gloves by @morgaine_faye and I couldn’t resist putting them in! Thank you @theangelrose for trusting my vision and thanks @morgaine_faye for the inspo ❤️🙏🏻

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