Earlier this month I had the opportunity to rework/cover up my clients older tattoo. Often times I shy away from reworks and coverups because handpoke can look so much lighter (daintier) than the original tattoo making it a real challenge to camouflage. Amy sent me a photo of her older tattoo (shown on slide three) and wanted it hidden within a flower, whatever flower would work the best. She mentioned loving peonies and I mentioned that an anemone would be a great option because they already have such dark centers. My client was open to artistic expression and this made my job a lot easier with finding a way to work with her current piece. We might need to add in a little bit more dimension and black into this and touch up the white after it is healed but I am so excited with how this turned out. Often times I work on larger designs that are heavily detailed and this was so much fun to focus on only a flower. I would love to create some really gorgeous and flowy floral designs in the new year if that is something you would be interested in, please reach out 🙏 Swipe to see how we were able to camouflage her previous 18 year old tattoo. What do you think of how we chose to incorporate it? As always this was done all by hand with no machine used. Done in one full day session at @princejohnnystudio in Seattle, WA
Just jumping in here to show face and give a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your support this year. This time last year I was in Houston working at my private studio. It was peaceful and I truly loved it there. But this year is different. This is the year that I pushed myself. This photo is taken in MY STUDIO here is Seattle, WA. Moving across the country with my love and opening a studio has been a dream come true. We have 3 resident artists at Prince Johnny and active guests scheduled every month since we have been open. We have thrown events, gone to conventions, and just, ahhhh. It is surreal. So I say thank you. Thank you for believing in me. Continuing to support me, and trusting in me to tattoo you! I have been working on a lot of really incredible tattoos lately and meeting so many wonderful individuals. Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store 🤭
✨ AVAILABLE ✨ Ideal for a back, thigh or lower leg. I would love to bring this to life. Depending on the size I will need 2-3 full day sessions. This is a little bit of a different style than I normally do which I thought would be so much fun. DM me if you would like to claim this design for January, February, or March 🤍
Every once in a while I get the opportunity to do some custom color tattoos. And I want to do more! I have a couple of remaining dates available in January and February and I would love to bring to life some color florals in a more realistic style with heavy blackwork. For the first couple of bookings in this style I will happily offer it as a discounted rate. DM me to inquire! If you would like to see this healed before we added the color make sure to swipe! So so proud of this piece and the other we got to create together. A huge thank you to Bethany for the time and trust. Done at my studio in Seattle @princejohnnystudio If you want to support me please make sure to be following the studio as well 🤍
STERNUM TATTOOS you have my heart. Is there any other tattoo more intrinsically feminine than a sternum tattoo? They just transform the body and flow so beautifully. This was a really fun tattoo to bring to life for @shoshanaglickman.photography Shoshana had two tattoos that they loved but wanted to feel more cohesive and tied together. I did touch up areas of the older tattoos and in order to have everything feel like one cohesive piece I added in elements of their older designs into the new piece. *swipe to the last photo to see the before! I would love to do more sternum tattoos like this in the new year. I have a couple last minute openings for December and am currently booking for February & March. This was a full day tattoo session spent together 🤍
Handpoked stained glass water lilies 🪷 I don’t get the opportunity to do a lot of color designs and this was my first ever stained glass tattoo. I’ve gotta say that I am OBSESSED with the way this turned out. Thank you Leila for your trust and patience with this. We split this design into two half day sessions as I knew that the color and detail would be best done in two parts and it would take longer than six hours. This allowed us to lay the ground work and do the outline and base grey shading in the first appointment then we added in more black and the color in the second appointment. I would love to bring more stained glass designs to life! I am currently booking for February and March. If you would like to snag a spot in the new year with me just send a DM with your ideas 🌱 . . . . . Done at @princejohnnystudio in Seattle . . . . #handpoke #handpoketattoos
Meet Victoria! ✨ @victorialomonaco is the founder and a resident artist of Prince Johnny. Her books are now open for Winter 2025! •The best way to book is by reaching out directly or through the booking form on her website. Victoria is a machine free, handpoke tattoo artist with five years of experience. Her work centers around ornamental and botanical designs with her current interests including mystical imagery, animals/birds/reptiles/bugs, large-scale floral work including bird of paradise and textured blooms. Victoria has been obsessed with blending large scale black work with dainty floral and ornamental elements as well. If you have ever been curious about handpoke, reach out to @victorialomonaco and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Tattooing another tattoo artist is always something special. Thank you @my.kenna.fields for trusting me with your ear and for being a guest at @princejohnnystudio 🤍 Those moments never get old for me. A few things I love about tattooing ears: • Handpoke is especially well suited for ears. The skin is thinner and more delicate, and handpoke causes less trauma, which means easier and faster healing • Every ear tattoo I make is designed around anatomy. I work with the natural curves of the ear and intentionally design around existing and future jewelry • Ears were the very first thing I began tattooing professionally in the studio, and they remain one of my favorite placements • Most ear appointments take about 1 to 1.5 hours from start to finish • The strangest part of ear tattoos is that you can hear them happening! Especially with handpoke you hear a popping sound of the needle which can be a little disorienting. My February and March books are now open. While I do not typically offer small standalone appointments for ear tattoos like this, I will be hosting a flash day in February with ear tattoos available, and I will also be offering ear tattoos at a couple of upcoming events very soon. If you are looking to book for 2026 please send an email or DM with your ideas. Cannot wait to connect ✨
Introducing Prince Johnny, an appointment only tattoo studio born from the desire to reimagine what a tattoo space can feel like. Located in the heart of Ballard in Seattle, WA., Prince Johnny is a home for self-expression and creation. A studio that breaks away from industry norms to offer something more intimate, emotionally grounded, and inspiring. This is a space where art and atmosphere meet. Where every detail has been considered to create a deeply personal and elevated experience for both guests and artists. I want Prince Johnny to feel like a home where you feel safe and comfortable, yet inspired and supported. We open our doors this August, welcoming both resident artists and guest artists alike. If you would like to join the team or visit Seattle please reach out to me via DM ✨ This is the beginning of something so close to my heart and truly a dream come true. Over the next few weeks, this page will begin to bloom. Guest artist announcements, our studio website, and future plans for pop-ups and community events are all on the horizon. Thank you to every single one of you reading this. None of this would be possible without your support, and I’m endlessly grateful to share this new chapter with you. With love, Prince Johnny and founder @victorialomonaco