My name is Ashton, and I enjoy creating tattoos with influence from traditional, Japanese, and blackwork/stipple styles- but with my own personal flare. I do most of my work directly in my sketchbook with micron pen and colored pencil for color, sometimes updating or editing bits digitally. All designs I only tattoo once, but will do some designs in a color version and a black and grey version- never the same tattoo twice for you to have your own personal piece! If a flash piece you like has already been tattooed, just ask and I can always draw up something for you with a similar vibe. 
As a birder and marine biology lover, my favorite things to tattoo are birds, fish, and other things inspired by nature and negative space. I like to sit and draw whatever comes to mind in the moment!


To book, or for questions, the best way to reach me is by instagram DM @arctic.ashtern. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail over to arcticashtern@gmail.com.
 I strive to create a warm and comfy safe space for other queer/trans folks, and for all, to be tattooed! Would love to tattoo any of my flash, or work with you to do a custom piece! I look forward to working with you in the future.