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About The Artist
Beginnings
I began my career in high school studying art application with a focus on illustration and oil painting that progressed into college growing my artistic abilities in different art concepts and styles. During college, I found Tattoos as an art form and way to apply my artistic expression, from there I began exploring the art of Tattoo as an apprentice.
Apprenticeship
My tattoo career began in 2015 with a traditional apprenticeship under Chris Brusby, owner of River City Tattoo, a household name in realism tattooing and one of Sacramento’s most respected artists. Going through a true apprenticeship wasn’t just about learning to tattoo; it was about earning my place in the craft the right way. I was pushed to master every detail, from building and tuning coil machines by hand to tattooing with precision, efficiency, and respect for the art form.
This old-school foundation shaped everything about how I work today. A traditional apprenticeship demands patience, discipline, and an obsession with detail—qualities that built me into the artist I am now. It also instilled in me the importance of client care, professionalism, and honoring the culture of tattooing.
By 2017, I had expanded my skill set beyond tattooing to become the head piercer at one of Sacramento’s busiest shops in a high volume tourist location, balancing two specialties while building a reputation for quality and trust.
Now, rooted in years of experience and forged by Sacramento’s thriving tattoo community, I create realism tattoos, custom body art, and designs that clients wear with pride for life.
Tattoo's By McKenna
After 10 years, I have advanced my skills in multiple art styles. I don't limit myself to one fixed style. I use nature to inspire cover-up work, and to help my clients find new beginnings with flowers and plant life. I love to work in color, focusing on finer lined detail and elements in nature. I have recently been expanding my scope to more Traditional type work with bolder lines and powerful statement pieces. I love my career and want to do work that makes people love their bodies and express themselves.
