About Kata & Acoustic Ink
Where it all Began
Through my entire life I loved creating art. My parents and grandparents proudly hung my terrible art on their fridges. They "loved" all the creative gifts I would come home with for them. When art is in your blood, it doesn't leave.
I’d always dreamed of becoming a tattoo artist, but finding my way into it took time. Painting was my preferred way to make art, and the traditional route through an apprenticeship in a busy tattoo shop never quite fit the places I lived or the life I wanted. The interest was always there; I just hadn’t found my starting point.
I was in the middle of my decade-long career as a natural builder when I learned that a rad colleague had gotten into handpoking. Curious, I booked a tattoo with her. I’ll never forget that experience or the knowledge she shared. It opened a door I hadn’t known how to find.
After years of learning and being mentored by some amazing artists, I took the leap into full-time tattooing and opened my own studio. I began with handpoke tattoos and gradually introduced machine work, which is now the sole focus of my tattooing. The way I work continues to evolve, and that keeps me learning, exploring, and excited about what comes next.
Making a Home in Revelstoke
I chose Revelstoke for its small-town life and big adventure. It’s a place where I can spend time in the mountains and build a life around the things that matter to me. When a great opportunity presented itself to open my own home-based studio, I was able to bring tattooing into that picture as well. Acoustic Ink opened in December 2019, just before good old COVID came along.
Acoustic Ink is my baby. I started living this dream just before I turned 40, and I’m having a blast. Starting a new career later in life has been rejuvenating. It brings new energy into my life, keeps me learning and creating, and reminds me that there’s no deadline for finding your path. It’s something I want to keep doing for many years to come.
If you have a dream, hold onto it. You don’t have to rush, it’s never too late.
A Thoughtful Studio
Being thoughtful about my studio means thinking about how you feel while you’re here, as well as the supplies I stock my studio with.
I’ve designed my space to be cozy, calm, and relaxing: a private atmosphere where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’ve spent plenty of time getting tattooed, I want you to feel welcome and enjoy your appointment.
I’ve been pleased to find suppliers carrying compostable and biodegradable tattoo supplies, giving me sustainable options to stock my studio with.
Finding Green Circle’s waste-to-energy program has also given me a way to manage their disposal more conscientiously.
Together, these choices help me reduce my studio’s environmental impact while keeping hygiene and your comfort at the forefront.
