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@blacklightbirdy

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📍@noblecoyotetattoo Oct 17-18
📍@unsignedfestchicago Oct 31
100% Handpoke | Largescale | Symmetry | Mexica 🇲🇽

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New symmetrical half sleeves in the works 🔥👀 100% HAND POKED // machine-free tattoo //
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📍@spacetimelovechicago -Book with me for Feb-March, dm's welcome
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For this i used:
9RL from @creamtattoosupply
Dynamic Ink
2 hrs total
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Im doing a FREE TATTOO GIVEAWAY (worth $500) IF THIS POST REACHES 100 LIKES // Must be following me and tag a friend in the comments to be entered!! I will pick someone randomly so share this post and tag some folks. Maybe say something nice about me and ill give you 2 entries 🫣..
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#handpoketattoo #sleevetattoo #chicagotattooartist #handpokeartist #ornamentaltattoo by @blacklightbirdy

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8 months ago

Come Celebrate Halloween at Chicago’s Newest Venue! @theprintshop833

DATE: Sat, Oct 31

ADDRESS: 833 N Albany Ave, Ste C
(Off Grand Avenue, by Stone City in Humboldt Park)

DOORS: 6:00pm
MUSIC + Party: 7:30pm - Midnight
TICKETS: $15 Sugg Donation (Link in Bio)
FOOD/BAR: @rojogusano
POSTER DESIGN + FLASH TATTOOS: @blacklightbirdy

SPONSORED BY:
@unsignedfestchicago
@featuredchicago
@chirpradio

LIVE MUSIC
@jjsmithmusic
@ben_pavlik
@no.otheryouth
@jakeracina
@theamazingflongoofficial

#chicago #halloweenparty #chicagohalloween taken in Humboldt Park, Chicago by @blacklightbirdy

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Slowly churning out the work I've been hiding in my camera roll 🫣 thank you to my amazing clients who sit through hours pain the get these pieces and for trusting in my hands! ✨️🐉

100% Handpoked
Dynamic Ink
14 RL @creamtattoosupply

⚠️NEWS FLASH⚠️

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OCT 31st
I will be doing an exclusive tattoo flash popup with @unsignedfestchicago @featuredchicago and @jjsmithmusic head to their page for more details and event poster!

#ornamentaltattoo #cybersigilism #symmetricaltattoo #handpokedtattoo #chicagohandpoke by @blacklightbirdy

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Just a lil handpoked tramp stamp for my girl Lucy 🐉✨️ thank you for the trust!

And an even bigger thank you to @dwellingtattoo @dwellingtattoo @dwellingtattoo for letting me guest with yall 🔥 I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the studio is gorgeous plain and simple 🪷 give them a follow!

100% Handpoked tat
Custom Design
Dynamic Ink
1.5 hrs
9 RL

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⚠️NEWS FLASH⚠️

I have 2 TATTOO EVENTS coming up. Next week I will be guesting with @noblecoyotetattoo @noblecoyotetattoo @noblecoyotetattoo on

OCT 17th & 18th
I will have only 3 slots available so DM or email me now!!

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OCT 31st
I will be doing an exclusive tattoo flash popup with @unsignedfestchicago @featuredchicago and @jjsmithmusic head to their page for more details and event poster!

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#handpokeartist #handpoketattoo #ornamentaltattoo #y2k #chicagohandpoke by @blacklightbirdy

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11 days ago

✨️ATTENTION TATTOO ENTHUSIASTS✨️
I have an upcoming guest spot with the lovely folks over at @dwellingtattoo the next couple days from September 27-29, 2026

⚠️⚠️I have ONE SPOT LEFT tomorrow as there has been a last minute cancelation for the 27th at 3pm, if anyone wants to take that ill throw you a sick deal ⚠️⚠️

Other than that have a nice day and I can't wait to show you what's cooking up over these next few days🔥
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#chicagohandpoke #ornamentaltattoo #calligraffiti #handpokeartist #blackletter taken in Chicago, Illinois by @blacklightbirdy

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100% Handpoked - No Machine tattoo by @blacklightbirdy

14 RL @creamtattoosupply
5.5 hours
Dynamic Ink

This was without a doubt one of the most fun and challenging pieces I've done so far. Thank you to my client for traveling all the way to Chicago to get this massive back tattoo, and for the trust in my vision! ✨️🫶

GUEST SPOT COMING UP AT @dwellingtattoo
Dates:

September 27th, 28th, 29th

📖 BOOKS OPEN - DMs's welcome or email me at canaryfineart@gmail.com

#chicagohandpoke #calligraffiti #ornamentaltattoo #chicagotattooartist #handpoketattoo by @blacklightbirdy

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100% Handpoked. No machine! Cannot believe this piece was collecting dust in my camera roll! Shout out to my producer (one of the best in Chi) @pedro.canaan for sticking this out 🔥 giv him a follow. This piece was done at my favorite place to work!! @spacetimelovechicago
@spacetimelovechicago
@spacetimelovechicago

📢 LOOKING FOR MODELS 📢

I am taking clients for those wanting symmetrical pieces, still needing someone for:

➡️ FOREARMS
➡️ PALMS
➡️ CHEST PIECE

DM me if interested, $ deposit required. Thank you to those already booked, cant wait to work with you!

📸 @karina.offline 🖤🖤

#ornamentaltattoo
#handpokeartist #chicagohandpoke #calligraffiti #handpokedtattoo by @blacklightbirdy

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Looking for Tattoo Models to book with @blacklightbirdy

Get a tattoo with live music in the background. @blacklightbirdy offers really thoughtful, one of a kind, hand-poked work. Support your local Mexican tattoo baddie. #chicago #tattoo #handpokeartist #music

ALSO, THAT CHICAGO SUNRISE??? C’MON NOW by @blacklightbirdy

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I'm positively OVERWHELMED by the flood of inquiries im recieving for this round of booking. I've had a very challenging summer and almost quit tattooing; which is literally my breath and blood. No joke. But Creator has a plan for each of us, i just needed to let go of doubt (poison) and negative self talk ❤️

I made up excuses for why I wasn't getting work and told myself maybe it's because I just don't belong. Maybe im avoiding a *real* job (i hate saying that). Maybe the universe wants me to do something else. Or maybe im actually a shit artist wasting mine and others' time with this blah blah blah...STOOOOOOPP!!!!!! .....I DO have a place in this ever-expanding industry. Especially as a handpoke artist, we all have our own special amd unique paths. No two rivers flow the same, so why should I compare myself when mother nature doesn't?!

What i needed to actually quit was the inner voice telling me to follow the herd and do what is popular or trendy. But I have always gravitated to the lesser known. Maybe its my curiosity, or stubbornness in refusing to conform. Either way, i am confident in being the only person in Chicago who offers what I offer; badass large-scale ornamental calligraphic handpoke with a Mexica flair🔥😆 be proud of yourselves darnit!!!

I have so much to progress, with many many more years of art / story telling through this medicine and profession.

P.S. if you didn't get picked this time, fret not! Ya girl will be booking again in 3 weeks. Stay tuned!

#chicagohandpoke #ornamentaltattoo #chicagotattooartist #handpoketattoo #blackworkers by @blacklightbirdy

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Thanks to @deluxetattoochicago for hosting me as a guest artist!! 🎉🔥 I was able to knock out this project over the course of my 2 days there, and i have to say im pretty darn proud of it! They are a lovely bunch of talented folk and I felt very welcome under their roof, cant wait to be back 👏
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More large scale tats to come. ALL HANDPOKED!! DMs open
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#blackwork
#ornamentaltattoo #chicagohandpoke #handpokeartist #calligraffiti taken in Deluxe Tattoo by @blacklightbirdy

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🚨HANDPOKE ARTIST🚨
Chicago! I have a few spots available for July 28th and 29th at @deluxetattoochicago

This will be my first time tattooing in Lakeview, so im grateful for the warm welcome!

DMs welcome for serious inquiries

#chicagotattooartist #chicagohandpoke #ornamentaltattoo #handpokeartist #handpoked by @blacklightbirdy

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Thank you for the trust // BOOKS OPEN //HANDPOKED TATTOO done at 📍@spacetimelovechicago @spacetimelovechicago @spacetimelovechicago

7RL from @creamtattoosupply
Dynamic Ink
1 hr total
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#handpokeartist #ornamentaltattoo #symmetry #chicagotattooartist #blackletter by @blacklightbirdy

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