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Herna (The Machine 🦾)

@herna.the.machine

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Tattoo Artist Salt Lake City
Utahs finest @giantrobottattooslc
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The Machine — V — Wiser One
🕸️ REPENT’N’REJOICE🕸️

2 1/2 days B2B this past weekend to complete our first collaboration together on the powerful @pisschrist1990.

Jose, you pushed through like an absolute champion. We’re incredibly proud of you and grateful for the trust. 💯

Done with love at @giantrobottattooslc. It was an honor and privilege to create this half-leg sleeve together. Truly blessed by the opportunity and excited for what’s next. 🕸️

If you’re looking for a dark/color piece by us, reach out—we’d love to create with you.

Thank you to all our clients, friends, and supporters. None of this happens without you. 🖤💯

#collaborationtattoo #saltlakecity #slctattooartist #utahtattoo #eviltattoo

Thank you @tattoovision_on @empireinks @kwadron @fkirons by @herna.the.machine

The Machine Presents
🏢 Downtown Reset 🏢

Proud to finally showcase this full sleeve + panel cover-up for my amazing friend and client, KT Milano. 🏆

This project took around 16–17 sessions (if memory serves right), and every one of them was worth it. Huge thanks to KT for the patience, the trust, and for sitting like a true champion. 💯

I live for projects like these—ones that tell a story as they unfold. Grateful every day for my people: clients, friends, and family who make all of this possible. Much love always. 🙏🖤

Finished @giantrobottattooslc thanks @waltwattstattoos for having me.

Amazing stuff and thank you @5thavesupplies @beehiveworldwidedistro @bigsleepsinkutah @empireinks @kwadron @dynamiccolor @hustlebutterdeluxe @tattooarmourpro

#saltlakecity #utahtattoo #slc #saltlakecitytattoo #utahgram #warsaw #polishtattoo by @herna.the.machine

Herna the Machine x John Presents — a collaboration
Episode 1: Artificial Life ☀️

3 days back-to-back at this year’s @ogdentattooconvention Winter Edition. A long and demanding weekend, but one filled with purpose and gratitude.

Huge thanks to our client @yukimishelton for sitting like an absolute champion — your heart and spirit carried this project. 💯

Thank you to @jackart13 and the entire @skinittattoo25 team for hosting such a beautiful show. Many blessings to you all.

Much love to our home base @studioelev8 and @mikejtattooer22 for the constant support and help behind the scenes.

More content coming next week — final update from the show is on the way.
We’re looking forward to more collaborations this year and new moves on the horizon. 🏆

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InkedNation by @herna.the.machine

The Machine Presents:
🪷 “Acceptance of Peace”

Thank you to my client Kelli for the trust with your Buddha 💯 and thank you to those who continuesly show support in my career 🏆

thank you @giantrobottattooslc @keliz.garcia @kwadron @empireinks @tattoovision_on @beehiveworldwidedistro @5thavesupplies

#utahtattooartist #slctattoo #colortattoos #saltlaketemple #ogdenutah by @herna.the.machine

Fersace X Herna Vol. 18
🔱Alaskan Pearl🫧

Three days b2b finishing up this project for our good friend and client Mackalicious @mackgassan72 , who sat like an absolute unit💯
3 awards snagged at this year’s @truenorthtattooexpo 🏆
Huge thank you to @trazhilltattoos and his crew for putting on another memorable show and to everyone who continues to support our journeys!

#alaska #colortattoo #utah #collaboration #slctattoo by @herna.the.machine

COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY X

@waltwattstattoos @herna.the.machine

Two artists. One vision. One massive tattoo.

We're joining forces once again, this time at the legendary @hell_city in Columbus, Ohio, November 6-8, for another special collaborative project. , Join us while we push the limits and bring something powerful to Hell City!!

You're a perfect candidate if you have a large, clean, open area on the leg or side, and can sit for multiple consecutive sittings for a fully custom collaborative piece!

Come experience this unique opportunity to receive a one-of-a-kind tattoo created by both artists, working together as one!

DM either artist directly or email for special pricing and to apply.

Columbus, Ohio - let's make something legendary.. Even in Hell!!!!

#columbusoh #ohiotattooers #utahtattooartist #colortattoo #ohiostate by @herna.the.machine

“Herna x Fersace Vol. 12
Odin's Oath

A reimagining of our original Vol. 12, created for our good friend and client Kenneth over 5 sessions.
Thank you for your patience and absolute trust with your back, brother.💯

Much love to all our clients who make this dream possible!💯

#saltlakecity #utahtattooartist #slctattoo #colortattoo #collaborationtattoo

Thank you @beehiveworldwidedistro @5thavesupplies @hustlebutterdeluxe @kwadron @tattooarmourpro by @herna.the.machine

COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY ⚔️🔥 THE LAST CRESCENDO
@waltwattstattoos × @herna.the.machine

Two artists. One vision. One massive tattoo.
We’re joining forces once again, this time at the legendary @hell_city in Columbus, Ohio, November 6–8, for another special collaborative project. After taking home an award together at Ogden, we’re ready to push the limits and bring something powerful to Hell City. 🏆

We’re looking for one champion with a large, clean, open area on the leg for a fully custom collaborative piece.
Requirements:
Full creative freedom
Ability to sit multiple consecutive days
Serious inquiries only
If selected, this is a rare opportunity to receive a one-of-a-kind tattoo created by both artists, working together as one.

DM either artist directly or email to apply.
Columbus, Ohio — let’s make something legendary. 💯⚔

#columbusoh #ohiotattooers #utahtattooartist #colortattoo #ohiostate by @herna.the.machine

The Machine Presents:
🌊 Ocean Dreamer 🌊

Final coat — one and done for the champion @horton.troy. Thank you for your unwavering spirit throughout this process, and for your patience as we brought this half sleeve to life, my friend. 💯

More, as always, on the way. A few more collaborations, then I’ll be closing out my convention run for a while.

To all my clients, friends, and supporters who make this dream possible — thank you. I love and appreciate you all.

The Machine keeps moving. ⚙️

#saltlakecity #colortattoo #slctattooartist #utahtattooartist #shiptattoo

Thank you @tattoovision_on @tattooarmourpro @kwadron @hustlebutterdeluxe @keliz.garcia @empireinks by @herna.the.machine

🩸REPENT🩸
@wiseroner X @herna.the.machine collab
⚜️𝕮𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖌𝖗𝖆𝖕𝖍𝖞 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖑𝖉𝖜𝖎𝖉𝖊⚜️
2.5 days B2B collaboration work of realism and dark calligraphy 🔪🔪🔪
✒️ - @wiseroner x @herna.the.machine
📍 - @giantrobottattooslc
🚨 - Lets rate this in the comments!
@calligramer | #calligramer

#calligraphytattoo #calligraffiti #handstyler #realismtattoo tattoo by @herna.the.machine

2 teams of 2 running ink against the clock all day today !!!! DOUBLE COLLAB!! Good times at the robot! by @herna.the.machine

The Machine Presents:
🌀 Mother’s Spirit 🌀

Proud to finally present this elegant pink dragon for my client, Dalila. Thank you for the trust and for allowing me the creative freedom to bring this piece to life. I absolutely loved putting this one together.

Taking on a more feminine approach with my artwork is always a rewarding challenge, and I’m excited to continue pushing myself into new territory. 🐉🌸

More on the horizon. As always, I’m incredibly grateful for every client, every opportunity, and every person who continues to trust me with their skin and support this journey.

Thank you @beehiveworldwidedistro @5thavesupplies @kwadron @tattoovision_on @empireinks

#ogdenutah #saltlakecity #slctattoo #colortattoo #dragontattoo by @herna.the.machine