Tattooed by K8

Fine Line & Black‑and‑Grey Tattoos, Created With Intention

The Tattooed by K8 Experience

A black-and-white portrait of a person with long, flowing hair, smiling softly against a horizontally paneled background.

Meet Your Artist

Tattoo Artist / Portrait Artist

Hey, I’m Katerina, but you can call me Kate.

I’m a tattoo artist originally from the Czech Republic, and art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My artistic journey started early through drawing and portrait work, which later led me to study art and graphic design back home.

Before tattooing, I spent years creating portraits and developing a strong eye for detail, softness, balance, and realism. Over time, I fell in love with tattooing as a way to bring art to life in a more personal and lasting way and I knew this was what I was meant to do.

I specialize in custom designs, fine line work, and black and grey tattoos. Every piece I create is thoughtfully designed with creativity, individuality, and flow in mind, so it feels personal to you!

I work from a private booth, which allows me to offer a more calm, comfortable and one on one experience. My goal is to create not only beautiful tattoos, but also a friendly, welcoming environment where you feel at ease throughout the process.

I truly love what I do, and I’m so grateful to create meaningful art that people carry with them every day.

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A forearm tattoo featuring a winged figure falling toward a sun, with a small sun above and geometric symbols below.

A black and grey tattoo of a Triceratops skull on a person's upper leg.

A black and grey tattoo on an arm featuring a skeleton framed by a sunburst, thorns, and floral accents.

A black-line tattoo on an arm featuring a wildflower bouquet with grasses, stalks, and various delicate blossoms.

A tattoo featuring cartoon cats with names and dates, connected by a starry, dark trail on skin.

A back tattoo centered along the spine features a vertical line with geometric accents, a sunflower, and a butterfly.

A forearm tattoo featuring a moon phase-crowned yin-yang symbol with a sun and stars, above a geometric planetary alignment.

Back tattoo featuring two lily flowers with stems flanking a vertical script reading:

Leg tattoo of a stylized octopus on a person's calf, shown indoors on a hallway floor.

Black tiger tattoo on upper arm and shoulder, with the tiger leaping down the arm.

Black-and-gray floral tattoo on a chest, with a detailed flower and swirling ornamental design

Custom Portrait

Pencil drawing of a dog’s face on paper, with pencils and a charcoal stick beside it.

Portrait of a shaggy dog with a dark nose against a gray background

Pencil portrait sketch of a smiling person with short hair on a sheet of paper.

Woman holding two pencil portrait drawings in a bright room

Pencil sketch of a smiling person with a scarf draped over their head and shoulders.

Black-and-white portrait of a smiling baby sitting on a patterned blanket.

Black-and-white portrait drawing of a bearded man in a suit and tie against a dark background

beautifully crafted tattoos

A clear glass measuring cup filled with vibrant red strawberries sitting on a wooden surface.

A group of professionals in business attire stand together in a modern, light-filled office space.

A hand-drawn sketch of a large, leafy fern plant in a ceramic pot.

A close-up view of a vibrant orange monarch butterfly resting on a purple flower, surrounded by green foliage.

A digital painting showing a large, bioluminescent whale swimming through a starry, purple night sky.

A vertical outdoor banner featuring the text

A large, vintage-style wooden clock tower with a prominent clock face stands against a clear, bright blue sky.

A white, stylized, four-pointed star icon centered against a solid black background.

My Approach

Every tattoo begins with listening.

Whether you come in with a clear idea or just a feeling you want to express, I take the time to understand what you’re looking for and translate it into a design that feels true to you. Attention to detail, thoughtful placement, and long‑term wearability are at the core of everything I create.

The goal is simple:

A tattoo you’ll love not just today—but for years to come.

Customer Experience

I love my new tattoo. Kate did an awesome job on this piece and I will be going back to her for more work in the future. I recommend to ur next tattoo by her she is a very talented artist.

Tony Noal

Kate is a delight and I'm beyond happy with how my tattoo came out! This was my first tattoo and I adjusted what I wanted to get a few times, Kate was super helpful and understanding when it came to that. The parlor itself was very sanitary and comfortable. I couldn't have asked for a better artist, patient, friendly and professional. Not to mention she's an amazing artist!

Aubree Ellis

This is my go to tattoo lady. Clean lines and great shading. Good communication and flexibility in making designs. Very creative and talented. 10/10. If you’re in the area and need a tattoo hands down this is who you should book with!

Cyndi Barnhart

Kate is a phenomenal artist! She is detail oriented, and gives her professional opinion when needed! She has done multiple pieces for me to include a giant octopus on my leg and I am in love with it. I can't wait to get back in the chair and get going on the next project. If you are looking for a badass artist, look no further!

Keegan Krohn

Kate is incredible! Her work is amazing and she is so kind! She made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. I love my new tattoo and I cannot recommend Kate enough!

Paige Thoutt

Appreciate the time Kate took for someone as I experienced as me! Gave good feedback, recommendations and colored a dull 2 year old tattoo I had and made it look more alive and intentional. Great prices!

Brandy Cruz

Kate was awesome. Very responsive, good communication, clean, made me feel comfortable. I wanted a cover up and I didn’t really have an idea what I wanted just something floral and my ugly tattoo gone! Her and I got to decide on something beautiful! I’m so happy and now I feel confident to show my ankle again!

Shelby Schacht

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