Ailene has been immersed in tattooing since childhood, first practicing on her father and mentor in her family’s studio at the age of ten. Raised within the tattoo industry, she brings a lifetime of hands-on experience and a deeply rooted understanding of the craft. Her work blends realism, fantasy, florals, insects, arachnids, and portraiture—combining bold, high-contrast illustration with the delicate nuance of organic forms and a fascination with the beauty in the overlooked.