Chai

Chai is a tattoo artist at Birdhouse Tattoo NE in Portland, Oregon. They are passionate about bringing artwork to life on skin using black and grey, and fine line styles of tattooing. Chai also specializes in cover-ups and UV-reactive tattoos. The artist believes that tattoos have the power to tell stories, convey emotions, and reflect personal journeys. For them, tattooing is a way to establish an emotional connection with their clients. One of the things that fascinates Chai is the art of shading, because it infuses depth and dimension into their creations. Usually, they create shades by blending stippling and dot work, but they appreciate the creation of gentle, soft shading as well.