I’m Marna Binkowski, born and raised in the mitten state. I’ve been tattooing in Metro Detroit since 2009, but my passion for this art form started much earlier—drawing on Barbies with Sharpies as a kid, creating milky pen tattoos on the school bus, and experimenting with henna in high school. By freshman year, I knew I’d be a tattoo artist. Some doubted me, others laughed, but that only fueled the fire. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my family and friends back then and for how it’s grown over the years.

I got my start designing tattoos for friends and logos for their bands. Then came the day I watched a friend get a tattoo I designed—I was hooked. Shortly after, I landed an apprenticeship, as traditional as they came at the time. My setup was humble: two gifted machines, one broken. But those beat-up machines were gold to me, and I didn’t care. After a few months of basic training, I was thrown into the deep end.

Over the years, I’ve learned from many artists, growing through the transition from the old-school "street shop" vibe to today’s appointment-based studios. I’ve worked alongside all kinds of characters—artists and clients alike—and I love the variety of people and stories that this career brings.

In the beginning, I honed multiple styles to accommodate the walk-in industry, which gave me the flexibility to take on a range of work. Over time, I’ve refined my craft, learning what I excel at and focusing on the styles I love most.

Now, as a mother, I’m balancing the chaos of work and family life. My schedule is more limited these days, so I’m selective about the projects I take on, but I’m as passionate as ever about creating art that means something to my clients.