Emily Rose Lumsdaine

Thanks for checking out my tattoos!

I am a vegan tattooer working in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. I have been tattooing since August 2016 and am self and community taught. While I started out tattooing without a machine (“handpoke” or “stick and poke”), I have been using machine on and off since 2018 with a concerted effort since 2021. I currently only offer machine made tattoos in black ink.

In my tattooing practice, consent, autonomy, and attention to maintaining a high level of sanitation is my priority. I tattoo all skin tones and body types, and am always refining my approach to tattooing over skin that experiences irritation, recurrent skin issues like eczema, or stretch marks. There is no reason to avoid tattoos if you live with these or other skin variations!

Prior to tattooing, I studied Biology and Environmental Studies in college and went on to get a Master’s degree in Avian Sciences, before making a career switch from wildlife rehabilitation and animal care to tattooing full time in 2019.

My favorite things to tattoo are flowers, fish, and birds. I typically reference old scientific illustrations and field guides for my tattoos.

When I’m not tattooing, I am usually hanging out with my dogs, Benny and Ollie, exploring nature for inspiration, or drawing at home surrounded by my houseplants.

A CV of sorts:

EDUCATION

University of California Davis, Davis, CA

   M.S. in Avian Sciences, 2017

Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH

   B.A. in Biology with minor in Environmental Studies, 2014

RELATED WORK:

Rehabilitation Technician (Walnut Creek, CA)                                                                        01/17 to 11/17

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

  • Provided triage and medical care to native California wildlife

  • Performed blood draws, wound care, and bandaging on mammalian, reptilian, and avian patients

  • Monitored patients for surgery and recovery

  • Consulted with members of the public to resolve wildlife issues

Aquatic Bird Rehabilitation Technician (Fairfield, CA)                                                       01/16 to 11/17

International Bird Rescue

  • Provided initial stabilization and triage for injured aquatic birds

  • Performed blood draws, wound care, splinting of fractures, and administer medication to avian patients

  • Completed intake examinations, washed, and evaluated waterproofing for oiled birds

  • Trained and supervised volunteers of a variety of skill levels

  • Remade clinic signage for easier readability

Seasonal Animal Care Staff (Ballwin, MO)                                                                            03/15 to 08/15

Wildlife Rescue Center

  • Provided triage and long term care to injured and orphaned Missouri wildlife

  • Assisted members of the public with wildlife conflict issues in person and over the phone

  • Revised medical care protocol to improve efficiency