Kristine is a woman tattoo artist and Co-owner of Lucky Cat Tattoo in North Park, San Diego. Specializing in kawaii and illustrative styles, she’s best known for her nerd culture, spooky & cute tattoos. Kristine’s favorite tattoos are playful and bold color, but she offers other disciplines like fine line and cupcake traditional.

As co-owner of a woman owned tattoo shop, Kristine is passionate about empowering others and contributing to a supportive, inclusive community within the tattoo industry. She loves books, ghost stories & her dog Lola.

Em is a Queer tattoo artist and co-owner of Lucky Cat Tattoo in San Diego, bringing their East Coast roots to the heart of the West Coast tattoo scene. Specializing in black & grey realism, ornamental and geometric styles, Em is widely known for merging these techniques to create bold, balanced, and captivating designs.

As a co-owner of Lucky Cat Tattoo, Em is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for clients and artists alike. Em is an ultra-runner who enjoys the outdoors and spending time with their many animals.

Lauren Skinker is a co-owner of Lucky Cat Tattoo, specializing in American traditional tattoos with cute and modern flair. Her designs blend a classic aesthetic with her unique style, creating beautiful and bold tattoos that stand the test of time.

Lauren is a dedicated animal lover and female tattoo artist, and her work reflects both her love for traditional tattooing and her unique artistic eye. Outside the studio, Lauren is a proud mom to two dogs and three cats.