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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A fox and rabbit running through the brambels. I loved this custom and hope to get to tattoo more creatures in this style 🖤 #vancouverisland #tattoo #folkart #victoriabc #illustration

A black ink rabbit tattoo on a pale clients shoulder. The rabbit is running through brambles and drawn in a folk art style.

A black ink fox tattoo on a pale client’s shoulder. The fox is looking over its shoulder and running through brambles. The tattoo is in a folk art style.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Come say hi this Saturday and check out my goods at the Black Cat Tattoo booth! See you soon! 🐈‍⬛ #market # Vancouverisland #victoria #artist #queer #trans

A beige poster of a goat overflowing with veggies and packaged goods. Text reads “queer and trans farmers’ market. I’m a vendor! Bamfield park Vic west august 22nd 2026”

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I loved drawing and tattooing the combination of thick lines and fine details and am thrilled with the result of this custom! Such a pleasure to get to tattoo this design! 🐌🐜🍄‍🟫🪱🪳🍂 Working out of Black Cat Tattoo #tattoo #tattoos #mushroomtattoo #insecttattoo

A black and grey ink tattoo on a clients upper back of a cluster of mushrooms surrounded by dead leaves and bugs.

A depth of field photo of a black and grey ink tattoo on a clients upper back of a cluster of mushrooms surrounded by dead leaves and bugs.

A close up photos of a black and grey ink tattoo on a clients upper back of a cluster of mushrooms surrounded by dead leaves and bugs.

Another close up of the black and grey ink tattoo on a clients upper back of a cluster of mushrooms surrounded by dead leaves and bugs.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What a fun custom! I would love to do more florals in this style 🌻 #tattoo #floraltattoo #dandelion #victoriabc #vancouverisland

A dandelion tattoo on a pale client’s inner forearm in black, green, orange and yellow ink.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Animal friend flash 🧡 Flash booking form available on my website. Don’t see an animal you would like tattooed in this style? Fill out a custom booking form to get on my wait list! #vancouverisland #tattoo #qttr #flashtattoo

A collection of five black and grey animal flash designs with floral decorations inside their bodies on a pale bone backing.

A collection of five black and grey animal flash designs with floral decorations inside their bodies on a beige backing.

A collection of five black and grey animal flash designs with floral decorations inside their bodies on a caramel backing.

A collection of five black and grey animal flash designs with floral decorations inside their bodies on a coffee coloured backing.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

New orchid flash designs 🖤 Booking form available on my website and linktree #vancouverisland #victoriabc #tattoo #flash #vancouverislandtattoo #qttr

Five orchid flash tattoo designed on a pale tan background.

Close up of an black ink orchid flash design with a crying face.

Close up of another black ink orchid flash design with a crying face.

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Opera Mariposa @operamariposa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Every penny this year supports @mefmsocietyofbc.bsky.social and their work for community members with #MECFS, #Fibromyalgia and #LongCovid. Huge thanks to @graesalisbury.bsky.social for the unforgettable artwork for #BlueSunday2026, and to everyone who supported, shared and took part. 💙💜💚

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New prints up on my shop, at Doom City Records, and at North Perk Cafe! Please note these are small batch prints and my supply is very limited! #vancouverisland #tattooartist #prints #illustration

Grey and black in print of a wings around a moon.

Red and black in print of an orchid with wings.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A recent illustration to be used as a profile picture for an advocate 💙 I am proud to offer sliding scale/discounts for chronic l illness and disability advocacy groups! Please shoot me an email for more info :) #disabilityjustice #vancouverisland #illustration #illustrationart #commissionsopen

A round blue circle filled with a respirator mask, sunflower, prescription pill bottle, and other pandemic and clean air related tools.

A blue backing with a respirator mask, sunflower, prescription pill bottle, and other pandemic and clean air related tools.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I was delighted to create this year’s graphics for Blue Sunday put on by @operamariposa and @me_fm_society_of_bc . #illustration #disability #mecfs #longcovid

An blue illustration of a Victoria teapot pouring tea. The borders are decorated with blue flowers like the china and also include chronically illness teamed items such as an eye mask, walker, pills, heating pad, and more.

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Opera Mariposa @operamariposa.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

For our 2026 Benefit + Awareness Month, @graesalisbury.bsky.social created the beautiful Blue Sunday design!

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

New series almost ready for my shop! Excited to have new prints up soon! Original series inspired by flash designs done some years back by @princehunbun 🖤 These are also flash pieces that I am happy to tattoo any which way. #yyjtattoo #yyj #yyjarts #yyjartist #qttr #vancouverisland #queerart

A collection of 16 yonic designs printed on small cards.

A close up depth of field shot of the printed collection.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Touched up and DONE 🖤 it was a joy to tattoo this flash design! #tattoo #qttr #vancouverjslandtattoo #victoriabc #BCCanada

An upper back tattoo in black ink of a clown-like figure in a ruffle holding a crescent moons surrounded by morning glory flowers.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A file line tattoo with delicate shading of a lung and Woolley Sunflowers growing where its pair would be. #vancouverislandtattoo #qttr #tattoo #beautifultattoos

A tattoo of a pair of lungs, but one lung is made of a bunch of blooming Woolley Sunflowers. The tattoo is a fine line tattoo on a pale client’s lower inner arm.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Flash books opening tonight at 8pm! You can find my booking form and info about my practice on my website (link in bio). To check out all of my currently available flash designs head to my website! Thanks for checking out my work 🥰

A mock up of a tattooed silhouetted budding branch on a photo of a persons arm.

A mock up of two floral tattoos on a photo of a persons arm.

A mock up of a horse and branch on a photo of a persons arm and side.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

‘Blackberries’, a 2.5x3.5’ acrylic, was such a fun commission! I have so many memories of eating, collecting, and making deserts out of these as a wild berry stained kiddo. Blackberries still warm form the sun remain one of the most comforting treats for me.

An acrylic painting of a rusty wheelbarrow with blackberries growing up through a hole in the bottom. The vibe is lush and serine.

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"

An imagine explaining that OpenAI is Trump's largest donor

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Heather Hogan @heatherhogan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I love this so dang much!

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Whenever we have an extra print out my clients and I throw it up on the wall. Now that we will be moving all of these will be coming down. I think I might make some lampshades out of them? #tattoo #vancouverisland #qttr

A photo of a wall of ink jet tattoo design prints. The oldest are very yellow due to sun exposure.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

What a honour. These dahlias were completed in seven sessions. 2 for line work, 2 for fill, 2 for shading, and one touch up. #tattoo #floraltattoo #qttr

Symetical dahlia butt tattoos in black ink.

Photo of Symetical dahlia butt tattoos in black ink showing off the right side.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I love Chickadees. There are lots in the tree outside my apartment. They bring me so much joy. #birdtattoo #tattoo #qttr #tattoo #vancouverislandtattoos

A black ink 5” flying chickadee tattoo on a clients upper outer arm.

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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

"These artists have helped me remember that my life is valuable and worth protecting." Illustrator @graesalisbury.bsky.social wrote about nine artists depicting Long COVID and the ongoing pandemic - check out their beautiful and impactful work in the link below! thesicktimes.org/2026/01/16/d...

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Drawing the elephant: Nine artists illustrating Long COVID and the ongoing pandemic - The Sick Times

Illustrators who bravely explore the ongoing pandemic in their work break down stereotypes, contextualize differing experiences, build community, and raise awareness. These artists create spaces where...

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 31/12/2025

In the first Trump administration, cruelty was the point. Now, it is the norm. Virtually every part of the immigration system has been made harder and riskier, as if repurposed only to punish people for one of the most universal experiences there is: migration. Read more: bit.ly/3LfsZ3p

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Such a fun piece! I have many more flash pieces from these books up for grabs on my website! #vancouverislandtattoo #vancouverisland #victoria #tattoo #qttr #rosetattoo

A black ink tattoo on a client’s upper back or a rose encircled by three snails.

Depth of field photo of a black ink tattoo on a client’s upper back or a rose encircled by three snails.

The original design from an art book of French late 1800s advertising designs.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

One green and four brown stars left! Pick up orders available today and tomorrow then I’m off for Xmas! #yyjarts #vancouverisland #vancouverislandarts #queerartist

A brown paper star held in front of a white wall.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Elbow decorations 🖤 Today and tomorrow are your last days to place local pick up orders before X-mas ☃️🧣🧤🎁 #victoriabc #vancouverisland #tattoo #vancouverislandtattoo #victoriatattoo #qttr #queerart

Black in tattoos of trees and a dog surrounding a clients elbow.

Side view showing off the black ink tattooed tree on the outside of the clients arm.

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

These decorative u-fold paper ornaments are available in my shop website (link in bio) and at the @thebrassirisstudio Winter Market today and tomorrow 🎁 These ornaments can be hung or given as gifts and stuffed with presents or sweet treats ✨ #victoriabc #vancouverisland #wintergoods #buycanadian

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Grae Salisbury @graesalisbury.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Winter paper goods available on my website ✨ Available also today and tomorrow at the Brass Iris winter market! #vancouverisland #buycanadian #canadianartist #canadianmaker #qttr #queerartist

Brown paper ornament to be stuffed with candy and gifts

Paper ornaments in cream, caramel, and coffee.

Puzzle purses in coffee, caramel, and cream.

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