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@nia.covn.io was good on his word and snagged this flaming pentagram from my Halloween flash!! 🔥 It was so much fun freestyling the colors on this! #tattoos #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #queertattooer

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I’ve got some lil Halloweenies up for grabs! All designs shown here are roughly palm-sized; $100 for linework/blackwork only and $150 for full color/shading! DM or contact thru pematattoo.com to book an appointment or drop by for a walk-in! #tattoos #tattoosky #apprenticetattooer #queertattooer

Halloween Flash 1/2
Top Row (left to right): Bat Silhouettes; Creepy Hand; Plastic Witch Finger; Vampire Chompers
Middle Row: Skull; Antique Nails; Spiderweb
Bottom Row: Creepy Spider; Casper; Vintage Moon and Star

Halloween Flash 2/2
Top Row (left to right): Candle on a Skull; Witch’s Knot; Baphomet in Inverted Pentagram
Bottom Row: Flaming Pentagram; Burning Church; Corn Husk Doll

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Elijah is an absolute legend for getting this classic for his first tattoo! Done at Pema Tattoo in Pocketbook Hudson 💦 #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

Photo of a fresh tattoo of the classic Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes) pissing vinyl decal done on Elijah’s upper back, under the right shoulder blade.

Elijah is lying on a pink sheet and the reference image is beside him to the right.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

EEEE! Thank you @rowdythecrux.dev for coming all the way to get this Night in the Woods inspired piece!! 🍂 Literally one of my favorite video games ever so I am so insanely happy I was able to do this for you! #tattoo #apprenticetattoo #tattoosky

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

There’s really nothing like it! 🤤 I always have to get strawberries with a side of hot fudge because of @thedeathlydarling.bsky.social

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

And another ritual tat down for @nia.covn.io! ✨ Thank you, my love, for sitting so well—that’s a tricky spot! 😶

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Wowee! Peep this delicate lil finger tat I did for a walk-in client today! She doesn’t like wearing her ring at work so she got her love’s initials to hold space 🥹

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It’s been a while since I posted a choice Dumplin pic. You’re welcome! 😙

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Two gay-ass tattoos in one day?!?! I don’t want Pride month to end!! 🥹 Having this Hedwig and the Angry Inch piece be delicate but imperfect was a bit of a challenge but not gonna lie… this was kind of a dream piece! #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

Six is exposing their upper thigh to reveal a fresh Hedwig and the Angry Inch inspired tattoo. Six is wearing black clothes and is standing in front of a white wall.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

AAAAH! 💖 I am so stoked I got to do this green carnation from my Pride flash and it was Molly’s first tattoo?!?! Be still my heart! 🥹 #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

A photograph of a fresh tattoo of a green carnation on a woman’s bicep. She has curly blonde hair and is wearing a black cami and a white bandana as a neckerchief. She is standing in front of a white wall.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Did this little ‘Tombstone’ tribute for Heather today and I’m so in love with how it turned out!! 🤠 #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #apprenticetattooer #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo in front of a weathered brick wall. The tattoo is on the lower inner arm and says ‘HUCKLEBERRY’ in a weathered Western-style typeface. The letters are filled with stipple shading.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

And it wouldn’t be June without some Pride flash! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ For the rest of the month, I’m offering these designs for $100 each, color or black and gray! #tattoo #tattoosky #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Did a quick thumb tat for one of my mentor’s regular clients this afternoon! He was hanging out after his appointment and decided to throw some work my way! 🔥 This was so much fun and I got to try some more of Uri’s machines while I was at it! #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

A photo of a fresh tattoo of partially shaded flames done in black and gray on a man’s thumb. He is holding his hand in the sunlight over a dark hardwood floor.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Claudia came in this afternoon to get this tattoo of her horse’s name. Comet’s almost 30 years old and has been going through a heck of a time this week 🥺 This was such an honor and Claudia will be able to show it off to Comet when she gets picked up from the equine vet today! #tattoosky

A photo of a forearm with a fresh tattoo. The tattoo is of the name ‘Comet’ in an elegant script font done in a deep purple ink. The ‘o’ has been replaced by a heart.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

My walk-in client yesterday picked this fun design from my flash! If you’re into fashion and streetwear, Kasuri NY has an awesome exhibit of archival Y-3 pieces up until July. We’re slinging flash inspired by the brand for $100 for the duration of the show! #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice

A photograph of a fresh tattoo around a client’s knee. They are standing in front of a grungy brick wall.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I’m so lucky @nia.covn.io offers his body up for me to practice on! 🤭💕 Another ritual tattoo done at Pema Tattoo! If you’re interested in getting some ink at a reduced apprentice rate, send me a message! #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #ritualtattoo

A photo of someone standing in front of a blank white wall. They are facing to the right showing off a fresh tattoo done in black on their bicep. Nia is wearing a black, distressed sleeveless shirt and has long wavy blonde hair.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Just in time to close out Mermay, here is Dumplin’ the shop dog as a manatee mermaid! ✨ Do you have a gratuitous portrait or other commission request? Hit me up! ✌️ #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #neotraditional #mermay #illustration

An illustration of Dumplin, a platinum lilac French Bulldog, as a manatee mermaid. He has yellow stars covering the nipples on his chest and long flowing auburn hair. He is sitting on a rock surrounded by water and traditional-style ‘finger waves’ crashing around him. He is placed in front of a round brown decorative frame and a watercolor-style sunset background.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Uri’s regular client, Steven, came back with his girlfriend for some new ink over the weekend! I was so happy to make her vision a reality and she has her next tat planned out already! 😊 #tattooapprentice #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo on the inside of a woman’s ankle. The tattoo is dainty and has a heart comprised of a treble and bass clef, a heartbeat, and the words ‘Just Dance’ in a cursive font. The client is wearing cuffed blue jeans, a beaded anklet, brown leather sandals, and has her toenails painted in a light blue color. She is standing on a brown hardwood floor in front of a white wall.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Another cute lil walk-in! ✨ Thanks, Sophia, for requesting this Orion’s Belt constellation! #tattoo #tattoosky #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Stop 🤚 How cute are these walk-ins I got today?? 😭💕 Steve is a regular client of my mentor and he stopped by the studio today with his girlfriend to get something on a whim! Uri already had someone so these were all me 😎 Need some new ink? Shoot me a DM or stop by the studio Thursday-Sundays!

A photo of two fresh tattoos on two arms. The clients are holding hands and showing off a tribal-inspired lock and key with the letters “LO” and “VE” spelled out across their arms.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I have other projects I really should be doing but when I saw this drawing challenge I knew had to throw in something quick! 💪 Do you need illustrations or character work done? I love commission requests! #TrueRefDT012

A black and white illustration of a demon girl on a pedestal surrounded by skulls. She has dark hair with white fringe, bat-like wings, and is sporting a crooked smile. She is holding a skull in her left hand and has her legs crossed. She is rendered in simple marker-like strokes.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I’m going to conveniently forget we’re expecting a frost next week and continue living in my Richard Scarry warm weather fantasy ☀️ If you like anything from this outdoor activities flash sheet (or anything else on my site), send me a message! 😎

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Happy Confederate Surrender Day! Commemorating 161 years of taking the fucking L 🖕

An illustration of a Confederate battle flag on fire.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We finally knocked out the rest of the color for this chest piece! 💥 As always, thank you @nia.covn.io for your love and patience while I repeatedly stabbed you with little needles 😚 #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo on a bare masculine chest with pierced nipples. The tattoo has an eleven-pointed geometric figure inside a blooming floral border. Each petal is filled a different color, like a color wheel.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Finally bit the bullet and bought a new phone so this might be the last Dumplin’ photo I post from this iPhone 7 🥲

Dumplin is a platinum lilac French Bulldog. He’s laying on a beige and brown dog bed with his fish-shaped chew toy. He’s wearing an orange corduroy sweater and a lime green harness.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

It was so much fun doing this slightly modified bootleg Mickey piece from my flash! This was Aiden’s first tattoo and my first with the coil machine my mentor gifted me! 💥 #tattoosky #tattoo #flashtattoo #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Okay, story time in the thread but this was an absolute dream tattoo! A little Elizabeth from Gintama done on a dear friend at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY 💦 #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Another Friday the 13th already?? 😱 If you’re around Hudson, NY tomorrow we’re having another flash special! Designs start at $33 but if you want something in color or a lil larger you’re looking at just $66! #tattoos #tattoosky #flashtattoo #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #fridaythe13th

A black and white flyer for a Friday the 13th flash tattoo special at Pema Tattoo! Black text over a light gray tribal design reads: ‘FRIDAY THE 13TH / FLASH SPECIAL / 03.13.26 / DESIGNS START AT $33 / 12 PM - 6 PM / 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE KASURI’

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I think I can finally share this one 🫣 I’ve been chipping away at this dragon head on my thigh for a while now but I think I got the last bits I wanted to touch up knocked out today! #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

An exposed thigh against a weathered metal surface revealing a tattoo of a dragon head done in a Neo-Traditional style. There are a few fresh spots but it is mostly healed and settled.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Got to start off the day with this slick tribal Capricorn sign for my new buddy, Nick, to represent his daughter! We’re already planning a Virgo sign for his son the next time he drops by! #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattoer

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Second ever walk-in client! 🥳 Bronwyn is collecting flowers on her leg, each from different artists. Mine is her newest addition at the top; my mentor did the sweet magnolia right underneath it! #tattoos #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo

A photograph of a fresh tattoo of a stylized peony on a person’s calf. There are other flowers in different styles underneath it. The leg is on a massage table covered with a disposable sheet.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Finally got to tattoo some of my fruit and veg flash!! Nathaniel opted for a funky lil kohlrabi and a bunch o’ grapes 😁 This was an absolute joy! #tattoo #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice

Nathaniel is baring his upper middle arm to reveal a freshly tattooed illustration of a kohlrabi, a root vegetable. The tattoo is under a layer of Recovery Derm Shield.

Nathaniel is showing off a freshly tattooed bunch of grapes drawn in a 70s illustrative style. It is colored in bright purple, pink, and greens.
He is wearing a bright blue shirt and gray patterned jeans.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Another ritual tattoo down for @nia.covn.io 😙 This time tackling one from his Sigil Extension work Done at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY under the direction of Uri Braun #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #chaosky

Nia is baring his upper arm to reveal a fresh ritual tattoo done in black ink. He is wearing a textured black top and a canvas mannequin can be seen in the background on the right.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Happy Pokémon Day! As someone who literally was Ash Ketchum in elementary school, I had to draw up some flash to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon! 🥳✌️ #tattoosky #tattoos #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

Six black and gray flash designs of Generation 1 Pokémon for Pokémon Day! Clockwise from top left: a crying Cubone; a cheerful Clefairy with music notes; a Pikachu flying with balloons; a self-destructing Electrode; a Tentacool using Confuse Ray; and a dopey looking Oddish using Stun Spore!
DM to set up an appointment at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY!

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Hurt my love a little this afternoon 🤭 We’re off to a solid start filling in his esoteric chest piece! If you can’t tell, I love working on these ritual tattoos! If you have a project like that in mind, hit me up! ✨ #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattoos

Nia’s exposed chest showing an in-progress chest piece: almost half of the lotus-like structure is filled in with solid colors like a color wheel.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Obligatory Dumplin update 🫡 Very professional boy

Dumplin, a platinum lilac French Bulldog mix, is sitting on a black office swivel chair. Dumplin is wearing a brown fuzzy sweater and a lime green harness.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, Bluesky! Decided to do a little pin-up practice for the holiday 🤭 (If you know where the reference is from, no you don’t 🙃)

A pin-up style illustration of an anime fairy on a big red strawberry covered in cream. She has short blonde hair, blue eyes, dragonfly-like wings, and shiny blue antennae. She is wearing a shiny blue bikini, black thigh high latex stiletto boots, black latex opera gloves, and a black collar.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

But like, what am I going to do with all of these dumb little conversation hearts? 🙃 #tattooflash #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoos #tattooapprentice

A smattering of pastel-colored conversation heart illustrations on a whole background. The messages on the hearts range from naughty to nice.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Man, I really need to up my camera game but I had the pleasure of tattooing a fellow firefighter yesterday! 🔥🪓 Waz has been volunteering in the community for over 50 years! #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoo #tattooapprentice

A photo of a fresh tattoo of a fire axe on the forearm of an older gentleman. Waz is standing in front of a whitewashed brick wall and is wearing a white t-shirt, khakis, and a black belt.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Wrapping up my craft project for the evening 🖌

A photo of a surplus army jacket lying on a hardwood floor. The words “ABOLISH ICE NOW” are painted on the back in white letters.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I just had to draw up some classic Snoopy designs for Valentine’s Day! 💕 Come visit us anytime 12-6PM Thursday through Sunday and treat your boo or yourself to something nice!

Four tattoo flash designs featuring Snoopy from the Peanuts! Clockwise from top left: Snoopy with a love letter; Snoopy with three heart-shaped balloons; Snoopy with heart eyes; and Snoopy hugging Woodstock. The illustrations are framed by a decorative border made up of little hearts!

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Pema’s having a Friday the 13th flash special next week with designs starting at just $31! Contact us through our website or our socials so secure a spot or just walk in anytime between 12 and 6 to get yourself something nice 🍀 #tattoosky #tattoos #tattooapprentice #flashtattoo

Black text on a blobby red text box reads “PEMA FRIDAY THE 13th FLASH SPECIAL, 2/13 12-6PM, DESIGNS START AT $31”. Black and white illustrations with simple gray shading are tiled in the background.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Just finished this commission for @feralpug.bsky.social of their gorgeous kitty, Darcy! If you’re interested in commissioning me for a piece of your own, send me a DM! 😁

An illustration of a calico cat with green eyes reclining on a blue patterned cushion.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Spending the afternoon with my baby bunny, Frankie Valentine 🧡

A small white and faun calico cat is loafing on a white and blue pattered tablecloth in front of a white wall. She has a heart-shaped spot on her side. Light from the window is coming in from the left side of the frame.

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

And a Nana version since you can’t have Popo without Nana!

A drawing of Nana from Ice Climber and Super Smash Bros breaking a cube of ice with their wooden hammer. Around him reads in teal text “SMASH ICE!”

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Sorry, couldn’t help myself! 🤭🖕

A drawing of Popo from Ice Climber and Super Smash Bros breaking a cube of ice with their wooden hammer. Around him reads in teal text “SMASH ICE!”

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Shop buddy, Dumplin 🥟

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Kasuri NY and Pema Tattoo are closed today for the nationwide general strike and in solidarity with all of the communities currently being ravaged by DHS. Fuck ICE, contact your representatives, and find local actions to participate in!

Retro yellow text on a light blue background that reads “ABOLISH ICE!” framed with a decorative red border

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Lara D. @lditko.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New flash designs have been posted to my website, lditko.com ✌️ #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattoos

A yellow burst over colorful illustrations with bold black text that reads “NEW FLASH”

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