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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 02/05/2026

I'm still not over this anime blast over! I have the coolest clients!

photograph of a tattoo. edward from cowboy bebop blastover on a floral sleeve

photograph of a tattoo. gojo from jjk blastover on a floral sleeve

photograph of a tattoo. spike from cowboy bebop with the subtitle "I love the kind of woman who can kick my ass" blastover on a floral sleeve

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 22/03/2026

Finished Espeon/Leafeon piece. I adapted the tattoo-friendly design/composition from an original commission for the client by @samorsomethin.bsky.social !

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 22/03/2026

Sundelion from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I really enjoy doing stylized versions of nerd plants. Bring me more nerd plants.

photograph of a tattoo. it's a sundelion but in an art nouveau style.

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buboplague @buboplague.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I'm doing a collab with tattoo artist Joe from Nepenthes Tattoo! These designs by me are available to be tattooed by Joe, you can book an appointment at nepenthestattoo.com . All designs are repeatable, available until further notice, and the studio is located in Bloomington, MN

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Madeleine Vasaly @madeleinevasaly.com · 04/02/2026

I wrote about how getting my first tattoo was unexpectedly helpful in dealing with the ICE occupation and how Minnesota tattoo shops are acting as sites of self-care, mutual aid, and ways to just say “Fuck ICE.” (thanks, @nepenthestattoo.com 💜)

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Tattooing as Self-Care and Resistance

“One thing all tattoos have in common is that they represent ownership, connection, and expression of the body and self.”

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 30/12/2025

Some more info about me. Hope to see you soon. 🌱 nepenthestattoo.com

ABOUT. I'm Joe, designer and illustrator from Minneapolis, MN. I'm currently working toward my full tattoo license in Bloomington. My interests in tattooing include art nouveau styles, botanical, occult, vintage, and curios. I also enjoy nerd stuff (D&D, video games, anime, literar). As a queer person of Chinese descent, it's important to me that my space is welcoming and safe for the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.

BOOKING. I'm currently booking about a month in advance, but I usually have openings same month (sometimes even the same week). Studio is open Thursday-Saturday in the late morning/early afternoon. If you're interested in booking, or want to chat about an idea you have, send me a DM or use the contact form on my website at NEPENTHESTATTOO.COM

PROJECTS I'D LOVE TO DO. I'm interested in all kinds of projects, including custom designs. The list goes on, but the things I'm most interest in exploring include: Lettering & Literary. Art nouveau, botanical, and ornamental. Fingers and hands. Brushstroke, calligraphy, and inkwash. Creatures, critters, and cryptids.

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 04/12/2025

Winter flash is here! DM me for questions or to book. Thanks for looking!

flash designs for red and black tattoos with a winter/solstice/yule theme

rates: $100 each or 2 for $150.
dates available: Dec 12/13/18 - Jan 2/3
Bloomington, MN
$25 deposit required to hold your spot

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 25/11/2025

roundup of some spooky flash pieces from this autumn

photograph of blackwork knife tattoo on an arm

photograph of blackwork potion tattoo on a thigh

photograph of blackwork double-ended candle tattoo on a calf

photograph of blackwork bird skull tattoo on an arm

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 25/11/2025

had the pleasure of doing this Arrival back piece last week 🦑

photograph of a light-skinned person's back with a vertical series of inky logographs from the film ARRIVAL going down his spine

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 27/10/2025

🍄 thank you! Love this lil fun guy. November and December books are open. Minneapolis. See you soon.

a spooky mushroom tattoo on a pale skinned client

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 20/10/2025

I've got two spots left this Saturday, Oct 25. DM to book🕯️

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

TWIN CITIES METRO: I'm doing an autumnal flash special end of October! I still have spots available on Oct 25 and 31. Share with your spookiest friends & trustno1 🍂

the rates and dates for my flash special. $100 each or 2 for $150; oct 25, 30, and 31 only. I'm a licensed apprentice in Bloomington, MN. DM or go to nepenthestattoo.com to book; $25 deposit to hold your appointment. thank you!

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

some pieces from my MN flash special this summer. thank you!

photograph of a tattoo. it's the shape of minnesota filled in black on an upper arm.

photograph of a typographic tattoo. it's the word OPE in a round slab diagonally on someone's ankle

photograph of a tattoo. it's a silhouette of an evergreen tree on the back of someone's leg.

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

Cute lil Animal Crossing tattoo for L 🌼✨

photograph of a tattoo on someone's upper arm. it's a black linework of the lily of the valley from animal crossing.

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

This was my first color tattoo and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Thanks, Z.

photograph of a tattoo. it's a carabiner in the colors of the sunset lesbian pride flag.

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

Floral piece for a dear friend from earlier this summer 💐

photograph of a black linework floral tattoo on someone's upper arm

photograph of a closeup of a black linework floral tattoo on someone's upper arm

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

Hi, I'm Joe. I'm a designer and illustrator apprenticing out of a private studio in Bloomington, MN. I've got flash on my website and am also interested in doing customs -- send me a DM or use my website form to get in touch. 🌱 nepenthestattoo.com

photograph of a mixed race man (me) with a pitcher plant tattoo tattooing someone

photograph of a blackwork star and swirling clouds on a pale-skinned forearm

photograph of my tattoo studio. it is clean and bright with artwork on the walls.

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nepenthes tattoo 🌱 books open @nepenthestattoo.com · 17/10/2025

This was a really lovely memorial tattoo for N that I did yesterday to balance a existing piece. Thanks for letting me be part of it. 🖤

photograph of a fresh bird silhouette tattoo on someone's upper chest

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