★I’m Salem (he/him), I’m a queer autistic tattoo artist working in the Chicago suburbs at South Elgin Tattoo Company in South Elgin. Tattooing has been my dream job since elementary school and I LOVE my job! I’m a member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists and Together Tattoo Network and I work hard to make my space a welcoming and inclusive environment for people who haven’t always felt safe or welcome in tattoo shops. LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and disabled people, POC, and women specifically have often been made to feel othered in modern American tattooing (although the tides are changing now!) so I put a heavy emphasis on inclusivity and clear, friendly communication through the tattooing process from booking to healing. ★
☆There’s not many styles or subject matter that I don’t enjoy, but these styles specifically are a great fit for me
- Full color
- Anime/kawaii
- Color realism
- Horror/gore realism
- Custom brutal lettering
- Animals, insects, and florals
- Anything weird, silly, or strange!
check out my Wanna Do tab if you’d like to see more info on some of my favorite things to tattoo!
✧Large scale pieces such as half/full sleeves or back pieces and coverups require an in person consultation✧
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Outside of the tattoo shop you can also find me at:
-Alchemy Tattoo Gallery April 7,9,10,11,12 (guest spot)
–New Moon Vegan in Batavia (prints)
–FiiLTHY GLO:: LiMiNAL zine (poetry)
–various vendor table pop ups at Pride and art market events (prints, custom oddities, hand painted patches, and more)
Salem Ayala Luna Tattoos 