Meet the Creative Cookout Collective Tattoo Artists

"When I first got started, I happened to come across the shop which I did my apprenticeship under. Was another black artist. The other artists in the area, pretty much predominantly white, wouldn't give me a chance."

I’m a black and grey artist from northern Virginia, I’ve been tattooing for 7 years and I would consider my style more of the illustrative realism side of things!

Keyonna, a Washington, D.C. native and proud mother, is a multi-talented artist and community advocate, known for founding the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center and serving as Board Chair of The Creative School. A proud mother, Keyonna channels her passion for art, entrepreneurship, and community into creating meaningful experiences for her children and the East of the River community.

Mecca, is an accomplished tattoo artist and painter with over a decade of experience, having tattooed in New Orleans since 2009. She owns Hell or High Water Tattoos, recognized as one of the premiere tattoo parlors in the city.

Painter, tattoo artist and father Mike specializes in black & grey tattoos at Rip's Canvas Tattoo & Art Social Club in Baltimore, MD.

Baltimore-based tattoo artist, tattooing over a decade. Specializing in black and grey.