About linnea

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Originally from Chicago, IL - Linnea began working in tattoo shops in 2007 and finished her apprenticeship in 2009. Her work can be best described as 1980’s inspired traditional tattooing with a blend of bold and pastel colors. With nearly two decades in the industry, Linnea’s knowledge and consideration for each client lead the way for a fun, safe, and unmatchable tattoo experience.

Linnea discovered a passion for goldsmithing and designing apparel around 2019 under the pseudonym Pastel. Delighted by the ability to merge textiles and metals with tattoo illustration - Pastel became a whole new world to immerse herself in.

Linnea strives for each piece to be crafted with care. All jewelry is fabricated in house with ethically sourced metals and stones. Most of the apparel is made locally and hand cut to order, and prints are made through her long-term print maker in Asheville, NC.

Linnea currently lives in Las Vegas, NV with her cats and tattoos at Downtown Tattoo. She travels monthly doing guest spots and conventions all across the world.