Trust the Process
About the artist
I'm Leilani! Tattooer, painter, animal + nature lover.
Behind the Art
Self-expression, nature, freedom, beauty and storytelling
I am based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Through my work I explore self-expression, nature, freedom, beauty, and storytelling. My goal is to make timeless tattoos and art that celebrate the vibrancy of who we are.
My inspiration is sparked by a deep desire to be inspired and to inspire others to freely express themselves in the world. I believe we all search for answers to who we are, while craving freedom to be what we are.
Life is a wondrous adventure surrounded with inspiration all around us. With my tattoos I hope to tell a story (your story), aimed to offer a space for you to be seen.
The subjects I paint are authentic, free-flowing, bold people and landscapes that represent this amazing journey that is being alive.
From the Beginning
A leap of faith
My art career started with very humble beginnings. As a young child of the age of 7, I knew I wanted to be an artist. But as I got older I lost touch with my artistic side. And as most artists, I went for a more practical career. I became a teacher, but was never satisfied.
So I took a leap of faith and became a tattoo artist after a very long tattoo apprenticeship. I have a lot to thank to tattooing as it reignited my desire to make art. This new found independence and curiosity as an artist has filled my heart with so much joy.
This is the core vision of an artist to me and I hope to bring honesty, transparency and vision into this world, while pioneering a path for fellow artists to follow their dreams and take a leap of faith.
Recognition
- Vancouver Tattoo & Culture Show — Award Winner
- Ink the 6ix Tattoo Expo — Award Winner
- Recovery Aftercare Pro Team