Born & raised in Santa Monica, Ca

Kelly Ann’s love for art began at a young age. Always drawn to creative extracurriculars, she found joy in working with her hands and bringing ideas to life through different forms of expression.

After earning her MBA, Kelly went on to teach small business courses at various colleges. During that time, she reconnected with her artistic roots in her free time, which eventually led her to become an art instructor. That opportunity grew into building her own online business and launching BrushTokes, a 420-friendly painting class experience based in Los Angeles, California.

As a longtime tattoo collector herself, stepping into tattooing felt like a natural next chapter in her creative journey. Outside of tattooing, Kelly continues to explore a variety of mediums, including woodworking, acrylic and oil painting, colored pencil, and graphite.

Her experience across multiple art forms allows her to grow as a well-rounded artist with a versatile creative perspective. She is passionate about exploring different tattoo styles, continually strengthening her skills, and seeking new opportunities to evolve as an artist while providing meaningful, custom work for her clients.