Ally Jade is an incredible human and talented tattoo artist,
who has been working at Nauti Studios in Sydney.
We asked Ally some red hot Qs to get a behind the scenes look at the world,
and inspirations behind her amazing work.
Ally and Carl, co-owners of their tattoo studio ‘Little Frankie’s Tattoo’. Aptly named after their adorable pupper and mascot Frankie!
Tea or coffee?
Coffee!
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunset.
What scares you?
Emotions and feelings.
A beautiful floral tattoo by Ally.
Winging it with Ally.
When did you start making art?
As soon as I was old enough to hold a pencil i began making art :)
What inspires you and your work?
i am inspired by the stories and experiences of women who have overcome adversity and challenges and have remained humble, kind and loving despite everything life has thrown at them
What’s your fav thing about Nauti?
The plants! and the vibes!
Ally working on a tattoo in her studio at Nauti Studios Sydney.
Speaking of women who overcome adversity… Medusa by Ally!
What is the painting and/or tattoo you are most proud of?
I am proudest of the artworks where i have been able to let new creativity flow and not get caught up in perfectionism and outside influences.
What are you working on at the moment?
Building an awesome new tattoo studio in leichhardt.
If you weren't an artist, what would you be?
A social worker.
Ally with two of her hand painted portraits.
Have any artists changed the way you see the world?
not really, but i am a huge fan of lots of artists and tattoo artists-I love Vladislav Bekinski, Gustavo Rimada, Hung Lui and Juliette Belmonte as artists- and Ivan Cubero Lopez and Sophie Lewis tattoo art!
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?
Can it be puppies instead of humans?
Big ole leg piece tattooed by Nauti Sailor Ally, on Nauti Captain Nat, based an illustration by Nauti Sailor Max Prentis. Gyarg! What a beautyyyyyy!