kale

@sexytattoofactory · Tattoo artist

SF LA july 9-11 ⭐️ NY aug 20-31 link to book n browse flash

kale is a dotwork tattoo artist in Brooklyn, NY. Dotwork leads the portfolio (54 of the 253 pieces on Perspectiv), with realism and ornamental also recurring. Nearly all of it is black and grey, measured from the pieces themselves. Woman, chains, heart and cross come up again and again. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 251 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, coral, forest and navy.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, chains, heart, cross, text and flower.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the torso.

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Work

Statue with flowing fabric realism tattoo on the forearm by kaleButterfly wing and jewelry ornamental tattoo on the thigh by kaleAnatomical heart realism tattoo on the forearm by kaleThree women in car realism tattoo on the thigh by kaleEdward Scissorhands realism tattoo on the torso by kaleHourglass dotwork tattoo on the thigh by kaleSwan dotwork tattoo on the forearm by kaleRevolver black and grey tattoo by kaleDragonfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by kaleReligious figure dotwork tattoo on the forearm by kalePortrait of woman dotwork tattoo on the forearm by kaleNecklace ornamental tattoo on the shoulder by kaleAngelic figure realism tattoo on the upper arm by kaleNecklace and pendant black and grey tattoo on the forearm by kaleFlower and butterfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by kaleChains and pendants black and grey tattoo on the thigh by kaleSkull and crow dotwork tattoo on the hand by kaleWhiskey glass black and grey tattoo on the forearm by kaleButterfly black and grey tattoo on the thigh by kaleSwans dotwork tattoo on the forearm by kaleCandle chandelier ornamental tattoo on the back by kaleNecklace and portrait black and grey tattoo on the shoulder by kaleGothic cathedral black and grey tattoo on the foot by kaleBird black and grey tattoo on the back by kale