Mary Sommers

@themerriestofsummers · Tattoo artist

Tattoos that even your mom would love! 💞@handofmercytattooparlor💞 339 Madison Ave marysommerstattoos@gmail.com

Mary Sommers is a tattoo artist in Albany, NY whose work centres on realism. Across the 46 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans realism, dotwork and ornamental, with realism making up about 60% of it. Nearly all of it is black and grey, measured from the pieces themselves. Dog, cat, flower and french bulldog come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the foot. There are 33 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 45 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: olive, burgundy, dark red and forest.

What they tattoo

Subjects: dog, cat, flower, french bulldog and fangs.

Usually on the forearm, the foot and the calf.

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Work

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