Spirit R. Chelberg
Tattoo artist, artist, owner

"I’ve been an artist quite literally all my life. For instance, I remember when I was in first grade and the assignments were written on the board for us to practice or whatever. I was bored with all of that (because I already knew it, of course). So I would just sit there and draw pictures or cartoons."

"After college and trade school I spent about 8 years gaining experience in graphic art and advertising design. I learned I have a natural knack for seeing form, flow, function, and color."

"I’ve spent the last 18 years doing wildlife art in wood (wood burning and carving) for which I have won 4 awards." I've also done paintings, writings, and several forms of music.

"All of this comes together in my use of the tattoo machines and the rich ink colors to get the results I want. When I picked up the machine for the first time I really `hit the ground running` so to speak."

"When I do one of my bird or animal tattoos they seem to have a life of their own. This together with my name being `Spirit` these tats are known as a `Spirit-Wolf,` or `Spirit-Eagle,` etc."