Jamie Hotalen
TATTOO ARTIST · RALEIGH, NC
BLACK & GREY REALISM · ILLUSTRATIVE · BLACKWORK
Jamie Hotalen creates custom illustrative tattoos, black-and-grey realism, blackwork, and fine-line designs at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo in Raleigh. She works with each client on a design that suits their ideas, placement, and preferred scale.
Jamie’s Tattoo Portfolio
Explore custom tattoo work by Jamie, including black-and-grey realism, illustrative portraits, blackwork, fine-line florals, and colorful animal and botanical designs.
About Jamie
PROCESS · PLACEMENT · CUSTOM DESIGN
Jamie approaches custom tattooing as a collaboration, taking time to discuss ideas, placement, and composition before developing the design. Her portfolio includes portraits, animals, botanicals, and detailed illustrative pieces in black-and-grey and color. She also offers separate collections of one-of-a-kind pre-drawn designs and repeatable flash, which are tattooed as-is.
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Black & Grey and Illustrative Tattoos in Raleigh
What Clients Say About Jamie
I’ve had multiple tattoos done by Jamie, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. She takes the time to listen to my ideas, offers great input, and her attention to detail is second to none.
Tom Rutledge · Google
She added my husband’s birth flower to a floral piece I started six years ago and blended it so seamlessly you’d never know it wasn’t all done at the same time. Her energy is so relaxing, and she made me feel so comfortable.
Lauren Vance · Google
Jamie has an amazing ability to take my ideas and turn them into something even better than I imagined. I’ve already had three sessions with her and have two more booked—her work is that good!
J.J. Hauser · Google
Black & Grey and Illustrative Tattoos in Raleigh
Black & Grey and Illustrative Tattoos in Raleigh
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BLACK & GREY · ILLUSTRATIVE · CUSTOM
Jamie creates custom black-and-grey realism, illustrative tattoos, blackwork, and fine-line designs in both small and large formats. Bring your idea and references to discuss a composition that suits the placement and scale you have in mind. Her portfolio ranges from detailed portraits and animals to botanical pieces and imaginative blackwork.
