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Meet Our Artists & Team

Meet the tattoo artists, piercer, and laser removal specialists at Mad Ethel’s in Raleigh, NC.

Tattoo Artists

Ember Seaman, tattoo artist and owner of Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Ember Seaman

Tattoo Artist & Owner

Florals • Fine Line • Cover-Ups

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As owner of Mad Ethel’s Tattoo, Ember brings years of experience and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project. She specializes in florals, line work, fine line, cover-ups, and sketch-inspired designs, creating personalized tattoos that reflect each client’s vision.

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Paul Black, tattoo artist at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Paul Black

Tattoo Artist

Color • Realism • Portraits

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With more than 36 years of tattooing experience, Paul creates vibrant color work, realism, portraits, animal pieces, cover-ups, reworks, and custom designs. His broad technical range makes him a strong fit for clients looking for detailed, polished tattoos in a variety of styles.

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Clinton Gifford, tattoo artist at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Clinton Gifford

Tattoo Artist

Traditional • Neo-Traditional • Anime

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With a background in Fine Arts and more than a decade of tattooing experience, Clinton specializes in traditional, neo-traditional, and anime-inspired work. He especially enjoys creating colorful tattoos influenced by nerd culture and pop culture, often adding a playful twist to each design.

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Jamie Hotalen, tattoo artist at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Jamie Hotalen

Tattoo Artist

BLACK & GREY REALISM • ILLUSTRATIVE • BLACKWORK

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Jamie is a North Carolina native and resident artist at Mad Ethel’s. She creates fine-line, realism, and intricate custom tattoos in both small and large formats. Clients can also choose from her collection of pre-drawn designs. View her artist page to explore her work and submit a tattoo inquiry.

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Jet Tamburri, tattoo artist at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Jet Tamburri

Tattoo Artist

Realism • Fine Line • Cover-Ups

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With more than 25 years of experience, Jet creates custom tattoos, cover-ups, realism, fine-line work, black-and-grey pieces, and vibrant color designs. His versatility makes him a strong fit for projects in nearly any style or size. View his artist page to explore his work and submit a tattoo inquiry.

View Jet’s Portfolio Book with Jet

Resident Piercer

Connect with our resident piercer for new piercings, jewelry changes, downsizing, and help choosing the right jewelry for your needs.

Justin Koce, resident piercer at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Justin Koce

Resident Piercer

PIERCINGS • JEWELRY CHANGES • DOWNSIZING

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Justin has been piercing since 2014 and is known for his friendly, patient approach. He takes time to answer questions, explain each step, and make sure clients feel comfortable and informed throughout their appointment.

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Laser Removal Specialists

Fade or remove unwanted ink with laser tattoo removal in Raleigh, including lightening treatments designed to prepare existing work for a future cover-up.

Sarahanne DeWitt, laser tattoo removal technician at Mad Ethel’s Tattoo

Sarahanne DeWitt

Laser Technician

REMOVAL • LIGHTENING • COVER-UP PREP

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Sarahanne brings more than 25 years of experience in the aesthetics industry. With a patient, personalized approach, she helps clients safely remove unwanted tattoos, lighten existing work, or prepare a tattoo for a future cover-up.

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