Meet the Artist
I’m Tess, the artist and founder behind Bloodstain Bettie Tattoos.
My approach to tattooing is rooted in the belief that permanent art should feel deeply personal—not only in the piece you leave with, but in the experience of creating it.
I’ve spent years developing a signature style centered around delicate detail, thoughtful composition, and artwork designed to complement the natural movement of the body. Every tattoo begins with your story, inspiration, or vision and is transformed through my artistic perspective into something created entirely for you.
It would be an honor to create yours.
✦ THE ART
Every piece is approached as a personal commission.
Whether you arrive with a fully realized vision or simply the beginning of an idea, my role is to thoughtfully interpret what inspires you and translate it into artwork that feels intentional, balanced, and uniquely your own.
My custom design process considers not only how a tattoo looks today, but how its scale, placement, composition, and detail will live beautifully on the body over time.
For clients who would like additional guidance, I offer complimentary private video consultations, as well as In-Person Design Sessions for a more immersive, collaborative approach to developing your artwork.
Explore the Booking Process to discover the experience best suited to your project.
✦ THE EXPERIENCE
The experience surrounding your tattoo is just as important to me as the artwork itself.
Bloodstain Bettie was created to offer an alternative to the traditional tattoo environment—one that feels private, considered, comfortable, and entirely personal.
From your first inquiry through your final appointment, you can expect thoughtful communication, professional guidance, transparency, and an experience tailored to you.
Appointments take place one-on-one in my private studio, allowing you the space to settle in, relax, and enjoy the process without the distractions of a traditional shop.
Whether it is your first tattoo or one of many, my intention is for you to feel heard, cared for, and confident in every detail of your experience.
✦ THE STUDIO
Bloodstain Bettie Tattoos is a licensed private tattoo studio located within an artist collective in South Austin.
The space was intentionally created to feel intimate, polished, and welcoming while maintaining meticulous standards of cleanliness and safety.
My studio operates in accordance with standards established by the Texas Health and Human Services Department, and I maintain an active OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
From the artwork to the environment itself, every detail is considered so you can simply arrive, settle in, and enjoy the experience of creating something that will remain with you for a lifetime.