The tattoo work of Brooklyn-based tattoo artist & studio owner Karen Glass is striking for its blend of traditional Americana and vintage botanical illustration. It’s a combination of bold lines and bright colors mixed into a world of flowers and butterflies—all perfectly placed to adorn her clients’ bodies.

Karen is also a musician and she travels often to tattoo conventions and tours with her band, Bugs in the Dark. With a love of artistic expression, personalized design and human connection, Karen finds a perfect balance by playing music and tattooing.