A List.

Welcome to the list page! I was originally against a page like this, but the requests for a page like this continued piling on.

Anyone listed here did not get added on a whim. If the case is related to art theft, the individual either dismissed and poorly challenged the evidence presented to them, or they simply ignored the request. Otherwise, the individual had to act in a way that is exceedingly immoral as an artist.

In cases of art theft, the status behind each case will remain a private matter between the individual, my team, and myself, while evidence for each case will be held in perpetuity. In certain cases, it may not make sense to pursue an individual if they don’t have the reach to cause damage. In other cases, I may be exploring my options.

Regardless, if the individual is listed, it is in my belief that they do not value artistry to a degree that I can recommend to others. Thus, their name will remain etched here.

Jordyn

Instagram: @jordyn_tatts

TikTok: @wazowskis_basement | @jordynsketch

Current Studio: Toot & Nail Tattoo Parlour

Initial Studio: Untold Pain Tattoo Studio

Link(s) to Stolen Work:

Comments: A comment on her Instagram post, along with two take-down notices were issued to Jordyn. Jordyn responded by insulting my work, threatened me, and then blocked me. Jordyn (who is an apprentice) also made a story post claiming that artists (implying myself) don’t understand the industry. A public post was made about Jordyn’s theft of my designs.

While Jordyn originally adopted a strategy of declining to know my work, she revealed that her client provided my work as a reference. Jordyn’s mentor (at Untold Pain Tattoo Studio) was also contacted and while initially cooperative, he has since not issued a response. Jordyn revealed that she spoke to her mentor about the situation and that he doesn’t see an issue with Jordyn using my designs. Jordyn has since unblocked me, but the posts remain up.

Kayla

Instagram: @kay.blondie.tattoos

Current Studio: Vivant Salon Suites (personal studio)

Comments: A comment on her Instagram post, along with a take down-notice were issued to Kayla. Kayla responded by saying “if you don’t want your designs used, you shouldn’t post designs publicly on social media”. She recommended I “make a private account and host my art there instead”. Kayla also suggested I “copyright my designs” since “I don’t have anything stating no one can use my designs on my posts”.

She also stated “It is very common for people to use other people’s artwork in the tattoo world”. It was explained to Kayla there is no such thing as registering for copyright, as copyright is automatically applied to creative work internationally once the work is created. I provided a list of applicable laws in the United States, Australia, and internationally for Kayla’s convenience. Kayla responded “I don’t think Australian laws apply to me” and “You are not in the United States”.

I explained that I am an American-Australian dual citizen, I own registered businesses in both counties, and that copyright law is transcends globally. Kayla then took down the post, but not before telling me to “get a life” along with sending me an emoji of a middle finger, and that I should “sign my artwork next time so I can save my breath”. As Kayla used a older design of mine, it did not have my signature like my newer designs. Kayla has since blocked me.

La Insignia Tattoo

Instagram: @la_insignia_tattoo

Current Studio: La Insignia Tattoo

Initial Studio: Baku Soul Tattoo

Link to Stolen Work: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-9HBJduJU1/

Comments: A comment on the studio’s Instagram post, along with a take down-notice were issued to the studio. After more than a week, the studio did not issue a response. The content remains up.