Alexandra Winthrop – Custom Tattoos
Tattoo artist and illustrator
I’m a professional tattoo artist working at Knight Studios Custom Tattooing in Chicago, Illinois.
I originally took up colored pencils as a way to revive my love of illustration. After working as a corporate graphic designer for years, my drive to create art was at risk of being lost. Now I enjoy working with a perfect mix of my two favorite art forms: illustration and tattooing. Not everyone can say they do what they love for a living, and for that I am especially grateful.
I specialize in macabre wildlife, with a particular interest in birds. My favorite sources for inspiration are conjoined twins, extra juicy meat, and richly aged skulls. What many people find strange or creepy I find fascinatingly beautiful.
I originally took up colored pencils as a way to revive my love of illustration. After working as a corporate graphic designer for years, my drive to create art was at risk of being lost. Now I enjoy working with a perfect mix of my two favorite art forms: illustration and tattooing. Not everyone can say they do what they love for a living, and for that I am especially grateful.
I specialize in macabre wildlife, with a particular interest in birds. My favorite sources for inspiration are conjoined twins, extra juicy meat, and richly aged skulls. What many people find strange or creepy I find fascinatingly beautiful.