Shawna — Tucson Tattoo Artist
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Shawna
Shop Owner, Tattooer, Fakir Foundation Alumni (Piercing), Registered Nurse
Blackwork, Botanicals, Strong Color, Bold Lines
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Testimonials and Reviews
“Shawna was my artist and i’m so impressed with her work! She worked with me on my design, customized it a few times to get the details right (very patient by the way), resized it about 6 times (did i mention patient?), and made sure i was happy with the stencil. Her line work is excellent and that is what I was specifically looking for – excellent line work! I would 100% go back to her.”
“I’ve gotten 3 tattoos from Shawna and 1 from Jasmine and I love them all. The artists at Broken Clover are professional, attentive, talented, and kind. The shop is creative and community-oriented. Highly recommend this place to get inked.”
“Shawna pierced my flat and conch. She was incredible. Super sweet, patient, and gentle. I felt less pain vs my other ear pericings. Highly recommend. ☺️”
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Shawna — Tucson Botanical, Blackwork & Custom Tattoo Artist
Shawna is a Tucson tattoo artist, registered nurse, professional piercer, and co-owner of Broken Clover Tattoo. She specializes in botanical tattoos, blackwork, bold linework, strong color, and custom designs that balance clean execution with a thoughtful, personal feel.
Her work is a strong fit for clients drawn to flowers, insects, natural subjects, decorative designs, American traditional influence, geometric elements, and carefully composed custom tattoos. Whether the idea is delicate and detailed or bright and bold, Shawna focuses on making the finished piece feel intentional on the body—not merely good on paper.
A collaborative tattoo process, without the pressure
A tattoo is permanent. Shawna believes clients should have time to feel certain about the design, size, and placement before the appointment begins.
She works with clients to refine their idea, adjust important details, and make sure the stencil feels right before tattooing starts. That process is especially helpful for first tattoos, meaningful personal pieces, and anyone who knows what they want but needs an experienced artist to help make it work as a tattoo.
Shawna offers clear professional input when a design may need to change for placement, readability, or longevity—but the client’s priorities remain part of the process. The goal is not to rush someone into accepting a stencil. It is to begin only when the tattoo feels right.
Botanical tattoos, clean linework, and designs made to hold up
Shawna is especially drawn to fine-line and bold-line botanicals, blackwork, natural imagery, decorative tattoo designs, color illustration, and American traditional-inspired work. Her portfolio includes flowers, insects, desert imagery, fruit, animals, technical objects, and custom pieces that combine soft detail with confident structure.
Clients choose her when they are looking for:
- Botanical and floral tattoos
- Fine-line or bold-line nature designs
- Blackwork and decorative tattoos
- Color tattoos with clear outlines
- Geometric elements and precise composition
- Custom tattoos with thoughtful placement
- Tattoos that need careful sizing before they are applied
- A patient, detail-focused artist for a first or meaningful tattoo
Clean lines and careful placement matter because tattoos change as the body moves, heals, and ages. Shawna approaches design with that long view in mind, helping clients choose a version of their idea that will remain readable and satisfying over time.
Professional care from consultation through healing
Shawna’s background as a registered nurse informs her attention to anatomy, hygiene, healing, and the practical realities of wearing a tattoo for life. That does not mean every tattoo heals identically, but it does mean she takes the process seriously from the first conversation through aftercare.
As a longtime tattooer and professional piercer, Shawna also helps maintain Broken Clover’s standards for cleanliness, client care, and clear communication. Her work is suited to clients who want an artist who is calm, capable, and precise without making the appointment feel cold or intimidating.
Is Shawna the right Tucson tattoo artist for your idea?
Shawna may be a particularly good fit if you want a botanical tattoo, blackwork design, custom color piece, decorative linework, or a tattoo that needs patient attention to placement and scale.
She works by appointment so there is time to discuss the project properly. If you have reference images, a loose concept, or simply a subject you want turned into something personal, send her what you have and explain what matters most to you. She can help determine whether the project is a good fit and how to approach it.
Ready to book with Shawna? Use the booking form to share your idea, placement, size, and reference images.