Lara D.

@lditko

💬 they/them 📍Northwestern Connecticut 👉 linktr.ee/lditkoff • pematattoo.com Artist/Illustrator, Tattoo Apprentice Queer, Abolitionist Jew Volunteer Firefighter and EMT Performance Enthusiast and Ritualist

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Lara D.@lditko· 14d

There’s really nothing like it! 🤤 I always have to get strawberries with a side of hot fudge because of @thedeathlydarling.bsky.social

Lara D.@lditko· 15d

Lara D.@lditko· 27d

And another ritual tat down for @nia.covn.io! ✨ Thank you, my love, for sitting so well—that’s a tricky spot! 😶

Lara D.@lditko· 28d

Wowee! Peep this delicate lil finger tat I did for a walk-in client today! She doesn’t like wearing her ring at work so she got her love’s initials to hold space 🥹

Lara D.@lditko· Jul 3

It’s been a while since I posted a choice Dumplin pic. You’re welcome! 😙

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 28

Two gay-ass tattoos in one day?!?! I don’t want Pride month to end!! 🥹 Having this Hedwig and the Angry Inch piece be delicate but imperfect was a bit of a challenge but not gonna lie… this was kind of a dream piece! #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

Six is exposing their upper thigh to reveal a fresh Hedwig and the Angry Inch inspired tattoo. Six is wearing black clothes and is standing in front of a white wall.

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 28

AAAAH! 💖 I am so stoked I got to do this green carnation from my Pride flash and it was Molly’s first tattoo?!?! Be still my heart! 🥹 #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

A photograph of a fresh tattoo of a green carnation on a woman’s bicep. She has curly blonde hair and is wearing a black cami and a white bandana as a neckerchief. She is standing in front of a white wall.

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 26

Did this little ‘Tombstone’ tribute for Heather today and I’m so in love with how it turned out!! 🤠 #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #apprenticetattooer #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo in front of a weathered brick wall. The tattoo is on the lower inner arm and says ‘HUCKLEBERRY’ in a weathered Western-style typeface. The letters are filled with stipple shading.

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 21

And it wouldn’t be June without some Pride flash! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ For the rest of the month, I’m offering these designs for $100 each, color or black and gray! #tattoo #tattoosky #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 21

Did a quick thumb tat for one of my mentor’s regular clients this afternoon! He was hanging out after his appointment and decided to throw some work my way! 🔥 This was so much fun and I got to try some more of Uri’s machines while I was at it! #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

A photo of a fresh tattoo of partially shaded flames done in black and gray on a man’s thumb. He is holding his hand in the sunlight over a dark hardwood floor.

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 14

Claudia came in this afternoon to get this tattoo of her horse’s name. Comet’s almost 30 years old and has been going through a heck of a time this week 🥺 This was such an honor and Claudia will be able to show it off to Comet when she gets picked up from the equine vet today! #tattoosky

A photo of a forearm with a fresh tattoo. The tattoo is of the name ‘Comet’ in an elegant script font done in a deep purple ink. The ‘o’ has been replaced by a heart.

Lara D.@lditko· Jun 7

My walk-in client yesterday picked this fun design from my flash! If you’re into fashion and streetwear, Kasuri NY has an awesome exhibit of archival Y-3 pieces up until July. We’re slinging flash inspired by the brand for $100 for the duration of the show! #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice

A photograph of a fresh tattoo around a client’s knee. They are standing in front of a grungy brick wall.

Lara D.@lditko· May 31

I’m so lucky @nia.covn.io offers his body up for me to practice on! 🤭💕 Another ritual tattoo done at Pema Tattoo! If you’re interested in getting some ink at a reduced apprentice rate, send me a message! #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #ritualtattoo

A photo of someone standing in front of a blank white wall. They are facing to the right showing off a fresh tattoo done in black on their bicep. Nia is wearing a black, distressed sleeveless shirt and has long wavy blonde hair.

Lara D.@lditko· May 29

Just in time to close out Mermay, here is Dumplin’ the shop dog as a manatee mermaid! ✨ Do you have a gratuitous portrait or other commission request? Hit me up! ✌️ #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #neotraditional #mermay #illustration

An illustration of Dumplin, a platinum lilac French Bulldog, as a manatee mermaid. He has yellow stars covering the nipples on his chest and long flowing auburn hair. He is sitting on a rock surrounded by water and traditional-style ‘finger waves’ crashing around him. He is placed in front of a round brown decorative frame and a watercolor-style sunset background.

Lara D.@lditko· May 26

Uri’s regular client, Steven, came back with his girlfriend for some new ink over the weekend! I was so happy to make her vision a reality and she has her next tat planned out already! 😊 #tattooapprentice #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo on the inside of a woman’s ankle. The tattoo is dainty and has a heart comprised of a treble and bass clef, a heartbeat, and the words ‘Just Dance’ in a cursive font. The client is wearing cuffed blue jeans, a beaded anklet, brown leather sandals, and has her toenails painted in a light blue color. She is standing on a brown hardwood floor in front of a white wall.

Lara D.@lditko· May 22

Another cute lil walk-in! ✨ Thanks, Sophia, for requesting this Orion’s Belt constellation! #tattoo #tattoosky #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

Lara D.@lditko· May 4

Stop 🤚 How cute are these walk-ins I got today?? 😭💕 Steve is a regular client of my mentor and he stopped by the studio today with his girlfriend to get something on a whim! Uri already had someone so these were all me 😎 Need some new ink? Shoot me a DM or stop by the studio Thursday-Sundays!

A photo of two fresh tattoos on two arms. The clients are holding hands and showing off a tribal-inspired lock and key with the letters “LO” and “VE” spelled out across their arms.

Lara D.@lditko· Apr 27

I have other projects I really should be doing but when I saw this drawing challenge I knew had to throw in something quick! 💪 Do you need illustrations or character work done? I love commission requests! #TrueRefDT012

A black and white illustration of a demon girl on a pedestal surrounded by skulls. She has dark hair with white fringe, bat-like wings, and is sporting a crooked smile. She is holding a skull in her left hand and has her legs crossed. She is rendered in simple marker-like strokes.

Lara D.@lditko· Apr 17

I’m going to conveniently forget we’re expecting a frost next week and continue living in my Richard Scarry warm weather fantasy ☀️ If you like anything from this outdoor activities flash sheet (or anything else on my site), send me a message! 😎

Lara D.@lditko· Apr 9

Happy Confederate Surrender Day! Commemorating 161 years of taking the fucking L 🖕

An illustration of a Confederate battle flag on fire.

Lara D.@lditko· Apr 4

We finally knocked out the rest of the color for this chest piece! 💥 As always, thank you @nia.covn.io for your love and patience while I repeatedly stabbed you with little needles 😚 #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

A photo of a fresh tattoo on a bare masculine chest with pierced nipples. The tattoo has an eleven-pointed geometric figure inside a blooming floral border. Each petal is filled a different color, like a color wheel.

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 27

Finally bit the bullet and bought a new phone so this might be the last Dumplin’ photo I post from this iPhone 7 🥲

Dumplin is a platinum lilac French Bulldog. He’s laying on a beige and brown dog bed with his fish-shaped chew toy. He’s wearing an orange corduroy sweater and a lime green harness.

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 22

It was so much fun doing this slightly modified bootleg Mickey piece from my flash! This was Aiden’s first tattoo and my first with the coil machine my mentor gifted me! 💥 #tattoosky #tattoo #flashtattoo #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 15

Okay, story time in the thread but this was an absolute dream tattoo! A little Elizabeth from Gintama done on a dear friend at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY 💦 #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 12

Another Friday the 13th already?? 😱 If you’re around Hudson, NY tomorrow we’re having another flash special! Designs start at $33 but if you want something in color or a lil larger you’re looking at just $66! #tattoos #tattoosky #flashtattoo #tattooapprentice #queertattooer #fridaythe13th

A black and white flyer for a Friday the 13th flash tattoo special at Pema Tattoo! Black text over a light gray tribal design reads: ‘FRIDAY THE 13TH / FLASH SPECIAL / 03.13.26 / DESIGNS START AT $33 / 12 PM - 6 PM / 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE KASURI’

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 8

I think I can finally share this one 🫣 I’ve been chipping away at this dragon head on my thigh for a while now but I think I got the last bits I wanted to touch up knocked out today! #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattooer

An exposed thigh against a weathered metal surface revealing a tattoo of a dragon head done in a Neo-Traditional style. There are a few fresh spots but it is mostly healed and settled.

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 8

Got to start off the day with this slick tribal Capricorn sign for my new buddy, Nick, to represent his daughter! We’re already planning a Virgo sign for his son the next time he drops by! #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #queertattoer

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 7

Second ever walk-in client! 🥳 Bronwyn is collecting flowers on her leg, each from different artists. Mine is her newest addition at the top; my mentor did the sweet magnolia right underneath it! #tattoos #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo

A photograph of a fresh tattoo of a stylized peony on a person’s calf. There are other flowers in different styles underneath it. The leg is on a massage table covered with a disposable sheet.

Lara D.@lditko· Mar 1

Finally got to tattoo some of my fruit and veg flash!! Nathaniel opted for a funky lil kohlrabi and a bunch o’ grapes 😁 This was an absolute joy! #tattoo #tattoos #tattoosky #tattooapprentice

Nathaniel is baring his upper middle arm to reveal a freshly tattooed illustration of a kohlrabi, a root vegetable. The tattoo is under a layer of Recovery Derm Shield.

Nathaniel is showing off a freshly tattooed bunch of grapes drawn in a 70s illustrative style. It is colored in bright purple, pink, and greens.
He is wearing a bright blue shirt and gray patterned jeans.

Lara D.@lditko· Feb 28

Another ritual tattoo down for @nia.covn.io 😙 This time tackling one from his Sigil Extension work Done at Pema Tattoo in Hudson, NY under the direction of Uri Braun #tattoo #tattoosky #tattooapprentice #chaosky