

Nes Joyner
Tattoo Apprentice
A South Carolina Native of Colombian decent, there was never a time in Nes' life where they were not enamored with the visual arts. Showing a passion for drawing at a young age, Nes' parents were very supportive of their passion and encouraged it however they could! Self-taught for the most part, until taking art classes in high school, Nes spent their time seeking knowledge on their own until their hunt pushed them to find a teacher. They joined the studio in April of 2025 and enthusiastically dove head first into their studies of tattoo history, culture, and art technique. Nes typically likes drawing for black and grey realism, but dabbles in color. Their love of Metal and Goth music and culture keeps their visions on paper on the darker side, but you'd never guess it, given the big smile and happy demeanor that you're greeted with!
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Outside the studio, Nes spends a lot of time enjoying live music! If you ever see them at Grantskis or at venues throughout Columbia, SC, don't hesitate to say hello--just probably wait until you both are outside of the pit!