Sheryl Lake

Hi, I am Sheryl. If you do not know me, I have been tattooing here in Tucson since 2002. I didn't start tattooing until I was 29, so that makes me in my 50s now—53 at the end of this year to be exact. Getting to your fifties, for a lot of us, is quite the awakening. By now, a lot of us have already experienced several "dark night of the soul" type events. The loss of love, the loss of a life not lived, the death of loved ones, are just some of the experiences that have shaped a lot of lives...

Healing Art Tattoo has moved into a larger studio space, and I am feeling that mix of excitement, gratitude, and “there are still boxes everywhere” that comes with a meaningful new beginning. I am still in the same complex at 326 S Wilmot Rd, but I have moved from Suite C-130 into Suite C100. So this is not a goodbye to the place you already know. It is more like opening a wider door inside the same familiar corner. This move gives me more room to grow the work I care about most: custom...

Choosing an Areola Tattoo Artist: A Personal Journey to Healing Choosing an areola tattoo artist can feel deeply personal. It often comes after breast surgery, gender-affirming surgery, reconstruction, scarring, or another chapter that already took energy and patience. The right artist does more than match pigment. They help create a calm, respectful experience where you feel informed, heard, and in control. This guide walks through how to find a skilled artist in your city, what the...