Meet the Artist Behind the Ink
Welcome, I’m Linda Torres (she/her/they/them), a trauma-informed tattoo artist with a deep commitment to understanding and honoring your personal journey through art. My path began in the world of fine art, where I found my love for storytelling and emotion through painting. Over time, I expanded my creative vision into the realm of tattooing, where I specialize in emotionally connected tattooing that reflects your unique experiences, memories, and aspirations.
Currently, I travel between Houston, TX and Olympia, WA, but wherever I am, I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. The space I create is more than just a place to get a tattoo, it's a warm cocoon where your transformation and your story takes center stage. Every tattoo I create is a deeply personal collaboration. I understand that tattoos are permanent and that they carry weight, which is why I take time to truly listen to you, ensuring that we’re aligned on your vision.
I require a consultation for every tattoo request because I believe in truly connecting with my clients. This isn’t just about choosing a design, it’s about understanding the emotional significance behind it. Whether you're marking a milestone, healing from trauma, or expressing something deeply personal, I’m here to guide you through the process with care and compassion.
As a trauma-informed tattoo artist, I am dedicated to fostering a safe, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable and at ease. The tattoo process is intimate and vulnerable, and I value your time, your body, and your story. I never rush my clients or the artistic process. I usually schedule only one client per day to ensure we have the time and space to create something truly meaningful together.
I work exclusively in realism, crafting custom pieces that are as unique as you are. I take pride in my ability to listen, connect, and create tattoos that resonate on a deeper level. And if for any reason I’m not the right fit for your vision, I will help guide you toward finding the artist who is.
If you're ready to explore how your story can be immortalized through art, I invite you to request a consultation by emailing me at TattoosWithLinda@gmail.com
Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life in a way that speaks to your soul.
The Empathic Tattoo Artist
Rooted in Art, Guided by Healing
I didn’t choose art—it chose me.
Art has been the one true constant in my life, showing up in every chapter like a quiet, persistent guide. As a child, I was always drawing, always painting, always reaching for something that felt like home. I used to beg my mom to let me take weekend art classes at the local community center, anything to get closer to that feeling, that magic, that expression. While other kids were fitting in, I was quietly coloring outside the lines, feeling different, misunderstood, and searching for where I belonged.
Growing up queer and somewhat isolated, art became my first language. It was how I coped, how I communicated, and eventually, how I found myself. I didn’t have a roadmap or support during those years, but I had a sketchbook. And later, when I pursued art in college, still trying to find solid ground, I began to understand that this path wasn’t just something I loved, it was something I needed. Art chose me because it knew I’d listen.
Today, I’m a professional tattoo artist and painter who creates from a deeply personal, holistic perspective. My focus is realism, but what drives my work is more than technique, it’s connection. Whether it’s skin or canvas, every piece I create is an offering. Tattooing, for me, isn’t just body art, it’s storytelling. It’s healing. It’s memorializing. It’s marking a moment on someone’s journey with intention, care, and reverence. It’s an intimate collaboration where I get to hold space for someone else’s truth and turn it into something permanent.
I didn’t plan to become a tattoo artist, but it’s become an integral part of my journey and my purpose in this life. Tattooing has given me another way to connect, to listen, to witness, and to honor. It has become a part of my mission as both an artist and a healer.
I strive to be the person I needed when I was younger.
I create for her and I can create for your inner child as well.
Ultimately, my work, whether through ink or paint, is about reminding people that we are not alone. That we are all connected. That we all deserve abundance, comfort, joy, and love. And that art, in all its forms, can help guide us back to that truth.
Book Your Next Tattoo Session
If you’ve made it this far—thank you. It means a lot.
If my work speaks to you and you’re ready for something intentional, soulful, and custom, I’d love to connect. My approach is gentle, intentional, and rooted in holding space for your story.
I do all communication by email, and I require a video or in-person consult before booking. This step is important to me, it allows us to align on vision, energy, and purpose before moving forward.
I communicate strictly through email and respond personally to each inquiry. A deposit is required to hold your spot once we’re aligned. You don’t need to have all the answers, just bring your curiosity.
This is more than a tattoo—it’s a collaboration, a story, and a healing space.
Let’s create something meaningful, sacred, and lasting.
