About

TRISTAN

Tristan Stricklin is an artist and shop manager at Ink Row Tattoo Studio and an award-winning professional tattoo artist originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She began her tattoo career in 2021 after discovering a deep passion for art and creative expression. From the very start, Tristan balanced the demanding roles of mother, wife, full-time work, and her tattoo apprenticeship—truly embodying the definition of woman power.

In 2024, Tristan and her husband, Sam, made the decision to open their own tattoo studio. While juggling parenthood, tattooing, and countless late nights renovating the space themselves, their vision became reality when the studio opened its doors.

Since then, Tristan has earned multiple awards for her artwork and tattoos and has been featured in several magazines. She is widely recognized for her bold linework and signature freehand floral designs, continuing to make her mark as both a leader within the studio and a powerful creative force in the tattoo industry.