Artists Ayumi

Biography

Born in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from high school, she was uncertain about her future path but decided to dive into the one world that truly interested her: tattooing. She set her sights on becoming a tattoo artist right out of high school and knocked on the door of Ray’s studio.

As a first-generation member of Ray’s tattoo assistant program, she is one of the studio’s longest-standing members. With adaptability and a cool-headed nature, she tackled the rigorous training without excuses, steadily mastering each lesson and pushing her own abilities to the limit. She faithfully and thoroughly acquired Daniel’s techniques, steadily growing as an artist. As a result of this unwavering progress, she is now trusted to run the Tokyo studio. Like Daniel, she has no attachment to specific designs, making this lack of “fixation” her strength.

Her calm, composed demeanor is evident in consultations, where she listens intently and offers thoughtful advice. This careful approach builds a sense of stability as an artist. She puts full effort into incorporating clients’ wishes into her designs, producing beautifully intricate works that captivate people both domestically and internationally. Known for a delicate touch using fine lines, she excels at floral designs, a style that remains highly popular. While floral designs often combine elements like snakes, she also receives requests for a variety of motifs, including animal portraits.

She is especially popular among international clients for traditional Japanese designs such as cherry blossoms, koi fish, and fans. While her primary focus is on blackwork, she is also proficient in color tattoos. Trained in white tattoos and cover-ups by Daniel at Ray’s, she has made these techniques her own. Her current goals are to communicate more smoothly with international clients and continue refining her skills in white tattoos and cover-ups. Despite being the youngest at Ray’s, she commands a sense of dignity. “I encourage clients to carefully select a studio and an artist to avoid needing cover-ups. I’m here to fully meet the needs of those who come to me. When you visit the studio, feel free to discuss anything with me. Let’s create a beautiful, regret-free tattoo together.”