Katherine D. Vargas

Tattoo Artist

Katherine D. Vargas is a Tattoo Artist based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She works out of Artillery Tattoo Studio in Elizabeth, and is an accomplished artist. Katherine is known for her custom floral pieces, and also specializes in black and grey realism. She draws inspiration for her work from the natural world, and is also accomplished in creating designs of animals. She is a part of the Pro Team for Mad Rabbit, a clean, vegan-formulated tattoo skincare company. Aftercare products like Mad Rabbit’s provide an essential part of the tattoo healing process.

Education

Kean University

Professional Achievements

Featured in Inked Magazine
Pro Team Ambassador for Mad Rabbit
Top 100 Tattoo Influencers 2025, Feedspot

Certifications & Organizations

Completed Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Body Art

Favorite Piece of Advice

Trust the artist and the process of tattoos. Artists often spend years refining their craft and understanding how designs will flow on the skin, so allowing them the freedom to adapt and perfect the design to the individual’s body is key.

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Forum Comments (2)

Why do people get tattoos

People find different ways to cope with things or to find closure with things. I do a lot of grief tattoos, and that helps my clients a lot. Also, tattoos just became very, very, very popular within the last 10 years. People just like the look and the aesthetic of it, but mostly, it's because of healing with overcoming something and becoming a better version of themselves.

How do I get started as a tattoo artist?

Coming from someone who's actually got more tattoos, I do personally think I would trust someone more who has tattoos just because they know they experienced themselves. And it's some sort of commitment. Especially when they have good tattoos, too, it just shows that they did their research. I've met some tattoo artists without any and I feel like I wouldn't be able to share a bond with them if they were tattooing my whole entire arm and they have no idea what it feels like.

Co-authored Articles (7)

The 4 Stages of a Healing Tattoo

How long it takes for a tat to heal, plus signs you're on the right track Your tattoo’s healing process starts the moment you leave the parlor. Tattoo healing happens in four natural stages over 2 to 4 weeks: swelling ...

How to

Deal With Tattoo Pain

When it comes to getting inked, the old motto "no pain, no gain" is unfortunately rather accurate. All tattoos hurt at least a ''little''. However, by going into your appointment with the right knowledge and using a few ...

What Do Teardrop Tattoos Mean?

Exploring the complex history of the teardrop tatFew tattoos have the lore and notoriety of a teardrop under the eye. But is that lore really true? Is all of that notoriety earned? While these tattoos may have once indic...

What Is the Least (& Most) Painful Place to Get a Tattoo?

Experts weigh in on how to get a painless tattoo Not all tattoos are created equal when it comes to pain—some parts of your body are much less sensitive than others, and different parts of the body have distinct number...

How to

Get Your First Tattoo

From school emblems to Celtic designs to photo-realistic portraits, tattoos can be a great way to express your personal style. If you've never gotten a tattoo before, you don't have to walk into the tattoo shop blindly. ...

How to

Choose Tattoo Placement

Tattoos are a big commitment. Agonizing over which design to permanently ink onto your skin is only one part of the puzzle. First you'll need to decide where the design will go on your body. Placement matters, especially...

Sun Protection for New & Old Tattoos: A Complete Guide

Plus, sunscreen & product recommendations from folks with inkIf you have a tattoo, you’re probably wondering about the best ways to care for it and prevent it from fading. Whether it’s brand new or fully healed, one ...