I'm a freelance artist specializing in character design, tattoo illustration, and book illustration. My work focuses on blending strong visual storytelling with detailed, expressive design. Whether I’m creating original characters, custom tattoo concepts, or illustrations for published works, I aim to bring each idea to life with creativity and clarity. I love collaborating with clients to turn their visions into bold, meaningful art.…

Arin James Lakey-Torres

I'm a freelance artist specializing in character design, tattoo illustration, and book illustration. My work focuses on blending strong visual storytelling with detailed, expressive design. Whether I’m creating original characters, custom tattoo concepts, or illustrations for published works, I aim to bring each idea to life with creativity and clarity. I love collaborating with clients to turn their visions into bold, meaningful art.…

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I’m a freelance artist specializing in character design, tattoo illustration, and book illustration. My work focuses on blending strong visual storytelling with detailed, expressive design. Whether I’m creating original characters, custom tattoo concepts, or illustrations for published works, I aim to bring each idea to life with creativity and clarity. I love collaborating with clients to turn their visions into bold, meaningful art.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Licensed Tattoo Artist at Black Sheep Salon and Tattoo
March 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Licensed Tattoo Artist delivering high-quality artwork while maintaining a clean, sterile workspace. Educated clients on aftercare, supported management with bookkeeping, inventory, and scheduling, cultivated vendor relationships for pricing, mentored junior artists, built a diverse portfolio, and contributed to revenue through upselling, promotions, and efficient scheduling.
Licensed Tattoo Artist at Black Sheep Salon and Tattoo
March 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Maintained a clean, safe, and sterile work environment, educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, supported studio management with administrative tasks, managed inventory, cultivated vendor relationships, mentored junior tattoo artists, contributed to portfolio development, and consistently met or exceeded sales targets through up-selling and design consultations.
Licensed Tattoo Artist at Village Ink Therapy
July 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Licensed Tattoo Artist responsible for inventory management, client education on aftercare, and support of studio operations including bookkeeping and scheduling. Mentored junior artists, expanded client portfolio, achieved service upsell targets, and ensured client satisfaction through design collaboration and meticulous workmanship.
Licensed Tattoo Artist at Village Ink Therapy
July 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Managed inventory and supplies, educated clients on aftercare, supported administrative tasks including bookkeeping and scheduling, mentored junior artists, contributed to portfolio growth, and maintained a high level of client satisfaction and repeat business.
Receptionist at Jackson Massage and Day Spa
May 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025
Greeted visitors, confirmed appointments, answered calls, maintained a clean reception area, resolved customer problems, processed cash transactions, streamlined front desk operations, and supported clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality.
Circulation Clerk at JSCC Library
May 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025
Provided exceptional customer service, maintained organized circulation areas, assisted patrons with searches, processed new materials, managed overdue notices, facilitated interlibrary loans, educated patrons on equipment, and supported inventory and record-keeping.
Receptionist at Jackson Massage and Day Spa
May 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025
Greeted visitors, confirmed appointments, answered and directed calls, maintained a tidy reception area, handled cash transactions, streamlined front desk operations, performed data entry and clerical tasks, and maintained client confidentiality and records.
Circulation Clerk at JSCC Library
May 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025
Provided exceptional customer service, maintained organized circulations, assisted patrons and staff, promoted library services, processed and shelved materials, managed overdue notices, and supported inventory and records accuracy.

Education

Associate of Arts at Jackson State Community College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Associate of Arts at Jackson State Community College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment
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    Stay quiet
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    They’re watching me
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    Character sheet
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    Group Photo
    A Polaroid of a group of friends done digitally illustrator graphicdesigner digitalartist…
    Sweet Dreams
    A depiction of The Goddess Nyx visiting a follower in their dreams illustrator digitalart graphicdesigner…