Joyce Swope | Apprentice

Hello there! My name is Joyce, and I’m a lifelong artist and current tattoo apprentice at Golden Gaia Tattoo. I’ve been passionate about art my entire life, specifically cartoons and animation. 

I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I also have a background in face and body painting and caricatures, as well as screen printing as co-owner of local screen print company Etna Print Circus. I’m using my experience in different mediums to help tackle this new medium of tattooing.

As a queer person, I like to make art and products that represents my community. I also attend and table at Anthrocon every year, and love making furry anthro art for folks to enjoy.

I like to focus on fun, colorful designs, sometimes with a cheeky sense of humor. 

While I continue my training, please reach out to get on my client list for the future!