Artist by nature, tattooist by trade. Growing up in the creative environment of her mother's tattoo studio, LaRae developed a deep appreciation for the art form.
Her own work is shaped by years as a traditional pencil and ink artist. She is often drawn to organic styles — flora, fauna, and natural geometry — inspired by etching and traditional relief-cut printing.
When she's not in the studio, you can usually find her working in the corner of a coffee shop with her dog, Caspian. To see more of her life as a tattoo apprentice, follow along on Instagram.
Jamie Fifer founded Emerald Artistry Studio after establishing her career in the ink industry. She tattooed for a decade before setting down the machine to pursue oil painting.
When Jamie closed the studio, her daughter LaRae became her apprentice — carrying the lineage of craft forward into a new generation.
Emerald Artistry Studio has evolved to house the creative family's works under the new name of Fifer Fine Art. The legacy of Jamie's brick-and-mortar tattoo studio continues with LaRae Ink Atelier.
The foundation of this atelier is rooted in reverence for authenticity and integrity in the craft of tattooing. Whether a simple appreciation of aesthetics or a meaningful milestone, the goal is a tattoo that represents both the client and the artist: considered, well-proportioned, and true to the body it lives on.