About Chris Nelson

I've been tattooing for over 16 years, and it’s still my dream job.

My range is wide by design. On any given week I might be working a deep, atmospheric black and grey landscape sleeve, a fully saturated Pokémon piece, a bold neo-traditional floral, or a cover-up that most artists would turn away. I gravitate toward bold linework and full saturation, and I genuinely enjoy the challenge of a cover-up and taking something someone's outgrown and turning it into something they'll actually be proud to show.

Beyond tattooing, I also do print making, screen printing, and graphic design. My creative life extends well past the tattoo chair, and I think that broader foundation shows up in the intentionality of everything I make.

When I'm not at Fortune & Fate, you'll find me at tattoo conventions across the country— staying sharp and bringing that energy back into every appointment.