Trystan Shields

They/Them He/Him

Trysten Shields tattooist

Meet Trystan –
My contact preference is via DM on Instagram.
Other options are via text at four, one, four, 737-1394 and email.

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Some insect friends for Matt ( @illconceivedarts )

Some insect friends for Matt ( @illconceivedarts ) from quite a bit ago. I genuinely had a blast doing these because I always find bugs to be a fun tattoo subject matter. I’ve just been neglecting posting stuff this year.

I’m always down to tattoo all your insect friends. I’m currently working on a piece that was teased on my stories that I’m particularly excited to show y’all when it’s finished.

Until next time!

#bugtattoo #insecttattoo #crickettattoo #trantulatattoo #spidertattoo #blackandgreytattoo #detailtattoo #stipplingtattoo

Look at these. I had a fantastic time doing these

Look at these. I had a fantastic time doing these pieces on Sicily ( @slalicata ), practically forever ago, and it is always a great time having her around.

Anyway. I never posted these because I am not the greatest fan of how the photo turned out. Taking photos with artificial light is forever and always a task. I have gotten significantly better at it with a little help and guidance but I still struggle at times.

I love being tasked with pieces that challenge me to some degree. It helps me learn new things all of the time.

Until next time!

#fruittattoo #colortattoo #detailtattoo #orangetattoo #lemontattoo #industryinks

A drawn on branch on Allie ( @allie_rose648 ) from

A drawn on branch on Allie ( @allie_rose648 ) from a while ago surrounded by som healed pieces for her.

Thank you so much!

Until next time friends!

#blackandgreytattoo #stipplingtattoo #branchtattoo #healedtattoo #detailtattoo

A lil hummingbird on Katie ( @czspeechtherapy ) fr

A lil hummingbird on Katie ( @czspeechtherapy ) from a lil bit ago. Thank you so much for being an amazing conversation and pushing me to do things that stress me tf out.

I’m gonna be posting my schedule for June here shortly so keep an eye on that everyone else!

Until next time!

#colortattoo #hummingbirdtattoo #birdtattoo #detailtattoo #industryinks

A knee peony for Brenda ( @heybjay ) from a bit ag

A knee peony for Brenda ( @heybjay ) from a bit ago. I really love how this turned out and I love getting to try new things because it helps develop my own style of tattooing.

Thanks again!

Until next time!

#colortattoo #industryinks #flowertattoo #peonytattoo #floraltattoo

Two separate mandalas on Maddie ( @maddie.witkowsk

Two separate mandalas on Maddie ( @maddie.witkowski ) on two seperate occasions. We’re working on a sleeve currently and will be adding more to it soon.

Thanks so much!

Until next time!

#mandalatattoo #whipshadingtattoo #detailtattoo #blackandgreytattoo

Here’s to 25. 24 was hard. Maybe 25 will be ea

Here’s to 25.

24 was hard. Maybe 25 will be easier.

🥳🎉

A flowery mandala on the lovely Brenda ( @heybjay

A flowery mandala on the lovely Brenda ( @heybjay ) from a while ago.

Thank you as always for letting me do some absolutely fun and unique pieces and constantly allow me to try new things.

Until next time!

#mandalatattoo #colortattoo #detailtattoo #industryinks

Just the @hersheys Bubble Yum duck on a the rad Ar

Just the @hersheys Bubble Yum duck on a the rad Artemis ( @bookhoardingdragon ). No biggie.

This was a piece of flash I’ve had for a few years now and it’s very cool I finally got to do it.

Thank you so much! Until next time!

#colortattoo #bubbleyum #charactertattoo #logotattoo #hersheys #bubblegum #bubblegumtattoo

Lil strawberry themed Snoopy keychain on my friend

Lil strawberry themed Snoopy keychain on my friend Liv ( @olivia.beatriceee ) from spring break.

Thank you for stressing me tf out with creative freedoms. I love an anxiety induced tattoo design.

Until next time!

#snoopytattoo #strawberrytattoo #colortattoo #detailtattoo #keychaintattoo #chaintattoo

Another bunch of lilacs with a paper fan on Jazmin

Another bunch of lilacs with a paper fan on Jazmine ( @jazzy_jo_ ) for their mother.

Thank you so much for letting me create another fun colorful design for you!

Until next time!

#colortattoo #flowertattoo #lilactattoo #lilac #fantattoo #paperfantattoo #industryinks #finelinetattoo #detailtattoo

A lil snuffed out cigarette on Lucifer ( @trashgob

A lil snuffed out cigarette on Lucifer ( @trashgoblin2523 ) from my Valentine’s Day flash. This was a while ago but I’ve been slipping on posting which isn’t probably best for the algorithm but what can you do?

I have a bunch of open availability that I’ll be posting about soon here on my story highlight so please keep your eyes pealed for that. I’ve been also considering some new flash.

Okay. Have a great rest of your day! Until next time my friends!

#flashtattoo #cigarettetattoo #valentinesdaytattoo #colortattoo #handtattoo

A lil elephant on Brenda ( @heybjay ) from earlier

A lil elephant on Brenda ( @heybjay ) from earlier this week. Thank you again for letting me do this for you even if you hiss at me 🤣

Until next time!

#colortattoo #cartoontattoo #industryinks #elephanttattoo #cutetattoo

Thank you Nora ( @noraegraham ) for coming in and

Thank you Nora ( @noraegraham ) for coming in and getting this lilac tattoo from me. I had a blast getting to tattoo you and make another Nebraskan friend.

Thanks so much!

Until next time!

#flowertattoo #lilactattoo #lilac #blackandgreytattoo #whipshadingtattoo #stippletattoo #detailtattoo #milwaukeetattoo

I tried to post this earlier and the internet just

I tried to post this earlier and the internet just ate it and it’s now gone. Hm. Let’s try this again.

Thank you so much to the ever lovely Brenda ( @heybjay ) for coming in and getting one of my Valentine’s Day pieces last month. I always appreciate the continued support from you and how you allow me to create.

Thank you. Until next time!

#valentinesdaytattoo #valentinesday #colortattoo #tattooflash #customtattoo #lightertattoo #hearttattoo

Illustrative flower I did on Eryn ( @eryn__hucksto

Illustrative flower I did on Eryn ( @eryn__huckstorf ) last month in two separate sessions.

Thank you so much for coming in and getting this done. It was a pleasure as always.

Until next time!

#illustration #flowertattoo #detailtattoo #blackandgreytattoo #backtattoo

Sword tattoo on Taylor ( @taytaycook12 ) from a co

Sword tattoo on Taylor ( @taytaycook12 ) from a couple weeks back! Thank you, as always, for letting me create without restriction.

I have some upcoming availability this month and I would love to get you in. Check my story highlight on my page!

Thanks! Until next time.

#blackandgreytattoo #stippletattoo #swordtattoo #swordandmoon #detailtattoo

One of my many tattoos I’ve done recently but ne

One of my many tattoos I’ve done recently but neglected to post.
This is a Valentine’s Day tattoo I did on the lovely Bethany ( @boothanoo ) a while back and had an absolute blast doing it. Thank you so much for getting an original design!
I always appreciate all my lovely clients who let me create.
Until next time!
#valentinesdaytattoo #colortattoo #strawberrytattoo #cutetattoo

Thank you so much Shawna ( @existenz.krise ) for c

Thank you so much Shawna ( @existenz.krise ) for coming in and getting an isopod tattooed on your leg. His name is Mr. William “Willy” Pod we decided and I love him greatly.
I had a blast getting to do him and want to tattoo more bugs in the future! So if you’d be interested please shoot me a DM.
Thanks again!
Until next time!
#rolypolytattoo #bugtattoo #isopodtattoo #isopod #colortattoo #detailtattoo

A lil rabbit cover-up on Jazmine ( @jazzy_jo_ ) fr

A lil rabbit cover-up on Jazmine ( @jazzy_jo_ ) from a bit ago.
Thank you so much for the creative freedom! I had a really fun time creating this piece for you.
I got to try out some new things and I learned some stuff along the way.
Until next time!
#colortattoo #rabbittattoo #bunnytattoo #coveruptattoo #industryinks #detailtattoo #flowertattoo

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