Blog — Kirk Nilsen

July 15, 2026

He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary. - Seneca

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June 28, 2026

Savannah, Georgia • Always been a favorite city of mine. I was going to move here back in 2007 but life had different pl

Savannah, Georgia • Always been a favorite city of mine. I was going to move here back in 2007 but life had different plans • Fun being here today

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June 15, 2026

Travel photo dump

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May 28, 2026

phone pics • I am often asked what inspires my art - it's my daily walks to work. I only work in cities I am inspired by

phone pics • I am often asked what inspires my art - it's my daily walks to work. I only work in cities I am inspired by. I want to create something that brings you into the world that I love, that envelopes the feeling of ancient art, arch

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April 3, 2026

Just saw a woman rip her pants off in broad daylight and pull her a-- apart so she could defecate in the road while scre

Just saw a woman rip her pants off in broad daylight and pull her a-- apart so she could defecate in the road while screaming. Other than that, I missed being here. Beverly Hills all week. Coming back soon 🙏🏼

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March 3, 2026

“Correct yourself, and you will correct a thousand others.” — Seraphim of Sarov

“Correct yourself, and you will correct a thousand others.” — Seraphim of Sarov Prints & other merch available on my site Currently creating new art that will be showcased at an upcoming art shoe, original one off - no prints. Musical arran

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February 21, 2026

Wisdom, journey, mastery, silence • Creating new art & music • @spanish.castles ☦️

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January 27, 2026

My books will be closing soon and I will be taking on less tattoo projects and less traveling for tattooing - as I am wo

My books will be closing soon and I will be taking on less tattoo projects and less traveling for tattooing - as I am working on various other art projects and art shows coming up. These are my current travel dates, and no other future plan

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January 20, 2026

Thanks for the trust • I have a space in San Diego open in May, and one spot in Charleston in February

Thanks for the trust • I have a space in San Diego open in May, and one spot in Charleston in February . . . . #mandalatattoo #ornamentaltattoo #cathedraltattoo

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January 4, 2026

Absolutely FUCK this cold weather. Manifesting HEAT. Summer photo dump.

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December 31, 2025

Books open • Chalreston, SC • March, April, May

Books open • Chalreston, SC • March, April, May My ideas or yours Love doing gothic beach scenes - medieval Spanish coastlines and cathedrals #medievaltattoo #ornamentaltattoo #charlestontattoo

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November 20, 2025

Kerkklokken • Amsterdam

Kerkklokken • Amsterdam . . . . #amsterdam #church #gothic #medievalchurch #netherlands #amaterdamchurch

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October 17, 2025

NEW • YORK • CITY • I am proud to announce I am now accepting appointments @royalgothictattoostudio in Tribeca thanks to

NEW • YORK • CITY • I am proud to announce I am now accepting appointments @royalgothictattoostudio in Tribeca thanks to my good friend @jennakerrtattoo • Been a long time since I have worked in NY but I am extremely excited to start this n

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August 29, 2025

• Music by @spanish.castles •

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August 3, 2025

• iphone photography today • Instagram only tells my neighbors - but maybe a client or two will see this - I also tattoo

• iphone photography today • Instagram only tells my neighbors - but maybe a client or two will see this - I also tattoo in Charleston, South Carolina • I am booked this month, but have space available in winter 2026 here if interested • #c

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