Apprentice Artist

Every great artist starts somewhere. Asia Machado is starting at the top.

Asia Machado is the newest member of the Tattoo Plug NYC family, training directly under founder and lead artist Justine Albano in Astoria, Queens. Her apprenticeship is rooted in a full-spectrum approach — because at Tattoo Plug, artists are built to do it all. While Asia continues developing her tattooing skills across all styles, she has already established herself as the studio's go-to tooth gems specialist, bringing a precise, meticulous touch to every application.

She's also actively learning the art of piercing, adding yet another skill to her growing arsenal. Asia is one to watch — and right now, her books are more open than they will be for long.

Specialties: Tooth Gems · Tattoo Apprentice · All Styles (in training) · Piercing (in training)

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