Our Team

We're a team of builders, Artists, and tattoo enthusiasts creating something real for the tattoo industry. Here's what the CO:CREATE team has to say about their own tattoo experiences, the Artists they admire, and why this work matters to them.

Tara Fung

CEO

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What do you love about the tattoo industry and tattoo artists?

I heard a tattoo artist describe themselves as pirates - choosing to shrug off certain societal norms and fiercely independent - I aspire to that level of self-direction, where I'm writing my story for myself, not for those I think may read it.

Matt Hamilton

Chief Product Officer

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What is your favorite tattoo style and why?

American Traditional. The history behind the style is what drew me in & the timelessness of the designs is what keeps me coming back.

Maren Ziobrowski

Head of Growth

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What’s your favorite story about a tattoo you have?

I have a bow on my wrist that my Artist lifted from a drawing my daughter did. She puts bows on everyone she draws and I wanted to remember that always. Life needs more whimsy and what's more whimsical than a bow?

Janelle Engle

Chief of Staff

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Who is your favorite tattoo artist on CO:CREATE? I love how whimsical and fun all of

Pamela Carvalho

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‘s work is. Each design feels like its apart of this colorful magical world she’s created and I just want to live in that vibe always.

Victor Fernandez

Senior FE Engineer

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What's your favorite story about a tattoo you have?

I love my first tattoo. It is a Lord of the Rings inspired tattoo that I got with a group of friends. I still remember the day fondly.

Kayla Talastas

Artist Success Associate

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What do you love about tattoos and tattoo artists?

My love for tattoos and this industry comes from its deep roots in practice and history. Tattoos have always been marks of identity, from indigenous traditions as signifiers of status and protection, to being embraced as symbols and acts of rebellion and independence, to becoming acts of pure impulse and whimsy. Seeing today’s community of artists move the legacy of this art with them while simultaneously pushing boundaries to tell stories and connect with clients and each other is deeply inspiring.

D. Love

Brand and Creative Lead

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What do you love about tattoos and tattoo artists?

Art comes in so many forms, a lot of which can be destroyed or "deleted" in an instant. Tattoos are a point of pride, an honor to wear, a long lasting but temporary (because at some point we all die) form of expression. Being able to gift that to someone or be someone's canvas is such a special thing. It's about the engagement with the art and the artist and not just buying a piece at a gallery or something online.

Chaise Taylor

Associate Product Manager

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What is your favorite tattoo style and why?

Blackwork American Traditional, it's fun to get creative with contrast when using such an extremely limited palette

Ethan Gouty

Tech Lead, Back End.

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Who is your favorite CO:CREATE artist?

That's so hard to say. We have a lot of great artists that have styles I like. But I really like

Carlotta Ink

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's black and red work. And there are more for sure.

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