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Leila Willis Newton

@ghostdogtattoo.bsky.social

She/Her ✨Tattooing and puppies on Haida Gwaii •CALGARY June 18 at Deadly Tattoos •VANCOUVER June 22/23 at Sacred Heart Tattoo •BELLABELLA June 24-30 ✨Link below for info and appointments👇🏽 https://linktr.ee/Ghostdogtattoo

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A brightly coloured lemon tattoo with leaves and flowers on the tricep area

A brightly coloured lemon tattoo with leaves and flowers on the tricep area

A pink strawberry tattoo with leaves and flowers on the tricep area

A pink strawberry tattoo with leaves and flowers on the tricep area

Lil lemon for Allanah! So fun 🙏🏼 plus a strawberry we did 4? years ago?

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #colortattoo #lemontattoo #strawberrytattoo #atxtattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #calgarytattooartist #calgary #tattooer

03.05.2025 00:45 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A beetle tattoo and spider tattoo on the front of someone’s ankles. They are both in an American traditional style with black shading

A beetle tattoo and spider tattoo on the front of someone’s ankles. They are both in an American traditional style with black shading

Fresh and healed buggggzzz for Matt (it’s okay, I know neither of them are actual bugs 🪲🕷️)

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #blacktattoo #insecttattoo #atxtattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #calgarytattooartist #calgary #tattooer


01.05.2025 14:53 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A tiny emperor ✨got to make this one for Randi’s first tattoo!

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #penguintattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #calgarytattooartist #tattooer

25.04.2025 15:49 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Small black and grey armadillo tattoo on the inside of someone’s forearm

Small black and grey armadillo tattoo on the inside of someone’s forearm

Forgot to post this sweet little Forearmadillo I got to do for Jenna back in Austin. All healed up Done at Southside Tattoo

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooer #tattooartist #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #blacktattoo #vancouvertattoo #austintattoo #haidagwaiitattoo #calgarytattooartist #armadillotattoo

18.04.2025 22:18 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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One day only! Coming up at Deadly Tattoos in Calgary AB. Message me to book some time 🤠 your idea or mine!

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooer #tattooartist #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #colortattoo #blacktattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #calgarytattooartist #calgarytattoo

14.04.2025 20:50 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A black and grey tattoo of poppies with leaves on the back of the shoulder and tricep area

A black and grey tattoo of poppies with leaves on the back of the shoulder and tricep area

Poppies for Emily! Done at Three Kings Brooklyn

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #floraltattoo #poppytattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartistartist #tattooer

09.04.2025 01:57 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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2 years married and 10 years together… 🤍 happy anniversary to my Love 🤍

02.04.2025 06:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Got some Lumiere Tintype photos made with my faves 🤍 so fun

30.03.2025 17:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

A tattoo of Bright red peony flowers on the upper arm tricep area

Coverup peony action for Caleb the other day! Done at Southside Tattoo
#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #floraltattoo #coveruptattoo #peonytattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartistartist #tattooer

30.03.2025 17:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

A teal and pink tattoo with tenticles and organic shapes covering the whole upper arm

Bio-nouveau-octo-ness for Paul! Finished this one up, just a few touch ups for next time. Done at Southside Tattoo
#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #brooklyntattooartist #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartistartist

29.03.2025 14:01 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A colorful tattoo of an oak tree in front of Saturn with a turquoise circle behind it

A colorful tattoo of an oak tree in front of Saturn with a turquoise circle behind it

For Raven a few days back! Done at Southside Tattoo

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #brooklyntattooartist #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #vancouvertattooartist #spacetattoo #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartistartist #tattooer

29.03.2025 13:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A collection of 9 different tattoos with the caption “guest artist, ghostdog tattoo, April 7-8”

A collection of 9 different tattoos with the caption “guest artist, ghostdog tattoo, April 7-8”

#brooklyn here I come! Contact me to book some time. Your idea/design or mine, any size, anywhere!
April 7th or 8th at Three Kings Tattoo #NYC #travelingtattooartist #nyctattooartist #brooklyntattooartist #tattoo #tattooartist #tattoosky

22.03.2025 15:57 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A bright pink flamingo tattoo with a turquoise circle behind it on the side of someone’s thigh

A bright pink flamingo tattoo with a turquoise circle behind it on the side of someone’s thigh

Got to make this flamingo friend for Colleen today. ‘Twas a pleasure 🙏🏼
done at Southside Tattoo

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #flamingotattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #vancouvertattooartist #brooklyntattooartist #austintattooartist #nyctattooartistartist #tattooer

14.03.2025 04:06 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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being american: seeing something and pretending it's not there

27.02.2025 06:32 — 👍 109    🔁 20    💬 3    📌 8
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"Jews for a liberated Palestine and the prompt collapse of the US Empire"
Banner drop in so-called New York today

11.03.2025 15:37 — 👍 295    🔁 63    💬 3    📌 0
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Fangirling so hard over here 🥹

10.03.2025 02:30 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Graffiti on a stone wall reads, 'Patriarchy big problem my friend'.

Graffiti on a stone wall reads, 'Patriarchy big problem my friend'.

Happy international women's day.

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08.03.2025 13:19 — 👍 508    🔁 136    💬 2    📌 0
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Finished up my nieces sibling flowers yesterday! 🤍
Done at Sacred Heart Tattoo
#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #nyctattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyc #vancouvertattooartist #floraltattoo #botanicaltattoo #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartistartist #tattooer

07.03.2025 22:15 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Weaving pattern from Aani’s ancestors spruce root basket 🙏🏼 thanks for trusting me with your first tattoo!
Done at Sacred Heart Tattoo

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #patterntattoo #armbandtattoo #atxtattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattoo

06.03.2025 17:29 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A woman with turquoise hair with a full tattoo sleeve with a large Anhinga bird, blue flames, pink peyote flowers, jingle dress dancer, and a teepee.

A few lil touchups to finish Sadie’s sleeve today! Such a fun project to work on 🙏🏼thanks for your trust
#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #colortattoo #atxtattoo #nyctattooartist #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #calgarytattooartist

01.03.2025 23:36 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
In progress, full upper back dragon tattoo with clouds wind and lightning. With green started on the dragon’s face.

In progress, full upper back dragon tattoo with clouds wind and lightning. With green started on the dragon’s face.

In progress, full upper back dragon tattoo with clouds wind and lightning. With green started on the dragon’s face.

In progress, full upper back dragon tattoo with clouds wind and lightning. With green started on the dragon’s face.

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Progress on this big rework/coverup for Alex! Excited to get some background in ☁️🐉⚡️
#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #colortattoo #vancouvertattooartist #nyc #austintattootattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartist #calgarytattooartist #tattooer #dragontattoo #coveruptattoo

01.03.2025 22:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ha’awa!

01.03.2025 00:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Colourful tattoo of a Bay horse looking back over its shoulder with a turquoise background and hay flowers

Colourful tattoo of a Bay horse looking back over its shoulder with a turquoise background and hay flowers

Colourful tattoo on a smiling woman’s deltoid of a Bay horse looking back over its shoulder with a turquoise background and hay flowers

Colourful tattoo on a smiling woman’s deltoid of a Bay horse looking back over its shoulder with a turquoise background and hay flowers

Honoring Deni 🤍 got to finish up this up for Kim yesterday

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #colourtattoo #colortattoo #horsetattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #atxtattoo #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartist #nyc #calgarytattooartist #calgarytattoo #nyctattoo #tattooer

28.02.2025 21:11 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Living to tell the story Renowned Palestinian writer Refaat Alareer was Reem Hamadaqa’s professor and close mentor. She writes of his posthumous book If I Must Die, “Alareer’s poems embody the essence of resistance, grief,...

Renowned Palestinian writer Refaat Alareer was Reem Hamadaqa's professor and close mentor. She writes of his posthumous book If I Must Die, "Alareer's poems embody the essence of resistance, grief, steadfastness—sumud—and storytelling as survival."

https://buff.ly/4i4AJ3L

#Palestine #Israel

23.02.2025 14:00 — 👍 79    🔁 29    💬 1    📌 2

Looove the glass 👌🏼

25.02.2025 03:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Wowowow

25.02.2025 03:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🙏🏼🙏🏼 so fun

25.02.2025 03:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Rest in Power Roberta Flack

24.02.2025 16:12 — 👍 3271    🔁 535    💬 35    📌 35
2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood
YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood

#5CoverSongsBeatles
#MusicChallenge
Number 5 counting down (Day 1).
While My Guitar Gently Weeps -
Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison & Prince.
youtu.be/dWRCooFKk3c?...

23.02.2025 22:04 — 👍 183    🔁 19    💬 13    📌 6
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Progress on Blanche’s arm! Yay pink skull!!!! 💕🩷💕

#tattoosky #tattoofeed #tattooartist #tattoo #colourtattoo #colortattoo #vancouvertattooartist #austintattooartist #haidagwaiitattoo #nyctattooartist #calgarytattooartist #tattooer #skulltattoo

23.02.2025 08:34 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0