Elise [Nic] Weber is a self-taught, trans tattoo artist dedicated to creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people to get tattooed. With an MFA in Fine Art and 10 years of experience as an artprofessor Nic changed courses 3.5 years ago to focus their attention to learning the art and practice of tattoo. Through the help of community teaching and independent study they have developed an eclectic portfolio that includes but is not limited to woodcut, traditional, fineline, illustrative and abstract designs. They have a flash portfolio available with repeatable designs on Instagram and in the studio. Custom and flash design requests are welcome through their website. Weber continues to teach photography in Napa and exhibit their fine art which includes painting and photography exploring color and form through depictions of everyday queer observations. Weber has exhibited their fine art Internationally and now it expands beyond the confines of the gallery, each piece a collaborative connection between artist and client.