Tattoo Artist - Ballston Spa, NY
Katie Fox
Pronouns: She/Her
Katie’s books are currently CLOSED. Please follow her on Instagram for updates on booking availability
About Katie
Katie is a tattoo artist at Andromeda Tattoo in Ballston Spa, New York, near Saratoga Springs. She specializes in highly detailed animal portraiture, nature-inspired compositions, and illustrative realism that captures both likeness and personality.
Katie is especially known for pet portraits that feel alive. Her work focuses on expressive eyes, natural textures, and thoughtful composition, often pairing animals with florals, botanicals, or subtle scenic elements. Whether working in full color or black and grey, she prioritizes accuracy, softness, and emotional connection.
Clients who work with Katie often come to memorialize beloved pets or celebrate meaningful animals in their lives. She approaches each piece with care, patience, and a strong respect for reference images to ensure the final tattoo feels personal and true to the subject.
Because of the level of detail and demand for her work, Katie opens her books on a quarterly basis. Announcements about booking windows are shared on her social media, and following her there is the best way to stay updated.
As a member of the Andromeda Tattoo team, Katie participates in ongoing collaboration, critique, and professional development alongside the rest of the studio.
What Katie Is Best Known For
Katie is best known for realistic and illustrative animal portrait tattoos with strong technical precision and emotional depth. Her work often features:
Highly detailed pet portraits (dogs, cats, and other animals)
Expressive eyes and lifelike fur texture
Florals and botanical framing elements
Nature-inspired compositions including birds and wildlife
Color realism and soft black and grey shading
Memorial tattoos honoring beloved pets
Her tattoos are a strong fit for clients who want accurate likeness, balanced composition, and artwork that feels both natural and timeless.
How Booking With Katie Works
Katie opens her books on a quarterly basis rather than booking continuously.
When her books are open, the best place to start is reaching out on Instagram. Clear reference photos are especially important for portrait work. From there, Katie reviews submissions and follows up to discuss next steps.
A few important things to know:
Booking windows are announced on Katie’s social media
Consultations happen before appointments are finalized
Strong, high-quality reference photos are required for pet portraits
Pricing is discussed during the consultation process
A booking fee may be required to secure an appointment
Larger portraits and detailed projects may require multiple sessions
Availability varies depending on current project volume during each booking window
If you’re looking for a detailed animal portrait, a meaningful memorial piece, or a nature-inspired tattoo with realistic detail, booking with Katie is a great place to start.
Katie’s Tattoo Portfolio
A selection of tattoos by Hailey, showcasing botanical, ornamental, illustrative, and fine line tattoo work. Each piece reflects her attention to detail, clean execution, and love of nature-inspired design.
