Artist EDU · AriCléa

Our Graduates

Real artists. Real results.

These are the voices of artists who walked through my Orange County tattoo apprenticeship and came out the other side with a practice, a purpose, and a lineage.

01 · Hear It From Them

In Their Own Words

Unfiltered messages, texts, and emails from apprentices and graduates.

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03 · Apprenticeship Work

Portfolios Created During the Apprenticeship

Work created by apprentices during their time in the Alma programs, from first tattoos to a developing signature style.

Alex Husmann

Fine Line · Geometric · Botanical
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Jasmyn Hamblin

Organic Line Work · Illustrative · Colour
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Sammi Lee

Fine Line · Sacred Geometry · Ornamental
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Aimee Bui

Colour · Botanical · Illustrative
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Rae Maddy

Neo-Traditional · Red Ink · Graphic
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Katinka Lucas

Sketch Style · Fine Line · Expressive
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Mia La Casia

Neo-Trad · Colour · Whimsical
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Megan Porch

Colour · Illustrative · Playful
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04 · The Lineage Continues

Past Apprentices

Where Are They Now

Artists trained by Justine Almaraz who are now building their own practices around the world.

Melissa Martell

Cute · Bold · Whimsical

Melissa Martell

Cleveland, Ohio

Tattoo artist and owner of The Glass Cat, a private tattoo studio in Cleveland, Ohio. With a background in graphic design and fine art and 8 years of tattoo experience, Melissa's style is cute, bold, whimsical, and often anthropomorphic.

Vickie Chiang

Gentle · Botanical · Fine Line

Vickie Chiang

Glendale, Los Angeles

Originally from Taiwan, Vickie came to the US for art school and found her path at Earth Altar Studio learning from Justine. Her favorite part of tattooing is the deep connection with each client and their unique stories. She now owns her own studio in Glendale, LA.

Mary SW Campbell

Spiritual · Photographic · Fine Art

Mary SW Campbell

San Diego, California

Tattooing for nearly six years and exploring photography for thirteen. A graduate of a spiritual direction certificate from Cherry Hill Seminary and 500 hours of yoga teacher training. Mary's practice weaves art, body, and spirit together.

Siobhan

Illustrative · Minimalist · Fine Art

Siobhan

Eagle Rock, Los Angeles

BA from UCLA in painting and art history. Siobhan's illustrative minimalist style creates deeply personal pieces for each client. He co-owns his own tattoo studio in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and loves stretching his style to bring each unique idea to life.

Mari

Traditional · Contemporary · Hawaiian

Mari

Glendale, Los Angeles

Born and raised in Hawaii, Mari has explored every part of the tattoo industry with a deep respect for traditional style and a passion for melding classic influence with the contemporary. She owns a private studio in Glendale, Los Angeles.

Adonna Khare

Fine Art · Realism · Illustration

Adonna Khare

Burbank, Los Angeles

An incredibly talented fine artist from Burbank, Los Angeles. Adonna's work bridges fine art and tattooing with extraordinary precision and vision. Collect an exclusive art print from her store and follow her creative journey.

05 · Begin Your Lineage

Your story could be next.

The Alma Apprenticeship is accepting applications.

A lineage-informed, one-on-one apprenticeship with Justine Almaraz. Designed for artists who are ready to build a practice rooted in craft, ethics, and intention.