Anibal "ACE" Crespo Jr.
Anibal Crespo Jr. is a contemporary artist and professional tattooer of Puerto Rican descent based in Chicago, Illinois. With a bachelor's degree in animation and more than 20 years of experience as an artist, he brings a strong foundation in composition, storytelling, color theory, and illustration to every tattoo he creates.
Known for his bold, expressive style, Anibal draws inspiration from horror films, animation, comic books, street art, nature, surrealism, and otherworldly imagery. His work blends dynamic movement with striking detail, resulting in custom tattoos that are both visually impactful and deeply personal. Whether designing large-scale projects or smaller standalone pieces, he approaches every tattoo with creativity, precision, and a collaborative mindset.
Anibal believes the best tattoos come from working closely with each client to transform ideas into original artwork. He enjoys taking on creative challenges and welcomes projects ranging from horror-inspired designs and portraits to illustrative, black-and-grey, and color tattoos. His goal is to create artwork that reflects each client's vision while standing the test of time.
Dedicated to continual growth as both an artist and tattooer, Anibal is always exploring new techniques, refining his craft, and pushing his creativity. He strives to provide a comfortable, professional experience where every client feels heard, respected, and excited throughout the tattoo process.
Check out: Ace's Portfolio
Contact Ace at: ANIBALCRESPO4627@YAHOO.COM
Amber Firak
Amber has been creating art for as long as she can remember and knew from a young age that she wanted to be an artist. After exploring many creative paths—including illustration, drawing, writing, cooking, graphic design, music, interior design, and marketing—she found her true passion in tattooing.
Tattooing since March 2024, Amber approaches every day as an opportunity to learn and grow. She enjoys working in a wide variety of styles, from bold, vibrant color pieces to soft, delicate black-and-grey work. Realism and portraiture have always been her favorite subjects to draw, and she especially enjoys bringing those skills into her tattoos.
Amber is known for creating a comfortable, welcoming experience for every client. With a great memory, an easygoing personality, plenty of patience, and a sense of humor that keeps sessions lighthearted, she strives to make each appointment as enjoyable as the finished tattoo.
Outside of the studio, Amber's family is her greatest priority. She enjoys working out, taking walks, cleaning, dancing and singing along to music from every decade (she proudly considers herself a walking jukebox), cooking as a creative outlet, advocating for a better future through activism, and ending each day with a good book. She's also well known among friends and clients for her love of The Golden Girls and all things nostalgic.
Contact Amber: amberitattoos@gmail.com
Check out: Amber's Portfolio