Saraya
@SarayaSunshinee
About Me
After growing up in Alaska, I moved to Idaho in 2019 and started my journey into tattooing in 2021. As soon as I got into the swing of things, I knew I had found what I was meant to do—and I haven’t looked back since.
Before that, I spent two years looking for an apprenticeship, eventually landing one at an old-school biker studio. They only took me in after I convinced them I wasn’t a cop—which pretty much sums up how wild that chapter was. Even though I work in a very different environment now, that gritty start shaped me into a versatile artist with a deep respect for the craft.
I love working across a range of styles and pushing my skills to create intentional and meaningful art that resonates with my clients. Tattooing means way more than just a job to me—it’s an honor to create something permanent, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. Guiding clients through their tattoo journey is something I truly value and I show that value by consistently building my own knowledge and putting the time and energy into the work I do for others that it deserves.
After working around Boise—and taking my partner on a few adventures back to Alaska—we realized that Alaska was calling us home. Now, we’re back in my old stomping grounds, both bringing our respective trades with us and building a studio that takes care of it’s clients as much as they take care of us.
My Goal
My overall goal is for my clients to leave happy with what they are getting and that they feel like they were able to make informed decisions about what is happening with their bodies.
I don’t expect anyone coming in to know correct terminology or know exactly what to do, or anything of the sort. It’s my responsibility as a professional to guide you through this process. My love for tattooing (and probably more so the caffeine) will mean that I’ll explain a lot at the start and I always encourage questions.
I try to put as much thought into my work as I can, whether it’s a sleeve or a small flash tattoo, they all matter. That being said, because I put in a lot of this work behind the scenes, you may not hear from me until your appointment day, rest assured, I always come prepared and the final touches are solidified during your appointment.