One of the first things you’ll notice about Kane Gilland is his warm smile and welcoming demeanor, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering his history working with non-profits and activist groups in Chicago.  The pandemic forced him out of work in 2020 and it was during this period of self-reflection, along with encouragement from his childhood friend Cat Wong, that he decided to move back to his hometown of Kansas City and pursue a career in tattooing.

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This leap to tattooing was not a blind one. Kane developed a passion for drawing at a young age when his dad was going to school for Graphic Design. In 2018, Kane received a BFA in Illustration from Columbia College Chicago where he began developing his style inspired by anatomical, scientific, and botanical illustrations and medieval engravings. 

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Kane’s devotion to community, friends, and the natural world has landed him his dream job at Tintoretta. He is keen on the perpetual cultivation of his technique and will not be slowing down anytime soon.

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To book one of Kane's available pre-drawn designs please email him at killerkanetattoos@gmail.com