Artisan Profile: Erin Kitchell
Artisan Profile: Erin Kitchell
Medium: Fine Art, Tattoo Artist, Body Piercer
Instagram: @erinkitchelltattoos
Featured artwork by Erin Kitchell
Inspiration
Erin’s greatest inspiration came through art therapy with her son. Watching how art and music brought joy during difficult times showed her the healing power of creativity. Being surrounded by the right people, having freedom to create, and access to the right tools became a guiding force that continues to shape her work today.
Origin Story
Erin began coloring as soon as she could hold a pencil. During rough periods in life, art was often the one constant she could rely on. Creation gave her something to strive for and a way to keep moving forward when everything else felt uncertain.
Favorite Part of the Creative Process
Erin loves knowing that every project begins as an idea and does not need to be perfect right away. The freedom to revisit, refine, and evolve a piece over time allows creativity to unfold naturally without pressure.
Favorite Piece
Her favorite work to date is a painting that represents unconditional love. It captures emotion and connection in a way that feels deeply personal and honest.
Future Goals on the Bespoke Journey
Erin hopes to create as much good as possible, not only for her own fulfillment but to inspire others to recognize and enjoy their own creative potential. Her goal is to continue using art as a tool for connection, growth, and positive impact.
How Bespoke House Has Supported Her Journey
Erin credits Bear and Mikey as major sources of inspiration and encouragement along her path. Being connected to a creative community that believes in expression and collaboration has reinforced her commitment to her craft.
Advice for First Coast Artisans
Make the weird thing.
Why These Stories Matter
Stories like Erin’s are exactly why Bespoke House exists. We are a nonprofit creative art club working to cancel the starving artist stigma by providing space, opportunity, and resources for the creative class.
We are currently raising funds to expand into our future home at the historic Old Daily Record building in downtown Jacksonville. This expansion will allow us to tell more stories like Erin’s, offer more studios and programming, and provide sustainable infrastructure for artists across the First Coast.
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Your support helps ensure that artists like Erin have the space and community they need to thrive.