NICOLE BORTONE

Nicole Bortone is a Nashville-based tattoo artist specializing in black and gray and fine line tattooing. Known for her delicate approach and attention to detail, her work is clean, intentional, and quietly expressive. Nicole brings a soft touch to the tattoo experience, creating pieces that feel personal, elegant, and thoughtfully crafted.

Tiny but mighty (and proudly Italian), Nicole is as sweet and adorable as she is talented. She’s instantly recognizable for her precious smile and gentle presence, which help put clients at ease from the moment they sit in her chair. Outside the studio, she’s a devoted lover of reptiles and critters—sharing her life with frogs, a scorpion, a snake, and a bearded dragon. Her calm energy, love for detail, and genuine care shine through in both her art and the experience she creates.