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MEET THE ARTISTS
BETH GRAY
Beth is where the Gray Goat story begins. She established Gray Goat in 2015 in Washington State, while getting a degree in Applied Mathematics. Ultimately, however, her passion and love for art led her to a career and tattoo business that she loves. Originally from Iowa City, Beth and her wife, Rene, returned to the area in 2016 to care for a terminally ill friend; moving Gray Goat Tattoo across the country. She cares deeply about her clients and artists. Beth wants Gray Goat to be a place where people from all walks of life can feel comfortable and have a great experience. She is versatile in her tattooing style, and enjoys working on projects ranging from minimalistic, fine line to elaborate color work.
PRICING: $150 minimum, $150/hr
In her words, "If you combine the desire to be creative with the desire to make a difference, then I have found the perfect job."
MATTHEW STARKS
Matthew graduated from Iowa State University in 2008. His love for art inspired a move to Iowa City to begin a tattoo apprenticeship under Ray "Stingray" Parrish(RIP). After 5 years with Stingray, Matthew, along with a co-owner, opened a tattoo business in West Liberty for 7 years. Matthew chose to come to Gray Goat to further his craft and personal development. Dark room comics, photography, and typography were his first loves in art. He greatly admires impressionistic painters, although his primary inspirations are realist painters and photographers including John Peter Witkin, Monet, and Van Gogh, in addition to great designers such as David Carson. He appreciates being a part of making his clients feel beautiful on the outside and inspiring confidence in their inner selves.
PRICING: $150 minimum, $150/hr
LEXI CLEMENS
STARTING IN JANUARY 2025!
KELSEY TURNIS
Kelsey, aka Skeeter, hails from the Iowa City area and has been tattooing since 2022. She loves bright, colorful, and bold art and design. She takes a lot of inspiration from the world of fine art, pop culture, and traditional tattooing. When she's not at the shop, you can find her head banging at hardcore shows or gaming with her cats. Kelsey loves meeting new people, talking nerdy, and creating funny tattoos with a story. She can't wait to work with you and create some awesome art!
Instagram: @skeeter_tattss
PRICING: $100 minimum, $100/hr