Please visit @ivylovespugs on Instagram to see a much larger amount of her work

Ivy Boersma-Calhoun is a tattoo artist who has worked in the industry since 2009. She is able to be a versatile tattoo artist due to her 16 years of experience, an intensive apprenticeship, and her background as a professional artist. Before tattooing she worked as a caricature artist for Sesame Place, she has extensive experience as a graphic designer, and even worked as an animator for a TV show. She earned a BFA in Animation from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in 2003.

Ivy currently works at Venue Tattoo and Piercing, located at 600 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090. Venue Tattoo & Piercing has a commitment to a fun, friendly, sanitary and professional environment. It is our ongoing dedication to our customers to provide the best advice and experience when it comes to their tattoo and piercing needs. Ivy is not a piercer, but some of her co-workers are, if you’re looking to get pierced as well!

Ivy is a warm and welcoming person. Her first goal when tattooing you is to make sure that you are very comfortable and at ease with the entire process. This includes seeing your drawing before your appointment date, to make sure you like it. This also includes changing said drawing until it is exactly what you want or better. If you haven’t seen enough examples of her work on here, take a look at the newest stuff on her Instagram at ivylovespugs. Ivy works through e-mail, text messages, virtual Zoom consults, phone calls, or in-person consults. Whatever makes you most comfortable. Some tattoo artists are a bit intimidating; Ivy doesn't think she's too cool for you or anyone. That's not what art is about, nor should it be what tattooing is about. She provides a service and does everything in her power to make sure you have a wonderful experience and that you love your tattoo. If it is your first time getting tattooed she will explain the process and ease your mind. If you're afraid you're too old to get a tattoo, she will tell you tales of tattooing 87-year-old women, and she'll dare you to break that record.

If you'd like to inquire about a tattoo please scroll up and go to the "Contact" link. If you were referred to her by someone else, please mention that in your message. Thanks for visiting this site and reading all the way to the end.