Steph Modified – Owner & Senior Artist at Modified Tattoo Gallery

Born and raised in the vibrant cultural mix of New York City, Steph Modified was surrounded by art from the very beginning. Her mother’s sketches and grandmother’s paintings sparked an early love for creativity that would shape the rest of her life. But it was bonding with her brothers over anime, cartoons, and comics that truly lit the spark. Those hours spent watching their favorite shows together weren’t just childhood memories, they were the start of a lifelong passion for storytelling through visual art.

Steph’s love for anime and pop culture naturally evolved into a desire to bring those characters to life in a bold, permanent way through tattoos. She discovered the world of tattooing at 16, inspired by her older brother’s ink, and knew instantly that this was what she was meant to do.

With a background in fine arts, photography, and graphic design, Steph has spent years sharpening her craft and developing her signature style. She blends dynamic composition with rich detail to create custom pieces that capture emotion, energy, and nostalgia. Her specialties include anime, Neotraditional, and Newschool tattoos in both vibrant color and black and grey.

Steph is also an avid cosplayer, often stepping into the worlds she tattoos. This hands-on connection to the characters gives her work a level of authenticity that clients love and relate to.

Now the owner and senior artist of Modified Tattoo Gallery, Steph is passionate about creating artwork people are proud to wear forever and building a welcoming space where creativity thrives.

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