Kieu Darling

Welcome!

Book

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Flash

Black and white sketch of a cat with a cute expression, sitting on its belly with its tail curled. The cat appears to be holding a chain or tether with a small knot at the end. The drawing is on a piece of notebook paper, with branding '@KIEUDARLING' visible near the middle.
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Your Artist

A young woman with dark hair and light skin kneeling on the ground, wearing chunky black boots, fishnet tights, a black blazer, and a white dress shirt. She has a nose ring and is resting her chin on her hand, looking directly at the camera against a plain white background.

Hello! I’m Kieu (Q, like the letter), a Vietnamese, Chicago-based tattoo artist. I moved from Iowa to Chicago in early 2025 to challenge myself and grow in a bigger creative space.

I specialize in fine-line tattoos, but I love creating across many styles and don’t believe in fitting into just one box. From soft, whimsical Asian-inspired oriental elements to bold, high-contrast cybersigilism, I enjoy exploring different aesthetics.

If my work speaks to you, I’d love to bring your idea to life please reach out and let’s create something together!

A person with a flower in their hair is receiving a tattoo on their arm from an artist wearing gloves in a tattoo studio.