Teneile Napoli

About

Renowned Australian tattoo artist and business owner best known as the founder of Garage Ink Tattoo studio in Brisbane. She has earned acclaim for her work in black & grey as well as portrait realism and has earned a reputation for tattooing astonishingly realistic details. Her work has been featured by publications including Inked, Tattoo Life, and Tattoo Society Magazines. She has been featured at notable events such as Gods of Ink and the London Tattoo Convention, and she has accrued major ambassadorships with brands including H2Ocean, Bishop Rotary, and Starbrite Colors.

Before Fame

She studied graphic design, fine arts, and new media at the College of Arts in Brisbane, Australia. She discovered her love for drawing at a young age, and after a teacher noticed her detailed artwork, she was introduced to her mentor, Shane Little, who encouraged her to pursue tattooing. Although her parents initially discouraged the idea, she went on to become one of the first ten officially qualified female tattoo artists in Australia.

Trivia

Her numerous career accolades include over 100 worldwide trophies. She received Best Artist in Show honors from at least seven different tattoo conventions. She has appeared on the reality television series Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew and Ink Master: Hometown Heroes.

Family Life

She is a mother to three children named Amity, Kurt, and Stevie-Lee.

Associated With

She has worked alongside prestigious tattoo artists including Nikko Hurtado and Megan Massacre. Her celebrity clientele has included high-profile names including actor Joel Kinnaman and model Sheridyn Fisher.