Co-Owner & Artist

“Tattooing is more than just art—it's about connection, purpose, and giving back.”

Doug is an award-winning tattoo artist originally from Perryopolis, PA, with 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in American Traditional, Doug is highly versatile, expertly blending a variety of styles to create unique and impactful tattoos. His work has earned recognition at various tattoo conventions, showcasing his commitment to the art of tattooing.

Doug is passionate about giving back, supporting local causes like doing work with the Mister Rodgers’ Foundation, helping to coordinate toy drives and providing winter coats for children in need.

Guided by a strong work ethic and working-class values, Doug approaches every project with precision and care. Whether you're seeking a bold statement piece or something more intimate, Doug is dedicated to turning your vision into a lasting work of art.

Co-Owner & Artist

Kyle started his journey in the art world with a focus on printmaking, sculpture, and photography before apprenticing with Douglas Lopretto in 2019.

Over time, Kyle has developed his own style that features bold lines, bright colors, and playful themes. He is inspired by the pop and atomic mid-century art movements, as well as anything 80’s and early 90’s. He loves finding fresh takes on traditional tattoos and is always excited to share his artistic journey with others.

Kyle’s books are always open! He is very happy to take clients with any budget and welcomes cover-ups and reworks.

Artist

Alicia “Zero” has been tattooing since 2018 and has had a lifelong passion for the craft. Her flash is heavily inspired by the 90s “walk-in shop” style she grew up admiring. Alicia has always had a strong interest in visual arts as well, teaching herself paper cutting, printmaking, painting, and screen printing (to name a few). Some of her artistic inspirations include Junji Ito, vintage carnival art, Jim Woodring, and medieval woodcuts.

For Alicia, tattoos are a true collaboration between the artist and the client. She enjoys working in various styles and subject matters to create pieces that complement both the body and the client’s aesthetic tastes.

Her books are always open for projects of any size, and she is happy to work with different budgets. Cover-ups and reworks are always welcome!

Artist

Though a lifelong artist, Ronnie J Savage began her tattoo journey in 2021- crafting bold, traditional-inspired designs that feel like armor— battle-ready, unapologetic, and built to last. With a focus on dark fantasy, her work taps into the mythical and otherworldly. While that style may be her foundation, she takes pride in adapting to many styles, to seamlessly adorn warriors, wizards, and wielders alike. Her flash was published in the fourth volume of the Tattoo Punks flash collection. When not tattooing, she enjoys gardening, cooking, collecting VHS and vinyl, watching cheesy movies, and snuggling with her fiancé, and her corgi, Mazzy Star.

Apprentice

Ely is our apprentice at KSD! He fell in love with American traditional tattooing and Coil machines. He is heavily inspired by Stoney St. Clair, Ed Hardy, and Burt Grimm; Ely strives to get better everyday. When he isn’t tattooing you can find him painting flash and running the front desk operations at our shop.