Cecilia Marcotte

From a young age Ceci had a very clear interest in the arts, taking a particular interest in the graphic design, illustration, and painting courses that her high school offered. Her parents always encouraged her to continue by offering moral support and encouragement, hoping that one day she would be able to have a full-blown career being creative.

She became captivated by the world of tattoos from early on in her journey, viewing it not just as an art form, but as a profound means of self-expression, getting her first tattoo on her 18th birthday. From then on, she knew she needed to explore this art form as a career path. She became the Front Desk Receptionist at South Shore Tattoo in 2017.

The buzz of tattoo machines and shop talk became second nature, and there was no question that she was exactly where she wanted to be. 

In February of 2023, her mentor, George Kalodimas, opened As Above Tattoo.

This is where Ceci’s apprenticeship journey officially began, and she has been tattooing since May of 2023. This craft has allowed her to nurture and expand her creativity while connecting with and serving people meaningfully. 

Ceci has always been inspired by florals, plants, and nature themes. This stems from her mother’s breathtaking flower gardens from her childhood, to the various botanical gardens and arboretums she visits in her travels. Combining these elements with geometry, blackwork and dotwork has allowed her to find a style that feels like a dream to create and tattoo.