Ella Smith of Egad Tattoo is a Syracuse based artist specializing in illustrative plant and animal tattoos. Graduated from the BFA Illustration program at SUNY Oswego in 2024, she takes inspiration from the art nouveau and surrealism movements, as well as mother nature herself. Ella enjoys working with both black & grey and color, and prioritizes contrast in shading accompanied by crisp line work. Her whimsical style accentuates the flow of the body and makes any design individually unique.