Ely is Open!

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Greetings! As many of your know, the last few weeks have been challenging in the Northland. Due to extreme heat, higher than average winds and the resulting extreme dryness, resulting in a series of lightning strikes igniting a series of wildfires across the BWCA and the unprecedented closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The great news is the fires are stable and last night our “Ready” for evacuation notice here at the studio was lifted.

The city of Ely is open!

Ely, MN

Ely is a community of small businesses, most of whom rely on revenue from seasonal visitors – with the average highest visitor numbers in July and August – to support business overhead throughout the rest of the year. When the BWCA is closed, many businesses experience canceled bookings, which trickles down rapidly through the community. Outfitters and Lodges have had innumerable cancellations, resulting in no work for guides and staff as well as significantly less business for hotels, restaurants, gift stores, coffee shops, museums, art galleries and more. Ely businesses are reporting a reduction in revenue of 40-90%.

Ely is Open!

 

If you’re looking for a nice escape from the daily grind consider a roadtrip North! Specific areas of the BWCAW will reopen today 7/27 for Day Permits and barring any new fire activity specific entry points will reopen for Overnight Permits on 7/31.  The air quality is excellent, and I’m looking at blue skies, golden sunlight, leaves rustling in the breeze and moderate temperatures as I write this post. Things are much quieter here than typical in late July so if you love the North but don’t love the traffic, wait lines in restaurants, meeting lots of people on the trail or having to plan bookings in advance (hit me up for a hotel discount), this is a fantastic time for a quiet, relaxing getaway!

Please check out this link to local Ely businesses and things to do while you’re here! And keep an eye on IG @artwithapoint for local businesses I’ll be highlighting. Thanks so much for your support!  ~Awen

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Hello Potential Client!

Thank you for your interest in my work! I know you may have a quick question, or are wondering about pricing and availability –  I’ll be able to provide you more accurate and complete information when you fill in the form below. I understand it takes time to complete this form, and it requires time to answer your questions and create your tattoo, so it is worth the effort for all of us.

Please note that I am based in Ely, Minnesota – within Superior National Forest.

I select pieces based on 3 factors that energize Creativity:
  • Concepts that compliment my artistic style
  • Ideas that peak my creative interest
  • The positive energy of the client with an openness to the Creative Process.

I only tattoo my own artwork and creations. I welcome inspiration and ideas, without copying the works of others.

I handle communication personally; due to the number of inquiries received, I’m unable to respond to all requests. If you don’t hear back from me it may be that while your piece indeed peaks my creative interest, devoting the time needed for each tattoo limits the number of new pieces I’m able to commit to each year. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee a booking or hold a place on a wait list; if you don’t hear back from me please continue your search for the right artist for you. Inquiries are kept on file and I reach out to book new pieces as I complete current pieces in progress.

I work primarily from my private home studio in Ely, MN – a beautiful and easy four hour drive north of the Twin Cities in Superior National Forest. The view from the tattoo chair includes pine, birch and aspen forest, the call of ravens, visiting hummingbirds, snowshoe hare, deer, grouse and occasional fox, bear and other wildlife that cohabitate with us on this land we steward. The timeframe for an appointment with me in Ely is generally 3-6 months. Again, thank you for your interest in my work. Submit a booking inquiry and Read our FAQ’s for more information

~ Awen

Awen’s Booking: Update 10/31/23

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Dear Potential Client,

Thank you for your interest in my work! I know you may have a quick question, or are wondering about pricing and availability –  I will be able to provide you more accurate and complete information when you fill in the form below. I understand it takes time to complete this form, and it requires time to answer your questions and create your tattoo, so it is worth the effort for all of us.

Please note that I am based in Ely, Minnesota – within Superior National Forest.

I select pieces based on 3 factors that energize Creativity:
  • Concepts that compliment my artistic style
  • Ideas that peak my creative interest
  • The positive energy of the client with an openness to the Creative Process.

I only tattoo my own artwork and creations. I welcome inspiration and ideas, without copying the works of others.

I handle communication personally; due to the number of inquiries received, I’m unable to respond to all requests. If you don’t hear back from me it may be that while your piece indeed peaks my creative interest, devoting the time needed for each tattoo limits the number of new pieces I’m able to commit to each year. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee a booking or hold a place on a wait list; if you don’t hear back from me please continue your search for the right artist. Inquiries are kept on file and I reach out to book new pieces as I complete current pieces in progress.

I work primarily from my private home studio in Ely, MN – a beautiful and easy four hour drive north of the Twin Cities in Superior National Forest. The view from the tattoo chair includes pine, birch and aspen forest, the call of ravens, visiting hummingbirds, snowshoe hare, deer, fox, bear and other wildlife that cohabitate with us on this land we steward. I travel to offer a limited number of appointments at our Minneapolis studio. The timeframe for an appointment with me in Minneapolis is 12 – 18 months while bookings in Ely are generally available within 3-6 months. Again, thank you for your interest in my work. Read our FAQ’s for more information

~ Awen

Norse Half Sleeve in Progress

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Awen’s signature styles include (and are not limited to…!) Norse, Celtic and Viking art – and Sacred Geometry. (Which leads into Nature and the Natural World, the Northwoods, Animals… but that’s for another post!)

This post highlights this current Norse inspired piece in progress! Stay tuned for more pics as the half sleeve continues to evolve!

Norse Inspired Deer and Wolf

Norse Inspired Deer and Wolf

Norse Inspired Deer and Wolf

Norse Inspired Deer and Wolf