Lara D.
@lditko.bsky.social
💬 they/them
📍Northwestern Connecticut
👉 lditko.com • pematattoo.com
• Artist/Illustrator, Tattoo Apprentice
• Queer, Abolitionist Jew
• Performance Enthusiast and Ritualist
📍Northwestern Connecticut
👉 lditko.com • pematattoo.com
• Artist/Illustrator, Tattoo Apprentice
• Queer, Abolitionist Jew
• Performance Enthusiast and Ritualist
A WIP of our shop mascot, Dumplin, as a Chinese lion
Flash special tomorrow to celebrate the opening of Pema Tattoo! 🎉
#tattoosky #tattoo #queertattoo #tattooapprentice #illustration
Flash special tomorrow to celebrate the opening of Pema Tattoo! 🎉
#tattoosky #tattoo #queertattoo #tattooapprentice #illustration
January 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM
A WIP of our shop mascot, Dumplin, as a Chinese lion
Flash special tomorrow to celebrate the opening of Pema Tattoo! 🎉
#tattoosky #tattoo #queertattoo #tattooapprentice #illustration
Flash special tomorrow to celebrate the opening of Pema Tattoo! 🎉
#tattoosky #tattoo #queertattoo #tattooapprentice #illustration
And since Kat will be live on Hasan Piker’s stream today, I couldn’t resist drawing his beautiful girl, Kaya, as well!
Socialize treats! 🐾
Socialize treats! 🐾
January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
And since Kat will be live on Hasan Piker’s stream today, I couldn’t resist drawing his beautiful girl, Kaya, as well!
Socialize treats! 🐾
Socialize treats! 🐾
Packing Heat(er) 🐱
Even though we don’t live in Chicago anymore, my partner and I will always think of it as home. (And when he made the pun the other day, I knew I had to draw it!)
Keep doing the dang thing, @katmabu.bsky.social 🔥
Even though we don’t live in Chicago anymore, my partner and I will always think of it as home. (And when he made the pun the other day, I knew I had to draw it!)
Keep doing the dang thing, @katmabu.bsky.social 🔥
January 19, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Packing Heat(er) 🐱
Even though we don’t live in Chicago anymore, my partner and I will always think of it as home. (And when he made the pun the other day, I knew I had to draw it!)
Keep doing the dang thing, @katmabu.bsky.social 🔥
Even though we don’t live in Chicago anymore, my partner and I will always think of it as home. (And when he made the pun the other day, I knew I had to draw it!)
Keep doing the dang thing, @katmabu.bsky.social 🔥
My mentor’s opening a new studio space so we’re having a flash day to celebrate! 🥳
Come check us out at Kasuri NY in the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson, New York on Thursday, 1/22 🎉
Price details for the event are in the image description! DM to secure a spot!
#tattoo #apprenticetattoo #queertattoo
Come check us out at Kasuri NY in the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson, New York on Thursday, 1/22 🎉
Price details for the event are in the image description! DM to secure a spot!
#tattoo #apprenticetattoo #queertattoo
January 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
My mentor’s opening a new studio space so we’re having a flash day to celebrate! 🥳
Come check us out at Kasuri NY in the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson, New York on Thursday, 1/22 🎉
Price details for the event are in the image description! DM to secure a spot!
#tattoo #apprenticetattoo #queertattoo
Come check us out at Kasuri NY in the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson, New York on Thursday, 1/22 🎉
Price details for the event are in the image description! DM to secure a spot!
#tattoo #apprenticetattoo #queertattoo
Bringing back an oldie but a goodie 📚
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Bringing back an oldie but a goodie 📚
ICE is out here murdering US citizens in broad daylight and I’m losing my fucking mind.
Been channeling my frustration into finally finishing the shading on my thigh piece so I can hopefully punch in the color soon.
It feels especially fitting that I decided on a dragon because I am incensed. 🐲🔥
Been channeling my frustration into finally finishing the shading on my thigh piece so I can hopefully punch in the color soon.
It feels especially fitting that I decided on a dragon because I am incensed. 🐲🔥
January 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
ICE is out here murdering US citizens in broad daylight and I’m losing my fucking mind.
Been channeling my frustration into finally finishing the shading on my thigh piece so I can hopefully punch in the color soon.
It feels especially fitting that I decided on a dragon because I am incensed. 🐲🔥
Been channeling my frustration into finally finishing the shading on my thigh piece so I can hopefully punch in the color soon.
It feels especially fitting that I decided on a dragon because I am incensed. 🐲🔥
This was such a joy to do!! More gender and body affirming tats in 2026 please! 🙏
While i was gone i got a spay tattoo! Thank you @lditko.bsky.social for being a good friend who helps my ideas come to life. Highly highly recommend them if you're in NY/CT and looking for an artist to work with. ♀️🚫🐕
January 3, 2026 at 12:23 AM
This was such a joy to do!! More gender and body affirming tats in 2026 please! 🙏
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Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.
My partner and I have been boycotting Starbucks for a long time (for corporate’s complicity with Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians) but if you needed another reason to not get your daily coffee from them, here it is!
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My partner and I have been boycotting Starbucks for a long time (for corporate’s complicity with Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians) but if you needed another reason to not get your daily coffee from them, here it is!
Here are the Muppets, as promised! All available in full color, black and white, or line art only. Check out the alt text for pricing! (Based on full color, roughly palm-sized)
As always, DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! 🦇
As always, DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! 🦇
October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here are the Muppets, as promised! All available in full color, black and white, or line art only. Check out the alt text for pricing! (Based on full color, roughly palm-sized)
As always, DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! 🦇
As always, DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! 🦇
I’m back from the dead and I have a hankering to tattoo some Muppets wearing Halloween costumes! Currently whipping up some flash but I need bodies! 💪🦵
If this matches your freak, send me a DM to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY! 🎃
If this matches your freak, send me a DM to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY! 🎃
October 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I’m back from the dead and I have a hankering to tattoo some Muppets wearing Halloween costumes! Currently whipping up some flash but I need bodies! 💪🦵
If this matches your freak, send me a DM to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY! 🎃
If this matches your freak, send me a DM to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY! 🎃
Ooh, spicy! 🌶 @nia-ain.bsky.social sat like a rock for their new ritual tattoo! I’m definitely getting quicker and more efficient with these! 💪
In the NW CT area and need some new ink? DM me to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY!
In the NW CT area and need some new ink? DM me to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY!
August 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ooh, spicy! 🌶 @nia-ain.bsky.social sat like a rock for their new ritual tattoo! I’m definitely getting quicker and more efficient with these! 💪
In the NW CT area and need some new ink? DM me to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY!
In the NW CT area and need some new ink? DM me to set up an appointment in Sharon, CT or Hudson, NY!
My friend lent me his pin badge maker and I’m hooked 🤩
These will be available on a sliding scale at @carnivalofkhaos.bsky.social 🎪🔥
These will be available on a sliding scale at @carnivalofkhaos.bsky.social 🎪🔥
August 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My friend lent me his pin badge maker and I’m hooked 🤩
These will be available on a sliding scale at @carnivalofkhaos.bsky.social 🎪🔥
These will be available on a sliding scale at @carnivalofkhaos.bsky.social 🎪🔥
My first time messing around with silicone skin and pepper shading!
In retrospect, a light-colored reference was probably not the easiest thing to attempt right off the bat but I definitely learned a lot—even if fake skin takes ink very differently to real skin!
Does anyone recognize this duck? 🐤💥
In retrospect, a light-colored reference was probably not the easiest thing to attempt right off the bat but I definitely learned a lot—even if fake skin takes ink very differently to real skin!
Does anyone recognize this duck? 🐤💥
July 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My first time messing around with silicone skin and pepper shading!
In retrospect, a light-colored reference was probably not the easiest thing to attempt right off the bat but I definitely learned a lot—even if fake skin takes ink very differently to real skin!
Does anyone recognize this duck? 🐤💥
In retrospect, a light-colored reference was probably not the easiest thing to attempt right off the bat but I definitely learned a lot—even if fake skin takes ink very differently to real skin!
Does anyone recognize this duck? 🐤💥
Newest ritual tattoo done for my lovely partner, @nia-ain.bsky.social ☺️
Now accepting appointments in Sharon, Connecticut as well as Hudson, New York! DM me to set something up 💪
Now accepting appointments in Sharon, Connecticut as well as Hudson, New York! DM me to set something up 💪
June 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Newest ritual tattoo done for my lovely partner, @nia-ain.bsky.social ☺️
Now accepting appointments in Sharon, Connecticut as well as Hudson, New York! DM me to set something up 💪
Now accepting appointments in Sharon, Connecticut as well as Hudson, New York! DM me to set something up 💪
I finished up some Pride-themed flash! Happy to switch up the colors, especially if you want it to reflect a certain Pride flag.
DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! Queer cuties get a special discount for the month 😘
DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! Queer cuties get a special discount for the month 😘
June 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I finished up some Pride-themed flash! Happy to switch up the colors, especially if you want it to reflect a certain Pride flag.
DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! Queer cuties get a special discount for the month 😘
DM to set up an appointment in Hudson, NY or Sharon, CT! Queer cuties get a special discount for the month 😘
So, @nia-ain.bsky.social and I totally dropped the ball on being able to experience Casa Bonita while in Denver but I think we found the strongest house margaritas in the continental U.S. instead.
May 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
So, @nia-ain.bsky.social and I totally dropped the ball on being able to experience Casa Bonita while in Denver but I think we found the strongest house margaritas in the continental U.S. instead.
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🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
OcasioCortez.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Reposted by Lara D.
🖤 May Day means solidarity with ALL workers, including sex workers, incarcerated workers, undocumented workers, criminalized workers, and disabled workers.
When we say “an injury to one is an injury to all,” we’d better fucking mean it. 🖤
When we say “an injury to one is an injury to all,” we’d better fucking mean it. 🖤
May 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🖤 May Day means solidarity with ALL workers, including sex workers, incarcerated workers, undocumented workers, criminalized workers, and disabled workers.
When we say “an injury to one is an injury to all,” we’d better fucking mean it. 🖤
When we say “an injury to one is an injury to all,” we’d better fucking mean it. 🖤
I just had to drop mad coin on shop supplies so I can set up my home studio so pretty pwease consider booking a tattoo with me 🥲🙏
April 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I just had to drop mad coin on shop supplies so I can set up my home studio so pretty pwease consider booking a tattoo with me 🥲🙏
Calling spurned millennials: I gladly help you cover up your Harry Potter tattoo⚡️
April 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Calling spurned millennials: I gladly help you cover up your Harry Potter tattoo⚡️
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TODAY!
Join us at The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon for a chill hangout with games and crafts. 6-8pm, every third Tuesday of the month. 10 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069.
Message us with any questions or email [email protected].
Join us at The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon for a chill hangout with games and crafts. 6-8pm, every third Tuesday of the month. 10 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069.
Message us with any questions or email [email protected].
April 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
TODAY!
Join us at The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon for a chill hangout with games and crafts. 6-8pm, every third Tuesday of the month. 10 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069.
Message us with any questions or email [email protected].
Join us at The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon for a chill hangout with games and crafts. 6-8pm, every third Tuesday of the month. 10 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069.
Message us with any questions or email [email protected].
A little bluebird of happiness told me there’s a magical working in progress that needs contributions!
The hunt for the Heritage Witch and its Minions is on!
Please consider checking out the digital pamphlet for my socio-political Walpurgisnacht working linked below. If you feel like you have something to offer, I’ll be taking submissions until April 30th.
drive.google.com/file/d/1c-A-...
Please consider checking out the digital pamphlet for my socio-political Walpurgisnacht working linked below. If you feel like you have something to offer, I’ll be taking submissions until April 30th.
drive.google.com/file/d/1c-A-...
April 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A little bluebird of happiness told me there’s a magical working in progress that needs contributions!
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As we gather with loved ones to observe Pesach 5785, we feel more powerfully than ever the pivotal importance of our tradition’s commitment to love of the stranger.
April 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As we gather with loved ones to observe Pesach 5785, we feel more powerfully than ever the pivotal importance of our tradition’s commitment to love of the stranger.