I'm Tami Burke

It's wonderful to meet you.

Born in Pretoria and now proudly calling Cape Town home as an Artists and Tattoo Artist.

I've spent most of my life creating

Looking back, I probably should have known I was destined to become an artist.

Some of my favourite childhood memories involve secretly leaving tiny sketches throughout the house, behind paintings, on walls, and even on myself. I once went as far as drawing on the soles of my feet and hiding my artwork beneath my socks.


As my skills evolved, I found myself drawn to the worlds of hyperrealism, surrealism, and pop art. Colour has always fascinated me, and it's one of the reasons I fell in love with watercolor tattooing. It allows me to create pieces that feel alive, organic, and completely unique to the person wearing them.


Today, I specialize in micro realism, surrealism, and watercolor tattoos. For me, tattooing is far more than creating beautiful artwork. It's about capturing a moment in time, celebrating a memory, telling a story, or sometimes even helping someone heal. There is something incredibly special about creating art that becomes part of a person's journey.


Opening my own studio has been a dream come true. Alongside my friend, creative partner, and right-hand woman, Gen, we've built Vesper & Quill into a space that reflects both of our artistic souls. More than a tattoo studio, it's a place where creativity, comfort, and connection come together.


What I love most is seeing the studio become a sanctuary for our clients. Whether you're visiting for your first tattoo or adding to a growing collection, my hope is that you feel welcomed, inspired, and completely at home.


I can't wait to meet you, hear your story, and create something meaningful together.

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