If you’re looking for your body to reflect your love of nature, get a gorgeous nature or animal tattoo near Sacramento, CA. Penguin Rafferty, specializes in colorful or black and gray depictions of National Parks, plants, trees and animals at her semi-private shop in Auburn, CA.
I grew up on a farm with many trips to East Bay Regional Park District, where my dad was a Park Ranger. I remember hiking with my brothers, looking at ducks, snakes, insects, birds and smelling the Eucalyptus trees. Often, my clients have similar memories of places and animals from a significant time in their lives. It’s truly an honor to create designs so you can keep those memories with you forever as a tattoo.
Some places I have tattooed and would love to ink are:
- Yosemite National Park – Half dome, Bridal Veil Falls
- Death Valley – Cactus, Lizards, Insects
- Sequoia National Park – Trees, Lakes, Birds
- Catalina Island – Bison, Cactus, Rattlesnakes, Beaches
If you have a place you love and cherish message me your idea today. I’d love to hear your ideas!





Dog, Cat and Pet Portraits in Auburn, CA
If you are a nature and animal tattoo lover you probably have or have had a pet that is so special to you, that you would want to carry them with you for the rest of your life. Whether this is a portrait, a paw print or an illustrative tattoo representing them, I am here to help you. I don’t just love animals, I am obsessed. I want to hear about your silly pet and how they light up your life.
Pet portrait animal tattoos can range from turtles to dogs and from hamsters to snakes. I’m here for them all. All you need is a well lit, high resolution photo of them. I’m sure you have 3000 on your phone. Pick the best ones and send me an email. I recommend choosing a fairy flat body part for a portrait, like a forearm, outer bicep, calf or thigh. that way you have as little distortion as possible for your pet tattoo.
These can be black and gray, color, watercolor, cartoon, anime style or any style you choose! It’s super fun to surround them with their favorite things or name-sakes. We can even have a free consultation to go over your ideas!
Creative Ideas From Elephants to Snakes and Eagles to Frogs
Maybe you just identify or really love an animal. I get it. My name is Penguin after all! I want to create tattoos of beautiful creatures big and small. Let’s work together to create the most amazing animal ink! I truly love to create different textures based on scales and feathers, fluff and claws. You don’t have to have it all figured out, you can send me your ideas and I’ll put it all together to the best of my ability.









Pet Memorial Body Art near Folsom, Roseville and Rocklin
I understand that getting a pet memorial tattoo can be a big step in your grieving process and you might need special accommodations and quiet reflection during the tattoo process. Please let me know if that is what you need, or if you want to tell me some stories about your pet, I’m here to listen and help create a memorable and pleasant experience.
Message for your Free Consultation
Message me today for a free consultation. We can get started on the project of your dreams today. You can also check out my Instagram page at @tattoosbypenguin. I’m always accepting new clients and new projects.






