iesza (pronounced i-sa) is the Owner, Designer, and Art Director at Lily Koi Tattoo Spa in Kamloops, BC. With over 25 years of tattoo design experience, she boasts a rich history in the industry, having been one of the first female tattoo artists on Vancouver Island in 1994 and helping establish the first Urge tattoo studio in 1995. iesza is celebrated for her flexible and adaptive design approach, though she particularly enjoys creating intricate filigree and “anything cute.” Beyond tattooing, she is also an accomplished Graphic Designer and a Highly Credited Film Industry Art Director and Prop Builder. As a trained botanist, iesza brings a unique wellness perspective to her practice, crafting custom plant-based skin care products and cultivating a “Private Artistic Wellness Oasis” that prioritizes client empowerment and a mindful, unhurried experience.
