About Me

My name is Natalie Schultz. I am a licensed tattooer based in Oklahoma City.

I have been getting tattooed since the day I turned 18. Tattooing wasn't exactly a career in Oklahoma when I was growing up (it was illegal until 2006), so it never occurred to me to pursue it. So off to college I went! I obtained my Masters of Public Health in 2013.

I also received a donated pair of lungs in 2013. After this life changing experience, I changed paths in life. I began working in a tattoo shop shortly after my transplant. I worked my way up from shop girl, to apprentice, to fully licensed artist. I have been a licensed tattooer for over 6 years.

When I started tattooing, I took on anything and everything. Now I try to focus my efforts on what I love the most. I enjoy tattooing floral, animals, and geometric in either color or black and grey. I gravitate towards the neotraditonal/illustrative styles the most. I love putting my spin on Japanese and laying out large scale geometric pieces as well.

In my free time I like to create art with markers, watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. I also enjoy a good history or science book (like the nerd that I am) and traveling.

Why raccoonpaws?

I have small, dexterous hands ... and I eat garbage food.

Mission statement:

I believe tattooing is a team effort and collaborative process. Consent can be revoked at any time if you are feeling uncomfortable. While I enjoy artistic freedom, I do not want to put something on your body that you do not like. Communication is key throughout all steps of the design and tattooing process.
The privacy and safety of my clients is very important to me. I tattoo in a completely enclosed booth with a door that can be closed for privacy.
My booth is a welcome space for all bodies, genders, and sexual orientations. Hateful opinions are not welcome here and can seek another artist.
If you need any accommodations due to a disability, I will do my best to provide you the same experience as any other client.
I believe in creating tattoos that will age well and stand the test of time. This means I may say no to ideas, not because I can't do them, because they don't age well.