Nova is a Mexi-American artist born and raised in San Diego. Her creative roots trace back to a love of shoujo anime like NANA and Fruits Basket, which sparked a lasting appreciation for Japanese culture, especially traditional art like ukiyo-e and yokai elements.

Nova’s work blends elements of traditional Japanese tattooing, contemporary Japanese culture, and her own signature cool-meets-cute aesthetic. Her tattoo goals are to bring dreamy ideas to life with charm, depth, and a little bite.