Church Ink Tattoo Parlor

Meet the Church Ink crew!

Holden Burns, sick__burns, apprentice

Holden Burns is Church Ink’s newest tattoo apprentice. Born in Northern California, he lived in various Arizona cities into his twenties, before relocating to Austin, TX. He returned to the Tucson desert in 2025.
Artistically, he is drawn to the chiaroscuro of trad-noir, heavy lines and black work styles. His favorite creative subjects are often abstract, risqué or quirky, inspired by brutalism, abolitionism and humanism. Although he has historically oriented his work within mediums such as graphic design, the beauty industry and culinary, he has only recently pointed his creative energy at sculpture and permanent ornamentation.
Holden is in his final year of a psychology undergraduate program and intended to continue his academic pursuit of a PHD in psychoneuroendorcrinology. When he isn’t learning or collecting experiences, he’s tending to his myriad houseplants, playing pool, riding his bicycle or pampering his dog, Pony.

Meet the Church Ink crew!

Sandra Muller, Sanspresso, resident artist

I realized pretty early in that art was what I wanted to spend my life doing, but was a little directionless on what exactly that meant. It wasn’t I got my first tattoo that I truly fell in love with tattooing.
I was born and raised in Tucson and did a brief stint as a University of Arizona student. I worked in some freelance and graphic design before finally pursuing an apprenticeship with Church Ink. I’ve been here ever since!
I lean towards an illustrative style with detailed line work. I enjoy making tattoos that look like pen drawings, as if they just jumped from a sketchbook page directly to skin. A good dose of whimsy is incredibly important to me, and I love the macabre as well.
I’m someone who loves art history, large gaudy earrings and yapping. I’m always happy to swap funny stories and learn about any rabbit holes that you’ve fallen through recently.

Tomorrow is our monthly flash sale and this time we’re donating HALF of our profits to . We love our community and want to help as best as we can. Prices start at $65! Get zapped for a good cause! See you tomorrow!